FinOps engineer
Pubblicato il 19-10-2026 - Xsolla in Cis
pbABOUT YOU /b /ppWe are seeking a highly analytical and hands-on Senior FinOps Engineer to lead and mature our cloud and infrastructure financial management capabilities across GCP, AWS, and on-prem environments. As part of our talented infrastructure team, you will drive cost transparency, optimize cloud spend at scale, and partner with engineering, product, and finance teams to ensure that Xsolla’s global infrastructure is efficient, predictable, and aligned with business priorities. /ppThe ideal candidate brings a deep technical understanding of modern cloud platforms (GCP / AWS) and experience working in Kubernetes-centric environments. You excel at turning complex usage patterns into actionable insights, influencing technical teams, and establishing a culture of cost accountability and data-driven decision-making. You balance tactical optimizations with long-term architectural improvements and know how to navigate both engineering conversations and executive discussions. /ppIf you’re passionate about building scalable FinOps practices in a fast-growing, product-led company—and want to directly impact how we run and scale our global platform we’d love to hear from you. /ppbABOUT US /b /ppXsolla is a global commerce company with robust tools and services to help developers solve the inherent challenges of the video game industry. From indie to AAA, companies partner with Xsolla to help them fund, distribute, market, and monetize their games. Grounded in the belief in the future of video games, Xsolla is resolute in the mission to bring opportunities together, and continually make new resources available to creators. Headquartered and incorporated in Los Angeles, California, Xsolla operates as the merchant of record and has helped over 1,500+ game developers to reach more players and grow their businesses around the world. With more paths to profits and ways to win, developers have all the things needed to enjoy the game. /ppFor more information, visit xsolla.com. /ph3Responsibilities: /h3ulliLead the cloud cost optimization strategy across GCP, AWS, and on-prem infrastructure, ensuring efficiency, transparency, and financial predictability /liliAnalyze compute, storage, networking, and Kubernetes resource usage to identify actionable cost-saving opportunities without compromising performance or reliability /liliBuild and maintain forecasting models, dashboards, and automated reporting that provide real-time visibility into cost drivers and trends across teams and services /liliDevelop and implement tagging/labeling standards, budgeting processes,
and governance policies to enable cross-organizational accountability /liliCollaborate closely with Engineering, Finance, and Product to guide workload placement, architecture decisions, and scaling strategies /liliDrive adoption of FinOps best practices including rightsizing, reservation planning, autoscaling optimizations, multi-cloud efficiency, and cost-effective storage strategies /liliCreate and refine internal tooling, automation, and pipelines for cost monitoring, anomaly detection, and usage attribution across Kubernetes clusters, virtual machines and physical servers, located both in datacenters and cloud providers /liliAdvocate for a cost-aware culture by training engineering teams, running FinOps reviews, and communicating insights to both technical and non-technical stakeholders /liliStay up to date with the latest cloud pricing models, vendor offerings, and industry trends to continuously evolve Xsolla’s FinOps maturity /li /ulh3Qualifications: /h3ulli5+ years of experience in cloud infrastructure, platform engineering, SRE, or DevOps roles with a strong focus on cost optimization /liliHands‑on experience with GCP (priority) and AWS; strong understanding of cloud pricing models, resource types, and cost management tooling /liliDeep knowledge of Kubernetes resource allocation, autoscaling, workload placement, and cost attribution in distributed environments /liliProficiency with cloud cost tools (GCP Billing exports, BigQuery, AWS CUR, 3rd party cost monitoring tools (Kubecost, CloudHealth), cost monitoring features in observability tools, custom dashboards, etc.) /liliStrong analytical and data‑engineering skills, able to build dashboards, SQL-based pipelines, and forecasting models /liliExperience driving cross‑functional initiatives and influencing engineering, product, and finance stakeholders /liliExcellent communication skills with the ability to translate technical concepts into business‑focused recommendations /liliFluent in English (written and verbal) /li /ulh3Nice To Have: /h3ulliGCP and/or AWS cloud certifications (on Professional level, preferable)
/liliUnderstanding of FinOps Framework practices or FinOps Certified Practitioner certification /liliPrior experience in gaming, high‑growth tech, SaaS, or multi‑cloud platform environments /liliFamiliarity with chargeback/showback models, internal cost allocation systems, or multi‑tenant architectureExperience with Terraform, Helm, or GitOps workflows in cost‑related automation /liliBackground in data analytics, cloud architecture, or financial modeling /liliThe duties and responsibilities of this position may evolve over time to support the organization’s goals and individual growth /li /ulh3Note /h3pThis job description is intended to outline the general nature and level of work being performed and is not intended to be an exhaustive list of all duties, responsibilities, and qualifications required. /ph3Benefits: /h3pWe are passionate about fostering a supportive environment for our team, so we prioritize the physical, mental, and emotional well‑being of our employees and their families through a comprehensive Benefits Program. This includes medical, dental, and vision, PTO, and a personalized career roadmap for each employee. By investing in professional development through training and educational opportunities, we ensure that our team thrives both personally and professionally. Together, we’re not just building a business; we’re cultivating a community that values creativity, collaboration, and the transformative power of play. /ph3Equal Employment Opportunity Statement: /h3pXsolla is an equal opportunity employer. We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees. We do not discriminate based on race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, or any other characteristic protected by law. /ppWe consider qualified applicants with criminal histories in accordance with the Fair Chance Act. /ph3Criminal History Consideration: /h3pFor the FinOps Engineer, we will conduct a background check that may include the following: /ppCriminal history check /ppEmployment verification /ppEducation verification /ph3Relevance to Job Responsibilities: /h3pThe background check is relevant to this position because of the following role responsibilities: /ppAccessing confidential company data /ppEnsuring compliance with regulatory requirements /ph3Rights Under the Fair Chance Act: /h3pApplicants are encouraged to inquire about their rights under the Fair Chance Act. If you have questions regarding our hiring practices, please contact /p #J-18808-Ljbffr