[Remote] AI FinOps Engineer

Note: The job is a remote job and is open to candidates in USA. Nelnet is a diversified and innovative company committed to enriching lives through the power of service. They are seeking an AI FinOps Engineer to own the token economics and cost optimization engine of their Enterprise AI program, focusing on driving efficiency across their platforms. This role involves technical hands-on work, including optimizing token costs and translating findings into best practices for the organization.

Responsibilities

• Track, model, and optimize token costs across Enterprise AI platforms
• Own prompt efficiency patterns, caching strategies, and model-tier selection guidance
• Define and document token optimization best practices
• Partner with the AI enablement team to translate findings into org-wide guidance
• Build and maintain dashboards that surface usage trends, cost anomalies, and efficiency metrics for IT leadership
• Identify waste, propose tier or model changes, and quantify savings
• Own recommendations from analysis through implementation

Skills

• 1–2 years hands-on experience with LLM APIs (Claude, OpenAI, or equivalent) at the token level — not just usage, but optimization
• Deep familiarity with LLM pricing mechanics: context windows, caching, batching, input/output token splits, and tier structures
• Experience with prompt engineering techniques focused on efficiency and cost reduction
• Python or SQL for instrumentation and pipeline work
• Ability to communicate technical findings to non-technical stakeholders
• 2–4 years of industry experience
• Prompt caching, batch API usage, or model-tier switching in production environments
• Cloud FinOps background or FinOps Foundation certification
• Experience with multiple LLM providers and their cost/capability tradeoffs

Benefits

• Medical, dental, vision, HSA and FSA
• Generous earned time off
• 401K/student loan repayment
• Life insurance & AD&D insurance
• Employee assistance program
• Employee stock purchase program
• Tuition reimbursement
• Performance-based incentive pay
• Short- and long-term disability
• A robust wellness program
• Hybrid work option

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