Lead Cloud Platform Engineer - 11691

Coupa Software Incorporated; Northern (KY); Hybrid; USD 125,000 - 174,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Global Wellness Days

Birthday Time-Off

Volunteer Time Off (VTO)

Employee Assistance Program (EAP)

Business Travel Protection

Referral Bonus Program

Job summary

Coupa Software Incorporated is seeking a Senior Platform Engineer to architect and scale our Kubernetes infrastructure and drive automated resource management at enterprise scale. You will partner across Engineering, DevOps, FinOps, and Finance to optimize performance and cost while shaping a resilient platform.

We value deep AWS/GCP expertise, IaC proficiency, and strong cross-functional communication to align technical efforts with business goals.

Qualifications

• 12+ years of experience as a Platform/Cloud Engineer or SRE managing Kubernetes (EKS/GKE) at enterprise scale.
• Hands-on experience with intelligent resource automation platforms (e.g., ScaleOps) and automated scaling tools.
• Strong understanding of FinOps principles and cost-avoidance strategies in cloud-native environments.
• Proficiency with Infrastructure as Code (Terraform/OpenTofu) and configuration management.
• Deep expertise in AWS/GCP cloud services, containerization, and large compute footprints.
• Excellent cross-functional communication aligning tech with business/financial goals.

Responsibilities

• Architect, manage, and scale the enterprise Kubernetes infrastructure to ensure high availability and performance.
• Oversee automated platform optimization, moving from manual tuning to scalable resource management systems.
• Implement and manage intelligent resource automation to size and place workloads by default.
• Collaborate with Engineering, DevOps, Platform Engineering, FinOps, and Finance to drive cost avoidance and alignment.
• Design, implement, and maintain CI/CD pipelines, IaC, and observability tools for Kubernetes.
• Mentor engineers and lead architectural initiatives to improve resilience, security, and operations.

Skills

Kubernetes management at scale

ScaleOps automation

Karpenter

FinOps

IaC (Terraform/OpenTofu)

AWS/GCP cloud services

Cross-functional communication

Tools

Terraform

OpenTofu

Karpenter

Job description

Coupa makes margins multiply through its community-generated AI and industry-leading total spend management platform for businesses large and small. Coupa AI is informed by trillions of dollars of direct and indirect spend data across a global network of 10M+ buyers and suppliers. We empower you with the ability to predict, prescribe, and automate smarter, more profitable business decisions to improve operating margins.

Why join Coupa?

• Pioneering Technology: At Coupa, we're at the forefront of innovation, leveraging the latest technology to empower our customers with greater efficiency and visibility in their spend.
• Collaborative Culture: We value collaboration and teamwork, and our culture is driven by transparency, openness, and a shared commitment to excellence.
• Global Impact: Join a company where your work has a global, measurable impact on our clients, the business, and each other.

Learn more on Life at Coupa blog and hear from our employees about their experiences working at Coupa.

What You'll Do:

• Architect, manage, and scale our enterprise Kubernetes infrastructure (EKS/GKE) to ensure high availability and performance across a large fleet of clusters.
• Oversee automated continuous platform optimization, shifting away from manual tuning and human toil to scalable, automated resource management systems.
• Implement and manage intelligent resource automation platforms to automate workload sizing, placement, and Karpenter configurations by default.
• Collaborate cross-functionally with Engineering, DevOps, Platform Engineering, FinOps, and Finance teams to drive sustainable cost avoidance and alignment, moving beyond retroactive cost savings.
• Design, implement, and maintain robust CI/CD pipelines, Infrastructure as Code (IaC), and deep observability tools for the Kubernetes ecosystem.
• Mentor engineers and lead architectural initiatives to improve platform resilience, security, and operational excellence.

What You Will Bring to Coupa:

• 12+ years experience as a Platform Engineer, Cloud Engineer, or SRE managing Kubernetes (EKS/GKE) at massive enterprise scale.
• Hands-on experience with intelligent resource automation platforms (e.g., ScaleOps) and automated scaling tools like Karpenter.
• Strong understanding of FinOps principles and experience driving cost avoidance strategies in a dynamic cloud-native environment.
• Proficiency in Infrastructure as Code (e.g., Terraform, OpenTofu) and configuration management.
• Deep expertise in AWS/GCP cloud services, containerization technologies, and managing large compute footprints.
• Excellent cross-functional communication skills with a track record of aligning technical objectives with business and financial goals.

$125,000 - $174,333 a year

At Coupa, we are 100% committed to creating and nurturing an environment that supports your physical, mental, and community well-being. We offer a comprehensive suite of benefits designed to help you and your family thrive:

Global Well-Being Perks (For All Employees Globally)

• Global Wellness Days:Enjoy two designated, company-wide paid wellness daysoffeach year (typically the first Friday in March and the last Friday in September) so the entire global team can unplug, step away, and recharge together.
• BirthdayTime-Off:Celebrate your day!Coupa provides a paid dayoffon yourbirthdayor another day of your choice within yourbirthdaymonth.
• VolunteerTimeOff(VTO):Giving back is in our DNA.We offer 40 hours of paid VTO annually to support the community initiatives and volunteer programs you are passionate about.
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP):Access free, confidential, 24/7/365 counseling and resources for emotional support, work-life solutions, financial advice, legal guidance, and support for new parents.
• Business Travel Protection:Travel with peace of mind.Zurich Travel Assist provides medical, safety, pre-trip planning, and emergency support during any business travel.
• Referral Bonus Program:Share the Coupa experience!Receive generous monetary referral bonuses when you successfully refer talented friends or acquaintances who are hired into open roles.

Please note: In addition to these global well-being perks, Coupa offers highly competitive, location-specific benefits packages (which include comprehensive medical/dental insurance, retirement/pension plans, and life or accident protection) tailored to your primary work location. Your recruiter will walk you through the specific regional benefits package for this role during the interview process.

Coupa complies with relevant laws and regulations regarding equal opportunity and offers a welcoming and inclusive work environment. Decisions related to hiring, compensation, training, or evaluating performance are made fairly, and we provide equal employment opportunities to all qualified candidates and employees.

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