Getting Engineers to Care About K8s Costs

In this session, we explore how engineering leaders can build a culture of cost awareness across teams using Kubernetes. Engineering teams are often focused on velocity and reliability, leaving cost considerations as an afterthought. But when engineers understand how resource usage impacts both performance and budget, cost optimization becomes a natural part of the workflow.

We cover:

• Why engineering engagement is essential to managing Kubernetes costs
• Common barriers that keep engineers from thinking about cost efficiency
• How to integrate cost visibility and feedback into existing workflows
• Leadership strategies for creating a culture of cost accountability