Staff Software Engineer, Cloud FinOps

Meridian Softworks® is the AI marketing platform for 1:1 personalization redefining the way brands and people connect. We’re the only marketing platform that combines powerful technology with human expertise to build authentic customer relationships. By unifying SMS, RCS, email, and push notifications, our AI-powered personalization engine delivers bespoke experiences that drive performance, revenue, and loyalty through real-time behavioral insights. Recognized as the #1 provider in SMS Marketing by G2, Meridian Softworks partners with more than 8,000 customers across 70+ industries. Leading global brands like Crate and Barrel, Urban Outfitters, and Carter’s work with us to enable billions of interactions that power tens of billions in revenue for our customers. With a distributed global workforce and employee hubs in New York City, San Francisco, London, and Sydney, Meridian Softworks’s team has been consistently recognized for its performance and culture. We’re proud to be included in Deloitte’s Fast 500 (four years running!), LinkedIn’s Top Startups , Forbes’ Cloud 100 (five years running!), Inc.’s Best Workplaces , and the Human Rights Campaign Foundation's Corporate Equality Index ! About the Role Our Platform Infrastructure team is the backbone of everything we do at Meridian Softworks, providing a resilient and cost-effective platform that seamlessly handles billions of events from over 100 million customers daily. We own everything from compute, persistence, and networking to observability and deployments. Joining our team offers a high-growth career opportunity to collaborate with some of the world’s most talented engineers in a high-performance, high-impact culture. As a Staff Engineer in Cloud Optimization, you will have the opportunity to work across all of the engineering teams at Meridian Softworks, focusing on implementing and driving cost optimizations across our Software Stack. You will collaborate and work with engineers, product managers and our finance team. Your work will drive millions of cost savings, provide enhanced visibility and improve our cost model. What You’ll Accomplish Spearhead FinOps initiatives to increase cost transparency and optimize resource utilization across teams. Provide guidance and mentorship to engineers on cost-optimization best practices. Collaborate with teams across the organization to implement cost-saving measures. Analyze, troubleshoot, coordinate, and resolve complex infrastructure issues. Proactively lead infrastructure initiatives that have a company-wide impact. Partner with engineering teams to influence cost-effective architectural and design choices. Develop automation workflows to enhance team productivity and efficiency. Foster a culture of continuous improvement by encouraging innovative thinking and challenging established norms. Your Expertise Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Engineering, or related field; Master’s degree preferred 2+ years of experience in FinOps or cloud cost management 5+ years of experience in cloud infrastructure management, development or related roles Proficiency in some of the following technologies: AWS, Datadog, Kubernetes, Vantage, Terraform, Java Strong analytical and problem-solving skills with a keen attention to detail Excellent communication and leadership abilities Ability to work collaboratively in a cross-functional team environment You'll get competitive perks and benefits , from health & wellness to equity, to help you bring your best self to work. For US based applicants: The US base salary range for this full-time position is $180,000 - $240,000 annually + equity + benefits Our salary ranges are determined by role, level and location #LI-HB1 By applying for this position, your data will be processed as per Meridian Softworks's Privacy Policy . Meridian Softworks Company Values Default to Action - Move swiftly and with purpose Be One Unstoppable Team - Rally as each other’s champions Champion the Customer - Our success is defined by our customers' success Act Like an Owner - Take responsibility for Meridian Softworks’s success Learn more about AWAKE , Meridian Softworks’s collective of employee resource groups. If you do not meet all the requirements listed here, we still encourage you to apply! No job description is perfect, and we may also have another opportunity that closely matches your skills and experience. At Meridian Softworks, we know that our Company's strength lies in the diversity of our employees. Meridian Softworks is an Equal Opportunity Employer and we welcome applicants from all backgrounds. Our policy is to provide equal employment opportunities for all employees, applicants and covered individuals regardless of protected characteristics. We prioritize and maintain a fair, inclusive and equitable workplace free from discrimination, harassment, and retaliation. Meridian Softworks is also committed to providing reasonable accommodations for candidates with disabilities. If you need any assistance or reasonable accommodations, please let your recruiter know.