Cohere is the leading security-first enterprise AI company. We build cutting-edge foundation models and end-to-end AI products designed to solve real-world business problems. We partner closely with …
Job Overview
Who are we?
Our mission is to scale intelligence to serve humanity. We’re training and deploying frontier models for developers and enterprises who are building AI systems to power magical experiences like content generation, semantic search, RAG, and agents. We believe that our work is instrumental to the widespread adoption of AI.
We obsess over what we build. Each one of us is responsible for contributing to increasing the capabilities of our models and the value they drive for our customers. We like to work hard and move fast to do what’s best for our customers.
Cohere is a team of researchers, engineers, designers, and more, who are passionate about their craft. Each person is one of the best in the world at what they do. We believe that a diverse range of perspectives is a requirement for building great products.
Join us on our mission and shape the future!
NOTE: This Principal level career opportunity is a senior level individual contributor role.
Key Responsibilities
Develop and execute comprehensive financial strategies for infrastructure investments, including planning, budgeting, and forecasting
Optimize infrastructure cost structures and identify financial efficiency opportunities
Develop and maintain financial metrics and KPIs to track infrastructure performance
Lead financial aspects of infrastructure capacity planning and scaling initiatives
Make strategic recommendations on infrastructure investment priorities and resource allocation
Establish and maintain robust financial controls and governance frameworks for infrastructure
Oversee financial reporting, variance analysis, and performance metrics for infrastructure
Lead budgeting processes and track actual vs. planned infrastructure spending
Manage financial risks associated with infrastructure investments and operations
Develop talent and provide career growth opportunities for team members
Foster collaboration with engineering, operations, and product teams
Required Qualifications
12+ years of progressive experience in finance, with at least 5 years specifically focused on infrastructure or cloud hardware finance.
Bachelor’s degree in Finance, Economics, Engineering, or a related field. MBA or CFA is highly preferred.
Expert-level proficiency in financial modeling and the ability to translate technical engineering roadmaps into financial outcomes.
Deep understanding of cloud infrastructure financing models and economics
Knowledge of technology infrastructure trends and cost optimization strategies
Experience with financial systems and ERP platforms (SAP, Oracle, etc.)
Strong project management and organizational skills
Preferred Attributes
Preferred experience at a hyperscaler (e.g., AWS, Google Cloud, Meta, Microsoft, or Oracle) or similar large-scale technology infrastructure companies.
Ability to think 3+ years ahead regarding technological shifts and financial implications.
Proven track record of influencing senior technical leaders and "speaking the language" of both software engineers and accountants.
Comfort operating in high-growth, ambiguous environments where infrastructure needs can shift rapidly due to product demand and shifting market conditions.
Benefits
Full-Time Employees at Cohere enjoy these Perks:
🤝 An open and inclusive culture and work environment
🧑💻 Work closely with a team on the cutting edge of AI research
