Job Description
As a Senior Software Engineer within our Compute Architecture organization you will help build the software control plane for hardware lifecycle management across large-scale GPU data centers. The METALDEV team builds Go-based distributed services that bring infrastructure online monitor production hardware health automate safe operational workflows and give operators the observability and control needed to manage GPU servers and rack-scale systems with reliability and confidence. This is a software-first role at the intersection of distributed systems production reliability and hardware-aware automation ideal for engineers who want their code to operate real-world infrastructure at massive scale.
What You’ll Do- Design build and operate Go-based services that manage the lifecycle of large-scale GPU data center infrastructure.
- Build automation for data center bring-up hardware discovery health monitoring remediation and production operations.
- Develop reliable APIs services and workflows for managing BMCs firmware state server health and rack-level infrastructure.
- Improve observability alerting and operational tooling so production issues can be detected understood and resolved quickly.
- Translate incidents and hardware failure modes into software improvements that make the platform more resilient.
- Partner with hardware-adjacent infrastructure operations and software teams to design systems that work safely at fleet scale.
- 5+ years of experience building and operating infrastructure or backend systems.
- Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Computer Science or a related field or equivalent practical experience.
- Strong proficiency in Go for building production services and tools.
- Experience designing and building gRPC and REST APIs.
- Experience with Kubernetes and containerized workloads in production environments.
- Familiarity with observability tooling such as Prometheus and Grafana.
- Experience working with GPU-based systems.
- Experience with low-level hardware management such as BMCs or Redfish.
- Experience operating large-scale distributed systems or high-throughput infrastructure.
- Experience collaborating with or contributing to open-source projects (for example Go Redfish).
We believe in investing in our people and value candidates who can bring their own diversified experiences to our teams – even if you aren't a 100% skill or experience match. Here are a few qualities we’ve found compatible with our team. If some of this describes you we’d love to talk.
- You enjoy working close to the hardware and are curious about how GPUs servers and data centers fit together.
- You thrive in infrastructure environments where reliability performance and automation matter as much as features.
- You like collaborating across hardware platform and product teams to solve complex ambiguous problems.
At CoreWeave we work hard have fun and move fast! We’re in an exciting stage of hyper-growth that you will not want to miss out on. We’re not afraid of a little chaos and we’re constantly learning. Our team cares deeply about how we build our product and how we work together which is represented through our core values:
- Be Curious at Your Core
- Act Like an Owner
- Empower Employees
- Deliver Best-in-Class Client Experiences
- Achieve More Together
We support and encourage an entrepreneurial outlook and independent thinking. We foster an environment that encourages collaboration and enables the development of innovative solutions to complex problems. As we get set for takeoff the growth opportunities within the organization are constantly expanding. You will be surrounded by some of the best talent in the industry who will want to learn from you too. Come join us!
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 including:
- 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
Our Workplace
While we prioritize a hybrid work environment remote work may be considered for candidates located more than 30 miles from an office based on role requirements for specialized skill sets. New hires will be invited to attend onboarding at one of our hubs within their first month. Teams also gather quarterly to support collaboration.
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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 experience building and operating infrastructure or backend systems
- Bachelor's or Master's degree in Computer Science or a related field or equivalent practical experience
- Strong proficiency in Go for building production services and tools
- Experience designing and building gRPC and REST APIs
- Experience with Kubernetes and containerized workloads in production environments
- Familiarity with observability tooling such as Prometheus and Grafana
What the Team is Saying
CoreWeave Compensation & Benefits Highlights
- Healthcare Strength—Health coverage is described as comprehensive with fully covered employee premiums for medical dental and vision plus mental‑health support via Spring Health and access to Calm. Additional protections include FSAs life insurance short‑ and long‑term disability and coverage that includes gender‑affirming care.
- Equity Value & Accessibility—An Employee Stock Purchase Plan offers a discounted share purchase with a look‑back feature to enhance ownership potential. This program adds meaningful long‑term value alongside base pay and bonuses.
- Retirement Support—A 401(k) plan provides a company match to support retirement savings. This complements equity programs and other financial benefits to strengthen long‑term security.
CoreWeave Insights
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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05/23/2026
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