The Cloud Cost Management (CCM) module at Harness helps customers gain visibility into their cloud usage, optimize their cloud spending, and make intelligent, data-driven decisions. We're building the next generation of FinOps solutions, and data is at the heart of everything we do.
Position OverviewWe are looking for a Staff Data Engineer to join our CCM team and lead the design, development, and optimization of large-scale data pipelines and platforms. This role is critical to ensuring our platform is scalable, efficient, and capable of processing billions of records daily across multiple cloud providers (AWS, GCP, Azure, and Kubernetes).
About The Role- Design and build scalable, high-performance data pipelines using modern technologies (e.g., Spark, BigQuery, Kafka, Airflow, Iceberg).
- Partner closely with Product, Engineering, and FinOps teams to define data models and infrastructure to support cost analytics, forecasting, and optimization.
- Lead architectural decisions and help establish best practices in data quality, governance, and observability.
- Collaborate with cross-functional teams to integrate new data sources and ensure data consistency across cloud providers.
- Identify bottlenecks in pipeline performance and propose innovative solutions to improve throughput and reliability.
- Mentor other engineers and help raise the data engineering bar across the organization.
- Contribute to overall platform performance, availability, and reliability from a data infrastructure lens.
- 8+ years of hands-on experience in data engineering, with a proven track record of delivering production-grade data solutions.
- Expertise in distributed data processing frameworks such as Apache Spark, Flink, or equivalent.
- Strong SQL and data modeling skills, with experience in columnar databases like BigQuery, Snowflake, or Redshift.
- Deep knowledge of cloud platforms (preferably GCP and AWS), and experience with cloud-native storage and processing tools.
- Experience with modern data formats (Parquet, ORC, Iceberg) and orchestration tools (Airflow, Dagster, dbt, etc.).
- Solid programming skills in Python, Java, or Scala.
- Experience with Kubernetes and containerized deployments is a plus.
- Prior experience in FinOps, cloud cost optimization, or billing systems is highly desirable.
- Strong communication and collaboration skills – you can influence architecture, design, and roadmap across teams.
- Opportunity to shape the future of FinOps in a hyper-growth company
- Work with passionate engineers solving hard problems at scale
- Competitive salary, equity, and benefits
- A culture that promotes ownership, creativity, and growth
Join us in building the smartest, most scalable cloud cost management platform on the planet!
LocationThis role will be out of our Mountain View Office - Hybrid, 3 days
What You Will Have at Harness- Competitive salary
- Comprehensive healthcare benefits
- Flexible Spending Account (FSA)
- Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
- Flexible Time Off and Parental Leave
- Quarterly Harness TGIF-Off / 4 days
- Monthly, quarterly, and annual social and team-building events
- Recharge & Reset Program
- Monthly internet reimbursement
- Commuter benefits
The anticipated base salary range for this position is $185,000 - 225,000 annually. Salary is determined by a combination of factors including location, level, relevant experience, and skills. The range displayed on each job posting reflects the minimum and maximum target for new hire salaries for the position across all US locations. The compensation package for this position may also include equity, and benefits. More details about our company benefits can be found at the following link: https://www.harness.io/company/careers.
A valid authorization to work in the U.S. is required
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Harness is a leader in AI-native software delivery, dedicated to empowering developers and engineering teams worldwide. We revolutionize how software is built, tested, deployed, and optimized by driving efficiency, reliability, and speed throughout the software development lifecycle. At Harness, we envision a world where developers focus on innovation, free from repetitive tasks, supported by tools that streamline every step.
Our platform leverages AI and automation across all key pillars of software delivery: Continuous Integration, Continuous Delivery, Feature Flags and Experimentation, Cloud Cost Management, Security Testing, and more. By automating traditionally manual processes that slow down engineering teams, Harness enables organizations to release software faster, reduce errors, and optimize costs—all while enhancing the developer experience and flexibility.
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