Principal Research Engineer, CloudZero
Artificial Intelligence
Cloud-computing cost intelligence software
Job no longer available
Cloud-computing cost intelligence software
101-200 employees
Job no longer available
101-200 employees
Company mission
To empower engineering leaders to be elevated to the business leaders they should be - by creating a shared language for them and the rest of their company to discuss cost.
Role
Who you are
- This role requires a deep understanding of AI and machine learning, as well as a strategic mindset to identify opportunities where AI can drive value in our marketing and business
- Your ability to bridge the gap between technical research and business needs will be crucial in delivering innovative solutions that meet the evolving demands of our customers and the cloud cost market
- If you are passionate about AI research and eager to work on projects that have a tangible impact on our company's future, this is the role for you
- 5+ years of experience in AI research, machine learning engineering, or a similar role, with a proven track record of delivering impactful AI-driven projects
- Deep experience working in cloud computing environments (AWS, Azure, Google Cloud) and understanding of cloud architecture and services
- Experience in designing, implementing, and optimizing large-scale machine learning models and systems
- Strong background in data processing, analysis, and visualization, including experience with big data technologies (e.g., Kafka, Flink, Delta Lake)
- Demonstrated ability to lead and execute complex AI research projects from ideation to deployment, with a focus on driving business value
- Strong collaboration skills, with experience working cross-functionally with product management, engineering, and business stakeholders
- Excellent communication skills, capable of articulating complex AI concepts and research findings to both technical and non-technical audiences
- Contributions to open-source AI projects or active participation in AI research communities
- Experience in a startup or fast-paced, growth-oriented environment
What the job involves
- CloudZero is searching for a Sr Research Engineer with a focus on Artificial Intelligence (AI)
- In this role you will be partnering closely with our CTO to explore cutting-edge AI technologies and their applications to solve complex business challenges
- Your work will have a direct impact on the company's success, enabling us to maintain our competitive edge in the market
- You will lead high-impact research initiatives, develop prototypes, and collaborate with cross-functional teams to translate your findings into actionable solutions that align with our business goals and growth
- Lead the research and development of advanced AI models and algorithms tailored to cloud cost management, forecasting, and optimization
- Help lead and shape the broader strategic direction of CloudZero by identifying new AI opportunities that can enhance the platform’s value proposition and address emerging challenges in cloud cost management
- Explore and prototype new AI-driven solutions, continuously pushing the boundaries of what is possible in cloud cost analysis and FinOps
- Collaborate with the CloudZero team to collect, process, and analyze large datasets from cloud environments, ensuring that AI models are trained on high-quality, relevant data
- Develop prototypes and proof-of-concepts to validate the feasibility and effectiveness of AI-driven solutions
- Partner with business leaders and product teams to translate research findings into actionable, mission-critical solutions that drive the company's competitive edge
- Conduct rigorous experimentation, testing different approaches to achieve the best possible outcomes in terms of accuracy, efficiency, and scalability
Our take
Cloud infrastructure has become the crucial foundation for almost all digital native businesses. However, as these companies expand, that means ballooning cloud computing costs, which can eat into a company's IT budget. So it is vital for companies to be able to properly evaluate their cloud spend.
CloudZero fixes this by providing transparency into a business' cloud server costs. Its platform works by aligning engineering, infrastructure, and finance teams around metrics that non-technical teams can work with. This approach has seen the company build a solid customer base including the likes of SkyScanner, Remitly and SeatGeek.
The company has raised considerable funding to support further development and scaling. And, as businesses increasingly struggle with their cloud computing spend, CloudZero is well poised for growth. It continues to make valuable partnerships and launch new capabilities such as "CloudZero Intelligence", an advanced AI system.
Freddie
Company Specialist at Welcome to the Jungle
Company
Funding (last 2 of 7 rounds)
May 2025
$56m
SERIES C
Nov 2023
$9.5m
LATE VC
Total funding: $113.2m
Company benefits
- Comprehensive Healthcare Coverage
- Equity Grants
- Flexible Remote Work Policy and PTO
- 401(k) Retirement Plan
Company HQ
Government Center, Boston, MA
Leadership
Erik Petrson
(Co-Founder & CTO/CISO)Previously Director of Technology Strategy as part of Veracode's CTO office. Also worked as Director of Products for HP and as VP of Products and Research for SPI Dynamics before it was acquired by HP.
Matt Manger
(Co-Founder)Previously Director of Services for technology company, Toast. Also held senior positions at Veracode and Endeca. Formed US Air Force Flight Commander.
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