Senior Cost Optimization Engineer

The mission of Arkose Labs is to create an online environment where all consumers are protected from online spam and abuse. Recognized by G2 as the 2025 Leader in Bot Detection and Mitigation, with the highest score in customer satisfaction and largest market presence four quarters running, Arkose Labs offers the world's first $1M warranties for credential stuffing and SMS toll fraud. With 20% of our customers being Fortune 500 companies, our AI-powered platform combines powerful risk assessments with dynamic threat response to undermine the strategy of attack, all while improving good user throughput. Headquartered in San Mateo, CA, with employees in London, Costa Rica, Australia, India, and Argentina. Arkose Labs protects enterprises from cybercrime and abuse.

Position Overview

Transform Cloud Costs into Strategic Advantage!

Join our innovative Engineering team as we revolutionize how Arkose Labs approaches cloud financial management! You'll be at the forefront of driving smart, data-driven decisions that directly impact our bottom line while empowering distributed teams with actionable insights into their cloud consumption and spend.

Be the Cloud Cost Hero We Need!

Are you passionate about technology and excited by the challenge of turning complex cloud billing data into strategic cost savings? Do you thrive on solving puzzles with AWS and Azure platforms while delivering measurable business impact? We're looking for a self-driven technology enthusiast who sees cost optimization not just as expense reduction, but as engineering excellence in action!

Why This Role Matters:

Every optimization you discover, every inefficiency you eliminate, and every cost-saving strategy you implement directly contributes to Arkose Labs' growth and innovation capacity. You're not just managing costs - you're enabling our teams to build better, faster, and smarter while maximizing our technology investments.

Job Location & Work Policy

• Location: Pune, India
• Work Policy: Hybrid (Min. 3 days in office per week)

Primary Focus

Cloud Platform Cost Optimization: Lead comprehensive cost optimization of AWS and Azure cloud services, infrastructure, and technology spend for all Arkose Labs products and services while maintaining operational efficiency.

Key Responsibilities

Cost Analysis & Optimization

• Cost optimization of AWS and Azure cloud services, infrastructure, and technology spend whilst maintaining operational efficiency
• Analysis of AWS and Azure billing data, usage data from asset inventory and monitoring utilization data to assess application teams' cloud consumption, identify wasteful spend, and provide actionable insights to optimize spend
• Financial analysis to identify trends, patterns, and anomalies in spending and financial performance across all Arkose Labs products
• Conduct deep-dive investigation of cost overruns and optimization opportunities through data-driven analysis
• Develop and maintain cost optimization strategies, roadmaps, and forecasting models

Technical Leadership & Automation

• Subject Matter Expert for the design of optimization tactics and creation of Infrastructure as Code implementation guidance and script templates
• Automation of optimization analysis with serverless products on AWS (Lambda, Step Functions, EventBridge) and Azure (Functions, Logic Apps, Event Grid) to repeat analysis, data collection, recommendation generation, and track benefit implementation to reduce manual workload
• Create and maintain cost attribution models to specific cost centers and automated reporting dashboards
• Implement cloud cost governance frameworks and best practices

Stakeholder Engagement & Implementation

• Engage with Engineering & Cloud Platform teams to drive optimization implementation
• Work closely with engineering teams to understand infrastructure requirements and provide technical recommendations for cost-effective architecture improvements
• Collaborate on right-sizing initiatives for compute, storage, and networking resources
• Create, document, and communicate financial analysis and cost optimization recommendations for AWS and Azure cloud services
• Present findings and recommendations to senior leadership and stakeholders

Process Improvement & Governance

• Establish KPIs and metrics to track cost optimization progress and benefit realization
• Develop cost optimization playbooks, documentation, and training materials
• Implement approval workflows for cloud resource provisioning and scaling policies
• Conduct knowledge sharing sessions with engineering teams

