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Full-Time

Head of Engineering

Posted on 7/1/2024

Vantage

Vantage

11-50 employees

Cloud cost management and optimization platform

Fintech
Financial Services

Compensation Overview

$200k - $300kAnnually

+ Equity + 401(k) plan + Medical + Dental + Vision + Education stipends

Senior

New York, NY, USA

Category
Engineering Management
Software Development Management
Required Skills
Datadog
Microsoft Azure
Communications
AWS
Snowflake
Requirements
  • Proven experience in a leadership role within a fast-growing tech company.
  • Strong technical background with hands-on experience in software development.
  • Experience in scaling engineering teams and implementing effective processes.
  • Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
  • Ability to thrive in a dynamic, fast-paced environment.
  • Passion for FinOps and cloud technologies.
  • Experience with cloud platforms such as AWS, Azure, Snowflake, Datadog, and Databricks is a plus.
  • A kind person
Responsibilities
  • Lead, mentor, and grow a high-performing engineering team.
  • Develop and implement engineering strategies that align with our business objectives.
  • Oversee the development and delivery of new features and products.
  • Foster a culture of innovation, collaboration, and continuous improvement.
  • Ensure the engineering team adheres to best practices in software development, testing, and deployment.
  • Collaborate with product management and other stakeholders to define and prioritize the product roadmap.
  • Drive the execution of monthly initiatives, ensuring timely and high-quality delivery.
  • Actively participate in recruiting efforts to attract top engineering talent.
  • Balance technical and customer-facing responsibilities to support both internal and external stakeholders.

Vantage.sh is a platform designed for managing and optimizing cloud costs for businesses. It helps users understand their cloud spending by providing detailed reports that break down costs by various dimensions, such as services and cost centers. Users can set monthly budgets and receive alerts if their spending exceeds these limits. The platform supports multiple cloud providers and offers in-depth resource-level analytics, allowing businesses to track costs across different subscriptions and projects. A standout feature is its Kubernetes cost optimization, which helps users allocate costs effectively and identify areas of waste. Vantage.sh operates on a self-serve model, enabling quick setup and immediate cost-saving opportunities, and charges a low fee of 5% on the savings generated.

Company Stage

Series A

Total Funding

$25M

Headquarters

New York City, New York

Founded

2020

Growth & Insights
Headcount

6 month growth

17%

1 year growth

44%

2 year growth

1150%
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Simplify's Take

What believers are saying

  • Continuous feature enhancements, such as EC2 rightsizing recommendations and multi-dimensional cost reporting, demonstrate Vantage.sh's commitment to innovation.
  • Support for a wide range of cloud providers, including recent additions like Oracle Cloud Infrastructure, broadens the platform's appeal.
  • Team-Based Access Controls and automated cost reporting via Terraform enhance usability and operational efficiency for clients.

What critics are saying

  • The competitive cloud cost management market requires Vantage.sh to continuously innovate to maintain its edge.
  • Reliance on a self-serve model may limit personalized customer support, potentially affecting user satisfaction.

What makes Vantage unique

  • Vantage.sh offers richer resource-level analytics and Kubernetes cost optimization, setting it apart from many competitors.
  • The platform supports multiple cloud providers, providing a more comprehensive solution for businesses with diverse cloud environments.
  • Vantage.sh's self-serve model and industry-lowest fee of 5% of savings make it an accessible and cost-effective option for businesses.
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