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CoreWeave is expanding its firmware engineering organization to support next-generation AI compute platforms and the integrated firmware stack that powers them.
As a Senior Firmware Engineer FPGA & Platform Integration you will design implement validate and maintain FPGA-based platform functionality while ensuring clean integration with BMC firmware BIOS and hardware platforms deployed across CoreWeave’s data centers.
You will work independently on complex technical problems partner closely with hardware firmware and systems teams and help define best practices for platform reliability observability and maintainability.
Some of what you’ll work on:
- FPGA development – design implement and maintain FPGA logic for server-class or embedded platform functions with a strong emphasis on Intel/Altera-based devices using Quartus.
- Platform integration – define and implement interfaces between FPGA logic and adjacent platform components including BMC firmware BIOS CPLDs sensors control paths and board management functions.
- Bring-up and validation – support early hardware enablement board bring-up and validation across multiple hardware revisions and lab environments.
- Cross-layer debugging – diagnose complex issues spanning FPGA logic firmware BIOS hardware interfaces and operating systems using appropriate lab and debug tools.
- Performance and reliability – improve platform robustness fault handling telemetry and operational behavior for production deployments at scale.
- Vendor collaboration – work directly with ODMs silicon vendors and firmware partners to review implementations define requirements and drive fixes or enhancements.
- Automation and test – contribute to repeatable validation workflows regression coverage and tooling for FPGA and platform firmware testing.
- Documentation – create and maintain clear technical documentation for FPGA architecture interfaces design assumptions test procedures and operational considerations.
- Technical leadership – participate in design reviews mentor other engineers and help raise the overall quality of firmware and platform integration work across the team.
- 5+ years of professional experience in firmware embedded systems or FPGA development for server-class platform or embedded systems.
- Bachelor’s degree in Computer Engineering Electrical Engineering Computer Science or a related field.
- Hands-on professional experience developing with Intel/Altera FPGA devices.
- Strong proficiency in Verilog or SystemVerilog for RTL development.
- Strong proficiency in C or C++ for low-level firmware embedded software or platform integration work.
- Experience with board bring-up hardware validation and system-level debugging.
- Familiarity with common hardware interfaces and protocols such as I2C SPI UART GPIO PCIe or related platform control paths.
- Experience in using hardware schematics design specifications and device datasheets for embedded development.
- Experience debugging interactions across FPGA firmware BIOS and hardware layers.
- Comfort working in Linux environments with Git-based development workflows.
- Strong analytical and problem-solving skills with the ability to break down complex cross-layer failures.
- Strong written and verbal communication skills and the ability to collaborate effectively across hardware firmware software QA and vendor teams.
- Experience integrating FPGA functionality with BMC firmware BIOS CPLDs or other platform management components.
- Experience with LTPI or similar platform communication and management interfaces.
- Experience with platform management technologies such as Redfish IPMI SMBus or related server management interfaces.
- Experience with server hardware data center platforms or hyperscale infrastructure environments.
- Familiarity with lab tools and techniques such as logic analyzers oscilloscopes JTAG signal capture or board-level debug workflows.
- Experience scripting in Python or Bash for validation automation or test tooling.
- Experience reviewing or influencing vendor-delivered platform or firmware implementations.
- Prior ownership of firmware or FPGA features deployed into production environments at scale.
At CoreWeave you’ll work on the platform foundation behind some of the world’s most advanced AI infrastructure.
This role sits at a highly technical intersection of FPGA development platform firmware integration and large-scale operational reliability. You’ll help shape how critical platform functions are implemented validated and operated across next-generation compute systems.
The base salary range for this role is $182000 to $242000. The starting salary will be determined based on job-related knowledge skills experience and market location. We strive for both market alignment and internal equity when determining compensation. In addition to base salary our total rewards package includes a discretionary bonus equity awards and a comprehensive benefits program (all based on eligibility).
What We Offer
The range we’ve posted represents the typical compensation range for this role. To determine actual compensation we review the market rate for each candidate which can include a variety of factors. These include qualifications experience interview performance and location.
