Research Engineer (GCP Optimization)

\u003cp style=\"min-height:1.5em\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cu\u003eAbout the Role:\u003c/u\u003e\u003c/strong\u003e\u003cbr /\u003eCloudZero is on a mission to help engineering teams build cost-efficient, scalable systems in the cloud. As the industry's leading cloud cost intelligence platform, we're expanding our efforts to integrate advanced GCP optimization into the core of our platform and services.\u003c/p\u003e\u003cp style=\"min-height:1.5em\"\u003eWe're seeking a Cloud Optimization Engineer with deep GCP expertise to join our cloud optimization engineering team. You'll discover and develop cost-saving strategies, remediation and automation logic, and recommendations that directly shape how our customers optimize their GCP environments and realize substantial savings.\u003c/p\u003e\u003cp style=\"min-height:1.5em\"\u003cstrong\u003eWhat You'll Do:\u003c/strong\u003e\u003c/p\u003e\u003cul style=\"min-height:1.5em\"\u003eli\u003e\u003cp style=\"min-height:1.5em\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eResearch \u0026amp; Analysis\u003c/strong\u003e\u003c/p\u003e\u003cul style=\"min-height:1.5em\"\u003eli\u003e\u003cp style=\"min-height:1.5em\"Investigate real-world GCP environments to identify inefficient configurations, underutilized resources, and design patterns with poor cost-to-value ratios\u003c/p\u003e\u003c/li\u003e\u003cli\u003e\u003cp style=\"min-height:1.5em\"\u003eDevelop and validate cost optimization strategies across core GCP services, including Compute Engine, Cloud Storage, Cloud SQL, Cloud Functions, GKE, and BigQuery\u003c/p\u003e\u003c/li\u003e\u003cli\u003e\u003cp style=\"min-height:1.5em\"Stay current with GCP pricing changes, committed use discounts, sustained use discounts, and evolving service models to inform optimization logic\u003c/p\u003e\u003c/li\u003e\u003c/ul\u003e\u003/li\u003e\u003cli\u003e\u003cp style=\"min-height:1.5em\"\u003cstrong\u003eDevelopment \u0026amp; Implementation\u003c/strong\u003e\u003c/p\u003e\u003cul style=\"min-height:1.5em\"\u003eli\u003e\u003cp style=\"min-height:1.5em\"\u003eBuild optimization logic and models in Python and SQL, integrating seamlessly with CloudZero's data pipeline\u003c/p\u003e\u003c/li\u003e\u003cli\u003e\u003cp style=\"min-height:1.5em\"\u003eCreate scalable, reusable scripts for simulation, modeling, and recommendation generation\u003c/p\u003e\u003c/li\u003e\u003cli\u003e\u003cp style=\"min-height:1.5em\"\u003eLeverage GCP APIs and metadata to detect actionable patterns and optimization signals\u003c/p\u003e\u003c/li\u003e\u003cli\u003e\u003cp style=\"min-height:1.5em\"\u003eSupport integration of ML-based techniques into optimization workflows (workload classification, anomaly detection, predictive scaling)\u003c/p\u003e\u003c/li\u003e\u003c/ul\u003e\u003/li\u003e\u003cli\u003e\u003cp style=\"min-height:1.5em\"\u003cstrong\u003ePlatform \u0026amp; Tooling\u003c/strong\u003e\u003c/p\u003e\u003cul style=\"min-height:1.5em\"\u003eli\u003e\u003cp style=\"min-height:1.5em\"\u003eBuild and maintain tooling that enables the optimization team to create, test, curate, and deploy cloud optimizations at scale\u003c/p\u003e\u003c/li\u003e\u003cli\u003e\u003cp style=\"min-height:1.5em\"\u003ePrototype and validate optimization recommendations before customer deployment\u003c/p\u003e\u003c/li\u003e\u003cli\u003e\u003cp style=\"min-height:1.5em\"\u003eContribute to CloudZero's optimization engine architecture and performance\u003c/p\u003e\u003c/li\u003e\u003c/ul\u003e\u003/li\u003e\u003cli\u003e\u003cp style=\"min-height:1.5em\"\u003cstrong\u003eCollaboration \u0026amp; Knowledge Sharing\u003c/strong\u003e\u003c/p\u003e\u003cul style=\"min-height:1.5em\"\u003eli\u003e\u003cp style=\"min-height:1.5em\"\u003ePartner with Data Science, Engineering, and Product teams to transform research into customer-facing optimization intelligence\u003c/p\u003e\u003c/li\u003e\u003cli\u003e\u003cp style=\"min-height:1.5em\"\u003eShare GCP expertise and optimization best practices across engineering and customer-facing teams through documentation, training, and education\u003c/p\u003e\u003c/li\u003e\u003cli\u003e\u003cp style=\"min-height:1.5em\"\u003eTranslate technical research into actionable product features and internal tooling\u003c/p\u003e\u003c/li\u003e\u003c/ul\u003e\u003/li\u003e\u003cli\u003e\u003cp