Required Qualifications

Technical Experience

• Infrastructure & Cloud technology industry experience (6+ Years)
• Proficient in AWS and Azure infrastructure and services with hands-on experience in cost management tools (AWS Cost Explorer, Azure Cost Management)
• Proficient in Python, AWS/Azure CLI, Terraform, and GitHub workflows (4+ Years)
• Proficient in data analysis tools e.g., Excel, SQL (4+ Years)
• Experience with serverless technologies and automation on AWS and Azure platforms
• Experience with cloud architecture patterns, containerization (Docker, Kubernetes), and CI/CD pipelines

Analytical & Problem-Solving Skills

• Ability to analyze complex data sets, identify patterns, and draw actionable insights
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills with attention to detail
• Advanced proficiency in statistical analysis and forecasting techniques
• Ability to translate complex technical data into business insights

Engineering & Cost Optimization

• Experience in Engineering, Cost Optimization, and reducing Cloud spend
• Knowledge of Engineering practices and cost optimization methodologies
• Track record of delivering measurable cost savings in cloud environments

Education & Certifications

• Bachelor's degree in Engineering (Computer Science) or similar degree in Computer Science.
• Cloud certifications (AWS Certified Cloud Practitioner, Azure Fundamentals, Kubernetes) preferred

Key Competencies

• Self-Driven: Ability to work independently and take initiative on complex optimization projects
• Technical Passion: Real passion for technology with continuous learning mindset
• Communication: Excellent written and verbal communication skills for technical and non-technical audiences
• Collaboration: Proven ability to work effectively with cross-functional engineering and application teams
• Results-Oriented: Track record of delivering measurable cost optimization results

Reporting Structure

This position reports to the Director of Engineering, Pune and collaborate closely with SVP of Engineering as well as other engineering leaders globally.

Why Arkose Labs?

At Arkose Labs, our technology-driven approach enables us to make a substantial impact in the industry, supported by a robust customer base consisting of global enterprise giants such as Microsoft, Roblox, and more. We’re not just a company; we’re a collaborative ecosystem where you will actively partner with these influential brands, tackling the most demanding technical challenges to safeguard hundreds of millions of users across the globe.

Why do top tech professionals choose Arkose Labs?

• Cutting-Edge Technology: Our high-efficacy solutions, backed by solid warranties, attract leading, global enterprise clients.
• Innovation and Excellence: We foster a culture that emphasizes technological innovation and the pursuit of excellence, ensuring a balanced and thriving work environment.
• Experienced Leadership: Guided by seasoned executives with deep tech expertise and a history of successful growth and equity events.
• Ideal Size: We’re structured to be agile and adaptable, large enough to provide stability, yet small enough to value your voice and ideas.

Join us in shaping the future of technology. At Arkose Labs, you’re not just an employee; you’re part of a visionary team driving global change

The most recognizable brands in the world select Arkose Labs, including Roblox, Microsoft, Adobe, Expedia, Snapchat, Zilch, and ZipAir.

We value your unique contributions, perspectives, and experiences. Be part of a diverse and high-performing environment that prioritizes collaboration, excellence, and inclusion. We hire the best, focus on their professional development, and offer support for continuing education.

We value:

• People: first and foremost they are our most valuable resource. Our people are independent thinkers who make data driven decisions and take ownership and accountability in all the things they do.
• Team Work. We demonstrate respect, trust, integrity, and communicate openly with a positive can do attitude and constructively challenge one another
• Customer Focus. We empathize with our customers and obsess about solving their problems
• Execution with precision, professionalism and urgency
• Security. It’s the lens through which we implement our processes, procedures, and programs

Benefits:

• Competitive salary + Equity
• Beautiful office space with many perks 
• Robust benefits package
• Provident Fund
• Accident Insurance
• Flexible working hours and work from home days to support personal well-being and mental health

Arkose Labs is an Equal Opportunity Employer that makes employment decisions without regard to race, color, religious creed, national origin, ancestry, sex, pregnancy, sexual orientation, gender, gender identity, gender expression, age, mental or physical disability, medical condition, military or veteran status, citizenship, marital status, genetic information, or any other characteristic protected by applicable law. In addition, Arkose Labs will provide reasonable accommodations for qualified individuals with disabilities.