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Pricing and Cost Analyst

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170K-200K Annually
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The Pricing and Cost Analyst will optimize pricing strategies and manage LLM cost structures through data analysis and financial modeling, collaborating with cross-functional teams to inform decision-making.
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About the Role

We're looking for a Pricing and Cost Analyst to join our Data & Operations team. In this role, you'll be instrumental in developing and optimizing our pricing strategy while managing the cost economics of our LLM-powered platform. You'll analyze usage patterns, model cost structures, and design pricing frameworks that balance customer value with sustainable unit economics.

This high-impact role sits at the intersection of operations, product, and engineering infrastructure. You'll own the modeling for our credit-based pricing system, forecast LLM costs, and provide strategic insights that guide both pricing decisions and cost optimization initiatives. You'll work closely with engineering, product, sales, and leadership to ensure our business model scales efficiently.

Key ResponsibilitiesLLM Cost Management
  • Monitor and forecast costs across multiple LLM providers and model tiers
  • Analyze usage patterns to identify cost optimization opportunities
  • Build models to predict infrastructure costs based on product usage and growth scenarios
  • Partner with engineering to implement cost-efficient serving strategies
Pricing Strategy & Analysis
  • Design and refine credit-based pricing models that align with customer value and usage patterns
  • Conduct competitive pricing analysis within the AI/developer tools space
  • Model different pricing tiers and packaging options to optimize conversion and retention
  • Analyze price elasticity and willingness-to-pay across customer segments
Financial Modeling & Forecasting
  • Build comprehensive financial models linking usage metrics to revenue and cost
  • Create scenario analyses for different pricing and cost structures
  • Forecast gross margins and unit economics across customer cohorts
Cross-functional Partnership
  • Translate complex cost and pricing analyses into actionable recommendations for leadership
  • Work with Product to understand feature development impact on costs
  • Collaborate with Sales to develop pricing proposals for enterprise customers
  • Partner with Data team to ensure accurate tracking of usage and cost metrics
Qualifications
  • 3-5 years of experience in pricing analysis, cost accounting, FP&A, or related operations roles
  • Strong proficiency in financial modeling and Excel/Google Sheets
  • SQL skills for data analysis and cost attribution
  • Experience with LLM costs, API pricing, or cloud infrastructure economics preferred
  • Understanding of credit-based or consumption pricing models highly valued
  • Familiarity with SaaS metrics and B2B software business models
  • Experience in the AI/ML or developer tools space a plus
The Intangibles We Value
  • Low ego and a huge dose of GSD (Get Stuff Done)
  • Genuine curiosity about emerging technologies and developer trends
  • Strategic thinking combined with execution excellence
  • Creative problem-solving approach
  • Data-driven mindset for measuring and improving performance
Employee Benefits:
  • Competitive salary & Equity
  • Tools Stipend
  • Health, Dental, Vision and Life Insurance
  • Short Term and Long Term Disability
  • Unlimited Paid Time Off + Holidays. We focus on trust and ownership, not time in the chair
  • Numerous company social events

We will do everything we can within reason to make sure that your interview takes place in an environment that fairly and accurately assesses your skills. If you need assistance or accommodation, please contact your recruiter.

Augment Code is proud to be an Equal Employment Opportunity employer. We do not discriminate based upon race, religion, color, national origin, gender (including pregnancy, childbirth, or related medical conditions), sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, age, status as a protected veteran, status as an individual with a disability, or other applicable legally protected characteristics.

By applying for this job, the candidate acknowledges and agrees that any personal data contained in their application or supporting materials will be processed in accordance with Augment Code's Applicant Privacy Policy.

Pay Transparency Notice: The actual base salary within the stated range will be based on a combination of factors such as an individual's skills, experience level, educational background, and other relevant job-related considerations. 

Annual Base Salary Range
$170,000$200,000 USD

Top Skills

Excel
Google Sheets
SQL
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