style=\"min-height:1.5em\"\u003cstrong\u003eWhat We're Looking For:\u003c/strong\u003e\u003c/p\u003e\u003cul style=\"min-height:1.5em\"\u003eli\u003e\u003cp style=\"min-height:1.5em\"\u003cstrong\u003eRequired Experience\u003c/strong\u003e\u003c/p\u003e\u003cul style=\"min-height:1.5em\"\u003eli\u003e\u003cp style=\"min-height:1.5em\"\u003e3+ years of hands-on experience with GCP services and cost optimization\u003c/p\u003e\u003c/li\u003e\u003cli\u003e\u003cp style=\"min-height:1.5em\"\u003eStrong analytical skills with proven experience modeling savings strategies in cloud environments\u003c/p\u003e\u003c/li\u003e\u003cli\u003e\u003cp style=\"min-height:1.5em\"\u003eExpert knowledge of GCP pricing models, especially Compute Engine, Cloud Storage, Cloud SQL, Cloud Functions, and autoscaling strategies\u003c/p\u003e\u003c/li\u003e\u003cli\u003e\u003cp style=\"min-height:1.5em\"\u003eProficiency in Python (preferred) or similar high-level programming languages for scripting and automation\u003c/p\u003e\u003c/li\u003e\u003cli\u003e\u003cp style=\"min-height:1.5em\"\u003eStrong SQL skills for data exploration and transformation\u003c/p\u003e\u003c/li\u003e\u003cli\u003e\u003cp style=\"min-height:1.5em\"\u003eExperience with GCP APIs and cloud infrastructure metadata\u003c/p\u003e\u003c/li\u003e\u003c/ul\u003e\u003/li\u003e\u003cli\u003e\u003cp style=\"min-height:1.5em\"\u003cstrong\u003eTechnical Skills\u003c/strong\u003e\u003c/p\u003e\u003cul style=\"min-height:1.5em\"\u003eli\u003e\u003cp style=\"min-height:1.5em\"\u003eHands-on software development experience with version control (Git) and testing practices\u003c/p\u003e\u003c/li\u003e\u003cli\u003e\u003cp style=\"min-height:1.5em\"\u003eFamiliarity with DevOps practices, Infrastructure-as-Code (Terraform, Deployment Manager), and CI/CD tools\u003c/p\u003e\u003c/li\u003e\u003cli\u003e\u003cp style=\"min-height:1.5em\"\u003eExperience with data pipeline tools and ETL processes\u003c/p\u003e\u003c/li\u003e\u003cli\u003e\u003cp style=\"min-height:1.5em\"\u003eUnderstanding of distributed systems and cloud architecture patterns\u003c/p\u003e\u003c/li\u003e\u003c/ul\u003e\u003li\u003e\u003cp style=\"min-height:1.5em\"\u003cstrong\u003eSoft Skills\u003c/strong\u003e\u003c/p\u003e\u003cul style=\"min-height:1.5em\"\u003eli\u003e\u003cp style=\"min-height:1.5em\"\u003eExcellent documentation and communication skills, with ability to translate complex technical concepts for diverse audiences\u003c/p\u003e\u003c/li\u003e\u003cli\u003e\u003cp style=\"min-height:1.5em\"\u003eCollaborative mindset with experience working across Product, Engineering, and customer-facing teams\u003c/p\u003e\u003c/li\u003e\u003cli\u003e\u003cp style=\"min-height:1.5em\"\u003eSelf-directed with ability to manage multiple optimization projects simultaneously\u003c/p\u003e\u003c/li\u003e\u003cli\u003e\u003cp style=\"min-height:1.5em\"\u003ePassion for cost optimization and helping customers achieve measurable cloud savings\u003c/p\u003e\u003c/li\u003e\u003c/ul\u003e\u003li\u003e\u003cp style=\"min-height:1.5em\"\u003cstrong\u003eNice to Have\u003c/strong\u003e\u003c/p\u003e\u003cul style=\"min-height:1.5em\"\u003eli\u003e\u003cp style=\"min-height:1.5em\"\u003eGCP Professional Cloud Architect or similar certifications\u003c/p\u003e\u003c/li\u003e\u003cli\u003e\u003cp style=\"min-height:1.5em\"\u003eExperience with FinOps practices and cloud cost management platforms\u003c/p\u003e\u003c/li\u003e\u003cli\u003e\u003cp style=\"min-height:1.5em\"\u003eBackground in data science or machine learning applications in cloud optimization\u003c/p\u003e\u003c/li\u003e\u003cli\u003e\u003cp style=\"min-height:1.5em\"\u003ePrevious experience in a SaaS or cloud optimization company\u003c/p\u003e\u003c/li\u003e\u003c/ul\u003e\u003li\u003e\u003cp style=\"min-height:1.5em\"\u003eThis role is ideal for someone who loves delving into cloud infrastructure, enjoys solving complex cost optimization challenges, and wants to build products that deliver tangible value to engineering teams worldwide.\u003c/p\u003e\u003c/p\u003e\u003cp style=\"min-height:1.5em\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePlease note\u003c/strong\u003e: \u003cem\u003eCloudZero is unable to sponsor employment visas. Candidates must have permanent authorization to work in the United States without the need for current or future sponsorship.\u003c/em\u003e\u003c/p\u003e