Coupa · 3 days ago
Lead Cloud Platform Engineer - 11691
United States
Full-time
Remote
Lead/StaffCoupa is a company that specializes in total spend management through its AI-driven platform. The Lead Cloud Platform Engineer will oversee and architect the cloud environment, focusing on automation and resource management to enhance service delivery.
Cloud ComputingFinTechRetailSoftwareCloud InfrastructureProcurement
Responsibilities
Architect, manage, and scale our enterprise Kubernetes infrastructure (EKS/GKE) to ensure high availability and performance across a large fleet of clusters
Oversee automated continuous platform optimization, shifting away from manual tuning and human toil to scalable, automated resource management systems
Implement and manage intelligent resource automation platforms to automate workload sizing, placement, and Karpenter configurations by default
Collaborate cross-functionally with Engineering, DevOps, Platform Engineering, FinOps, and Finance teams to drive sustainable cost avoidance and alignment, moving beyond retroactive cost savings
Design, implement, and maintain robust CI/CD pipelines, Infrastructure as Code (IaC), and deep observability tools for the Kubernetes ecosystem
Mentor engineers and lead architectural initiatives to improve platform resilience, security, and operational excellence
Qualification
Required
Proven experience as a Platform Engineer, Cloud Engineer, or SRE managing Kubernetes (EKS/GKE) at massive enterprise scale
Hands-on experience with intelligent resource automation platforms (e.g., ScaleOps) and automated scaling tools like Karpenter
Strong understanding of FinOps principles and experience driving cost avoidance strategies in a dynamic cloud-native environment
Proficiency in Infrastructure as Code (e.g., Terraform, OpenTofu) and configuration management
Deep expertise in AWS/GCP cloud services, containerization technologies, and managing large compute footprints
Excellent cross-functional communication skills with a track record of aligning technical objectives with business and financial goals
Benefits
Global Wellness Days: Enjoy two designated, company-wide paid wellness days off each year (typically the first Friday in March and the last Friday in September)
Birthday Time-Off: paid day off on your birthday or another day of your choice within your birthday month
Volunteer Time-Off (VTO): 40 hours of paid VTO annually to support the community initiatives and volunteer programs you are passionate about
Employee Assistance Program (EAP): free, confidential, 24/7/365 counseling and resources for emotional support, work-life solutions, financial advice, legal guidance, and support for new parents
Business Travel Protection: Zurich Travel Assist provides medical, safety, pre-trip planning, and emergency support during any business travel
Referral Bonus Program: generous monetary referral bonuses when you successfully refer talented friends or acquaintances who are hired into open roles
Location-specific benefits packages (during the interview process) including comprehensive medical/dental insurance, retirement/pension plans, and life or accident protection (tailored to your primary work location)
Company
Coupa
Coupa is a cloud platform for business spend that offers a fully unified suite of financial applications for business spend management.
Founded in 2006
1001-5000 employees
H1B Sponsorship
Coupa has a track record of offering H1B sponsorships. Please note that this does not
guarantee sponsorship for this specific role. Below presents additional info for your
reference. (Data Powered by US Department of Labor)
Distribution of Different Job Fields Receiving Sponsorship
69%
Represents job field similar to this job
Engineering and Development
Management and Executive
Product Management
Customer Service and Support
Accounting and Finance
Creatives and Design
Sales
Trends of Total Sponsorships
*2026 (8)
2025 (41)
2024 (40)
2023 (43)
2022 (73)
2021 (62)
2020 (40)
Funding
Current Stage
Public CompanyTotal Funding
$669MKey Investors
General AtlanticT. Rowe PriceMeritech Capital Partners
2023-02-28Post Ipo Equity· $450M
2022-12-12Acquired
2021-06-03Post Ipo Equity· $50M
Leadership Team
Danielle Campbell
Vice President, Enablement, Education & Knowledge Management
Greg Harbor
Chief Partner Officer
Recent News
2026-06-29
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