PointFive is the AI Efficiency OS. From the cloud to the coding agent, we're the only platform that manages AI spend everywhere it happens.
Engineering and FinOps teams use PointFive to make their organizations more efficient and their cloud and AI more effective. We don't just show what you spend. We show what you're wasting, and we fix it autonomously. NuBank saw ROI in 10 days. Customers average 1,200%+ ROI and a 4.9 rating on G2.
Founded by the team behind IntSights (acquired by Rapid7), PointFive recently closed a $60M Series B led by Accel, with participation from Entrée Capital and Salesforce Ventures.
We are looking for a Cloud & AI Researcher to join our team.
This role is pivotal in driving value into our product offerings by providing in-depth analysis, innovative solutions, and actionable insights related to cloud & AI cost optimization.
Join us in making the world of cloud optimization more efficient and actionable!
Job requirementsHard Skills
Proficiency in cloud technologies, including AWS, Azure, and GCP
Experience in building or researching AI technologies such as: coding agents, LLM-based applications, GPU training
Hands-on capabilities in cloud native environments (e.g. k8s)
Proficiency in big data analytics (SQL) and data modelling
Familiarity with cloud infra / DevOps tools and processes
Soft Skills
Excellent analytical skills
Advanced research methodologies
Proven track record of conducting hands-on, low-level research
Proven track record of delivering innovative POCs
Strong written and verbal communication skills
Ability to work effectively at the junction of research, product, and development
Advantages
Published technical research artifacts (blog/white papers/OSS etc.)
Experience in public speaking (conferences, meetups, etc.)
Prior cloud security research experience
Conduct comprehensive hands-on research on AI & Cloud technologies, trends and best practices with a focus on cost optimization
Collaborate with product development teams to integrate research findings and PoCs into new platform features and enhancements
Bring domain expertise into pre-sales and post-sales processes, directly and tightly working with prospects to maximize value
Publish thought-leadership technical content, in various forms: blog/white papers/OSS/Webinars/Live sessions.
Equal Opportunity Statement
PointFive is proud to be an equal opportunity employer. We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees. We welcome candidates from all backgrounds, experiences, and perspectives to apply.
Skills Required
- Proficiency in cloud technologies (AWS, Azure, GCP)
- Experience building or researching AI technologies (coding agents, LLM-based applications, GPU training)
- Hands-on capabilities in cloud native environments (Kubernetes)
- Proficiency in big data analytics (SQL) and data modelling
- Familiarity with cloud infrastructure / DevOps tools and processes
- Excellent analytical skills
- Advanced research methodologies
- Proven track record of conducting hands-on, low-level research
- Proven track record of delivering innovative POCs
- Strong written and verbal communication skills
- Ability to work effectively at the junction of research, product, and development
- Published technical research artifacts (blog/white papers/OSS etc.)
- Experience in public speaking (conferences, meetups, etc.)
- Prior cloud security research experience
What We Do
PointFive is an AI Efficiency OS and cloud cost optimization platform designed for FinOps, platform, and engineering teams. Using its proprietary DeepWaste™ Detection Engine, the company provides deep waste detection and auditable remediation across cloud, data, and AI infrastructure. PointFive transforms cloud efficiency from a reporting exercise into an operational discipline, helping enterprises reduce wasteful computing expenses and improve engineering accountability at scale.
