Senior Site Reliability Engineer - FinOps

DraftKings; United States; Remote; USD 90,000 - 150,000; Full time

Job summary

Join a forward-thinking technology company as a Senior Site Reliability Engineer on the FinOps team. In this dynamic role, you will shape scalable cloud infrastructure across AWS and GCP, driving cost optimization and enhancing financial visibility. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to implement best practices in cloud budgeting and reporting. Your expertise in automation and cloud financial management will be vital in fostering a culture of accountability and innovation. This is an exciting opportunity to tackle rewarding challenges while making a significant impact in the world of responsible gaming.

Qualifications

• Experience with cloud infrastructure and automation in AWS and GCP environments.
• Hands-on use of cloud cost tools and knowledge of FinOps practices.

Responsibilities

• Build and maintain automation for cloud cost optimization using Infrastructure-as-Code tools.
• Develop systems to detect and respond to cost anomalies across cloud environments.

Skills

Cloud Infrastructure

Cost Optimization

Automation

Collaboration

Programming (Python, Go, Ruby)

Education

Bachelor's Degree in Computer Science

Advanced Degree in Engineering

Tools

Terraform

Cloud Custodian

CloudZero

Apptio

Job description

We’re defining what it means to build and deliver the most extraordinary sports and entertainment experiences. Our global team is trailblazing new markets, developing cutting-edge products, and shaping the future of responsible gaming.

Here, “impossible” isn’t part of our vocabulary. You’ll face some of the toughest but most rewarding challenges of your career. They’re worth it. Channeling your inner grit will accelerate your growth, help us win as a team, and create unforgettable moments for our customers.

The Crown Is Yours

As a Senior Site Reliability Engineer on the FinOps team, you will shape scalable, cost-effective cloud infrastructure across AWS and GCP. You will build automation for cost optimization, enhance financial visibility, and develop systems that proactively detect cost anomalies. You will help drive smarter budgeting, tagging, and reporting practices while championing a culture of financial accountability across the organization.

What you’ll do as a Senior Site Reliability Engineer, FinOps

• Build and maintain automation for cloud cost optimization using Infrastructure-as-Code (IaC) tools like Terraform and Cloud Custodian.

• Integrate and support cloud financial management tools (e.g., CloudZero, Apptio, native AWS/GCP platforms) to drive visibility and insight.

• Partner with Finance, Engineering, and Data teams to support cloud budgeting, tagging, and cost reporting strategies.

• Develop systems to detect and respond to cost anomalies across cloud environments.

• Share best practices and foster a culture of financial accountability through documentation and internal enablement.

What you’ll bring

• Bachelor’s or advanced degree in Computer Science, Engineering, or a related field.

• Experience with cloud infrastructure and automation in AWS and GCP environments.

• Familiarity with one or more programming languages (e.g., Python, Go, Ruby) and data formats like YAML or JSON.

• Hands-on use of cloud cost tools and knowledge of FinOps practices such as cost allocation and forecasting.

• Understanding of infrastructure as code (e.g., Terraform, Cloud Custodian) and scalable architectures (e.g., microservices, Kubernetes).

• Strong collaboration and communication skills, with an ability to work effectively across technical and non-technical teams.

Join Our Team

We’re a publicly traded (NASDAQ: DKNG) technology company headquartered in Boston. As a regulated gaming company, you may be required to obtain a gaming license issued by the appropriate state agency as a condition of employment. Don’t worry, we’ll guide you through the process if this is relevant to your role.