Senior FinOps Engineer

FanDuel

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Hybrid

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Work type
Hybrid
Location
New York, NY
Salary
$126,000–$190,000 / yr
Posted
63 days ago
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Similar $176k
This role $158k
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This role pays less than 58% of similar roles. Most pay $139,450–$212,625 — the blue band above. At the midpoint, this role pays about $158k versus about $176k for comparable roles.

Based on 240 similar postings.

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About FanDuel

FanDuel is a leading online sports betting and daily fantasy sports platform operating across the United States, offering sportsbook wagering, casino games, and horse racing to millions of customers.

FanDuel currently has 47 open roles on FindRole.

Listed pay typically runs $116,000–$173,000 across 47 roles with salary data.

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TL;DR · Senior FinOps Engineer

The Senior FinOps Engineer joins the Platform Engineering team to optimize cloud financial operations by aligning investments with business goals. This role involves leading cloud financial management initiatives, including cost optimization, budgeting, and forecasting. You will analyze usage patterns to uncover savings, manage cloud cost management tools, and create smart usage policies that balance performance, cost, and security. Key responsibilities include mentoring teams on best practices and translating financial data into actionable insights for stakeholders. The position requires deep experience with AWS and DataDog, specifically using tools like AWS Cost Explorer and Datadog Cloud Cost Management. Candidates should possess cloud engineering or DevOps skills, proficiency with Infrastructure as Code using Terraform, and strong analytical capabilities in financial reporting and cost modeling to solve complex cloud efficiency challenges.

What you'll do

  • Lead cloud financial management initiatives including cost optimization, budgeting, and forecasting.
  • Analyze usage patterns and spending data to identify savings opportunities.
  • Own and manage cloud cost management tools and best practices.
  • Create and enforce smart cloud usage policies to balance performance, cost, and security.
  • Translate complex financial data into clear, actionable insights for stakeholders.
  • Define and track key metrics to continuously improve cloud efficiency.
  • Mentor teams on cloud financial best practices.

What we're looking for

  • 3+ years’ experience driving effective FinOps practices at large cloud based organizations.
  • Deep experience in cloud financial management with a focus on AWS and DataDog.
  • Cloud engineering or DevOps skills.
  • Comfort with Infrastructure as Code tooling, primarily Terraform.
  • Strong analytical skills in financial reporting, forecasting, and cost modeling.
  • Solid understanding of AWS services and how they impact cost structures.
  • Experience with cloud cost management tools like Datadog Cloud Cost Management or AWS Cost Explorer.
  • Certifications in AWS, FinOps, or cloud financial management (preferred).

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