In addition to a competitive salary we offer a variety of benefits to support your needs. The benefits below reflect our US-based offerings; for roles in other locations benefits vary and are shared during the hiring process. These include:
- Medical dental and vision insurance - 100% paid for by CoreWeave
- Company-paid Life Insurance
- Voluntary supplemental life insurance
- Short and long-term disability insurance
- Flexible Spending Account
- Health Savings Account
- Tuition Reimbursement
- Ability to Participate in Employee Stock Purchase Program (ESPP)
- Mental Wellness Benefits through Spring Health
- Family-Forming support provided by Carrot
- Paid Parental Leave
- Flexible full-service childcare support with Kinside
- 401(k) with a generous employer match
- Flexible PTO
- Catered lunch each day in our office and data center locations
- A casual work environment
- A work culture focused on innovative disruption
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CoreWeave is an equal opportunity employer committed to fostering an inclusive and supportive workplace. All qualified applicants and candidates will receive consideration for employment without regard to race color religion sex disability age sexual orientation gender identity national origin veteran status or genetic information.
As part of this commitment and consistent with the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) CoreWeave will ensure that qualified applicants and candidates with disabilities are provided reasonable accommodations for the hiring process unless such accommodation would cause an undue hardship. If reasonable accommodation is needed please contact: [email protected].
Export Control Compliance
This position requires access to export controlled information. To conform to U.S. Government export regulations applicable to that information applicant must either be (A) a U.S. person defined as a (i) U.S. citizen or national (ii) U.S. lawful permanent resident (green card holder) (iii) refugee under 8 U.S.C. § 1157 or (iv) asylee under 8 U.S.C. § 1158 (B) eligible to access the export controlled information without a required export authorization or (C) eligible and reasonably likely to obtain the required export authorization from the applicable U.S. government agency. CoreWeave may for legitimate business reasons decline to pursue any export licensing process.
Skills Required
- 5+ years of professional experience in firmware embedded systems or FPGA development for server-class or embedded systems.
- Hands-on professional experience developing with Intel/Altera FPGA devices.
- Experience with Quartus (Intel FPGA toolchain).
- Strong proficiency in Verilog or SystemVerilog for RTL development.
- Strong proficiency in C or C++ for low-level firmware or embedded software.
- Experience with board bring-up hardware validation and system-level debugging.
- Familiarity with hardware interfaces and protocols such as I2C SPI UART GPIO PCIe.
- Experience using hardware schematics design specifications and device datasheets for embedded development.
- Experience debugging interactions across FPGA firmware BIOS and hardware layers.
- Comfort working in Linux environments with Git-based development workflows.
- Strong written and verbal communication skills and ability to collaborate across teams.
- Experience integrating FPGA functionality with BMC firmware BIOS or CPLDs.
- Experience with LTPI or similar platform communication and management interfaces.
- Experience with Redfish IPMI SMBus or related server management interfaces.
- Experience with server hardware data center platforms or hyperscale infrastructure environments.
- Familiarity with lab tools and techniques such as logic analyzers oscilloscopes or JTAG for board-level debug.
- Experience scripting in Python or Bash for validation automation or test tooling.
- Experience reviewing or influencing vendor-delivered platform or firmware implementations.
- Prior ownership of firmware or FPGA features deployed into production environments at scale.
What the Team is Saying
CoreWeave Compensation & Benefits Highlights
- Healthcare Strength—Employee medical dental and vision premiums are fully covered for employees with substantial support for dependents alongside life and disability coverage. Mental-health resources and wellbeing tools are included through counseling services and mindfulness apps.
- Equity Value & Accessibility—An employee stock purchase plan with a discount and look‑back plus company equity provides accessible ownership opportunities. This adds long‑term value in addition to cash compensation.
- Leave & Time Off Breadth—Flexible or unlimited PTO and hybrid/remote options are emphasized offering latitude in managing time away and work location.
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What We Do
CoreWeave the AI Hyperscaler™ delivers a cloud platform of cutting-edge software powering the next wave of AI. The company's technology provides enterprises and leading AI labs with cloud solutions for accelerated computing. Since 2017 CoreWeave has operated a growing footprint of data centers across the US and Europe. CoreWeave was ranked as one of the TIME100 most influential companies and featured on Forbes Cloud 100 ranking in 2024. Learn more at www.coreweave.com.
Why Work With Us
At CoreWeave we work hard have fun and move fast! Today we are a small growing team of intelligent genuine people that value different perspectives and approaches to solving complex problems. We foster an environment that champions collaboration and prioritizes innovative solutions. Here you are surrounded by the best.
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