Full-Time

Finops – Lead Engineer

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Moloco

Moloco

501-1,000 employees

Machine learning for user acquisition and monetization

Fintech
AI & Machine Learning

Compensation Overview

$179.3k - $239kAnnually

Senior

Seattle, WA, USA + 1 more

More locations: San Carlos, CA, USA

Category
Financial Planning and Analysis (FP&A)
Risk Management
Finance & Banking
Required Skills
SQL
Data Analysis
Google Cloud Platform

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Degree
Experience
Requirements
  • Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Engineering, or a related field. Direct or indirect experience with Finance or Accounting a plus
  • 5+ years of experience in Cloud FinOps, cloud architecture, or related roles
  • Strong knowledge of cloud platforms (GCP preferred) and cloud cost management tools (e.g., CloudHealth, Cost Explorer, etc)
  • Software development experience focused in data engineering and/or building data pipelines
  • Proficiency in data analysis and reporting tools (e.g., SQL, Dashboarding tools, etc)
  • Strong interpersonal and communication skills to effectively collaborate with cross-functional teams
Responsibilities
  • Develop and implement strategies for optimizing cloud costs, including rightsizing, reserved instances, savings plans, and eliminating waste. Identify and reduce inefficiencies across multi-cloud environments (emphasis on GCP)
  • Establish governance processes and policies for cloud spending, ensuring budget adherence and consistent cost reporting
  • Monitor usage trends, create financial forecasts, and track cloud expenditures
  • Work closely across engineering, finance, and business stakeholders to ensure cloud resources are used efficiently. Conduct regular meetings and present findings to leadership, focusing on trends, savings opportunities, and spend analysis
  • Use data analysis tools to create dashboards, reports, and insights on cloud usage and costs. Provide actionable recommendations to optimize cloud usage based on data insights
  • Work with Finance to develop and maintain cloud budgets, helping teams forecast future cloud expenses. Conduct financial planning and analysis, considering upcoming projects and anticipated cloud resource needs
  • Establish, promote, and lead FinOps best practices across the organization. Implement tagging, reporting standards, and educate teams on cost-effective cloud usage and FinOps principles
  • Build and lead a focused team of FinOps engineers
Desired Qualifications
  • Relevant FinOps or cloud certifications (e.g., Certified FinOps Practitioner, GCP Certified Cloud Architect) are a plus

Moloco helps businesses in the digital advertising industry acquire and re-engage high-value users by using machine learning and first-party data. Their services optimize advertising efforts based on real-time data, allowing clients to achieve specific business goals and monetize effectively, regardless of budget or location. Unlike competitors, Moloco focuses on delivering measurable outcomes for any advertising goal, maximizing the value of every user. The company's goal is to empower businesses to grow their user base and revenue through performance advertising.

Company Size

501-1,000

Company Stage

Series C

Total Funding

$186.4M

Headquarters

Redwood City, California

Founded

2013

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Simplify's Take

What believers are saying

  • Moloco's expansion into India taps into a rapidly growing digital market.
  • The acquisition of Masterful enhances Moloco's AI marketing capabilities.
  • Partnerships with LG and SK Telecom expand Moloco's reach in streaming and AI platforms.

What critics are saying

  • Integration challenges from acquiring Masterful may disrupt Moloco's operations.
  • Regulatory scrutiny on data privacy could impact Moloco's business model.
  • Expansion into India presents risks from local competition and market entry barriers.

What makes Moloco unique

  • Moloco leverages first-party data for precise user targeting and engagement.
  • The company integrates machine learning to optimize ad placements and performance.
  • Moloco's tech-driven approach is supported by talent from Google, Amazon, and Twitter.

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Benefits

Comprehensive health and wellness: Competitive health, dental, vision and life insurance (covered at 100% for you) and your family.

Professional development: Teach yourself something new and get reimbursed each year for your professional development.

Food and snacks: Enjoy lunch on us. We bring lunch in for employees everyday, In addition, our micro-kitchens are filled with healthy snacks and beverages for you to enjoy

Paid parental leave: Our maternity/paternity leave plan also has you covered when you welcome a new child into your family.

Unlimited vacation: We encourage team members to take time off to relax and recharge with our flexible paid time off policy.

Financial benefits: We provide stock options and generous 401k/pension with an employer match that helps you prepare for your future.

Growth & Insights and Company News

Headcount

6 month growth

0%

1 year growth

0%

2 year growth

1%
Homebrew
Jan 15th, 2025
Masterful Joins Moloco to Boost AI Marketing

Masterful has been acquired by Moloco to enhance its AI marketing capabilities. Masterful CEO Tom Rikert highlighted Moloco's rapid growth, achieving 100X growth over six years with billions in ad spend across three products. Rikert expressed excitement about joining Moloco, citing synergies in customer empathy, machine learning expertise, and a product-driven culture. He also praised Moloco's high-performance team and positive company culture.

Law.com
Jan 8th, 2025
Former Google Legal Exec Joins Ad Tech Unicorn as GC

The Bay Area ad tech startup Moloco announced on Wednesday that Iris Chen has stepped down as deputy general counsel of Airbnb to become the machine learning company's general counsel.

Moloco
Nov 28th, 2024
Moloco Wins PMW 2024 Award for Email, Mobile, and App Marketing

, Scopely partnered with Moloco to unlock the full potential of their first-party data.

afaqs
Nov 21st, 2024
LG Channels teams up with Moloco to launch streaming ads in India

LG Channels teams up with Moloco to launch streaming ads in India.

Campaign India
Nov 18th, 2024
Moves and wins roundup: Week of 18 Nov

Moloco, a provider of machine learning and performance advertising solutions, has partnered with LG Electronics to deliver video ads on LG Channels, a free ad-supported streaming service.