StubHub is on a mission to redefine the live event experience on a global scale. Whether someone is looking to attend their first event or their hundredth, we're here to delight them all the way from the moment they start looking for a ticket until they step through the gate. The same goes for our sellers. From fans selling a single ticket to the promoters of a worldwide stadium tour, we want StubHub to be the safest, most convenient way to offer a ticket to the millions of fans who browse our platform around the world.
StubHub's seeking for a
FinOps Engineer to support the optimization of cloud costs, monitor usage, and implement financial governance for StubHub's technology infrastructure. In this entry-level role, you will support the implementation and optimization of financial operations (FinOps) practices across our cloud environments. Working closely with engineering, finance, and procurement teams, you will help monitor cloud usage, analyze spend patterns, identify cost-saving opportunities, and ensure financial accountability across cloud services.
The ideal candidate has a foundational understanding of cloud platforms (e.g., AWS, Azure, Google Cloud Platform), a strong analytical mindset, and a passion for bridging the gap between finance and technology.
Location: Hybrid (3 days in office/2 days remote) - Atlanta, GA
About the team: Platform Operations at StubHub is a cross-functional team that incorporates engineering, finance, and operations to ensure the seamless, reliable, cost-effective management of systems and process that keep the StubHub platform running. Core responsibilities include technology vendor onboarding and management, usage visibility, cost reporting, and analysis. In partnership with finance, engineering, and IT teams, Platform Operations oversees SaaS and Cloud provider contract alignment, spend optimization, and tooling lifecycle management. The team is responsible for ensuring accurate technology budgets and forecasts; with internal tooling, monitoring frameworks, and policy enforcement to ensure financial accountability within engineering. The team plays a critical role in driving operational excellence, financial transparency, and sustainable scaling across the StubHub technology organization.
What You'll Do: - Write and optimize SQL queries to extract and analyze financial data from cloud billing systems.
- Analyze cloud usage and spending patterns using AWS services such as Athena, Glue, and QuickSight.
- Develop and maintain dashboards and visualizations in Quicksight and Grafana to monitor and alert on cloud cost metrics.
- Monitor and report on Microsoft Azure resource usage and costs.
- Consolidate and report on cost data from vendors including Snowflake, OpenAI, Anthropic and more.
- Collaborate with cross-functional teams to implement cost-saving strategies and forecasting models.
- Develop, document, and maintain policy and procedures for accurate cost attribution.
- Customize and update monthly cost reporting for engineering department leads.
- Automate FinOps processes to improve efficiency and accuracy.
- Contribute to the monthly and annual infrastructure cost forecast.
- Partner with engineering leaders to create cost budgets and forecasts for new projects and initiatives.
What You've Done: - Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Finance, or a related field (or equivalent experience).
- 1-2 years of experience in cloud financial operations or a related role.
- Proficiency with AWS services, including Athena, Glue, and QuickSight.
- Understanding of AWS Cost and usage reports.
- Hands-on experience with Grafana or other tools for creating dashboards and visualizations.
- Strong SQL skills for querying and analyzing large datasets.
- Familiarity with Microsoft Azure cost management and monitoring tools.
- Excellent analytical and problem-solving skills.
- Strong communication skills to collaborate with technical and non-technical stakeholders.
Preferred Qualifications: - Certifications in AWS (e.g., AWS Certified Cloud Practitioner) or Azure (e.g., Azure Fundamentals).
- Experience with cloud cost optimization tools or frameworks.
- Knowledge of scripting languages (e.g., Python) for automation.
- Strong understanding of public clouds and infrastructure fundamentals.
What We Offer: - Accelerated Growth Environment: An environment designed for swift skill and knowledge enhancement, where you have the autonomy to lead experiments and tests on a massive scale.
- Top Tier Compensation Package: Competitive base, equity, and upside that tracks with your impact.
- Flexible Time Off: Embrace a healthy work-life balance with unlimited Flex Time Off, providing you the flexibility to manage your schedule and recharge as needed.
- Comprehensive Benefits Package: Prioritize your well-being with a comprehensive benefits package, featuring 401k, and premium Health, Vision, and Dental Insurance options.
The anticipated gross base pay range is below for this role. Actual compensation will vary depending on factors such as a candidate's qualifications, skills, experience, and competencies. Base annual salary is one component of StubHub's total compensation and competitive benefits package, which includes equity, 401(k), paid time off, paid parental leave, and comprehensive health benefits.
Salary Range
$100,000-$125,000 USD
About Us StubHub is the world's leading marketplace to buy and sell tickets to any live event, anywhere. Through StubHub in North America and viagogo, our international platform, we service customers in 195 countries in 33 languages and 49 available currencies. With more than 300 million tickets available annually on our platform to events around the world -- from sports to music, comedy to dance, festivals to theater -- StubHub offers the safest, most convenient way to buy or sell tickets to the most memorable live experiences. Come join our team for a front-row seat to the action.
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