Lead Software Engineer - FinOps

Salesforce's Cloud Economics and Capacity Management (CECM) team is seeking a Lead Software Engineer to join their FinOps initiative. This role focuses on building intelligent, data-driven tools for strategic financial operations decision-making regarding Salesforce infrastructure expenditure and capacity management. The position involves developing a platform for near real-time monitoring of cloud cost and capacity utilization, incorporating machine learning techniques to analyze petabytes of infrastructure data.

The ideal candidate will work at the intersection of distributed systems and financial operations, building scalable solutions that process massive volumes of cloud cost and usage data. The role requires expertise in data architecture, ETL processes, and SQL, with a focus on creating automated data pipelines. You'll be part of a modern, lean, self-governing FinOps product engineering team, working cross-functionally with engineers, FinOps analysts, and product managers.

Key responsibilities include developing scalable ETL pipelines, creating visualization dashboards, automating cost anomaly detection, and leading distributed backend development. The position offers competitive compensation ranging from $157,600 to $276,100 depending on location, along with comprehensive benefits including medical, dental, vision, 401k, and stock purchase options.

This opportunity is perfect for someone passionate about building resilient distributed systems while directly impacting the company's cloud infrastructure efficiency. The role combines technical leadership with hands-on development, requiring both strong engineering skills and the ability to mentor team members while collaborating across global regions.