Staff Software Engineer

Description:

CoreWeave, the AI Hyperscaler™ recognized among TIME100’s most influential companies of 2024, is seeking an experienced and innovative Staff Software Engineer for Network Services to lead the architecture, scaling, and operations of advanced network systems designed for large-scale AI workloads. This role involves tackling complex technical challenges to deliver world-class network services that support high-throughput, distributed computing, AI/ML training, and mission-critical workloads.

Key Responsibilities:

• Network Service Implementation: Architect, design, and deploy cutting-edge network services optimized for AI/ML workloads, enhancing both east-west and north-south traffic efficiency. Utilize next-generation networking solutions such as smart NICs, programmable fabrics, and software-defined networking.

• Operations & Reliability: Maintain top-tier performance and uptime of CoreWeave’s network services through proactive monitoring, automation, incident management, and root cause analysis. Drive automation in service deployment, provisioning, and operational processes.

• Security & Compliance: Collaborate with InfoSec to enforce robust network security, traffic segmentation, and DDoS mitigation. Ensure compliance with international data privacy and sovereignty regulations.

• Collaboration & Innovation: Work closely with cross-functional teams to execute the network service roadmap, contribute to open-source communities, and implement emerging technologies.

Minimum Qualifications:

• 10+ years of experience in engineering and operating large-scale network services.

• Strong expertise in software-defined networking, routing, switching, distributed network design, and peering.

• Proven track record in scaling data center and cloud networks for high-throughput workloads.

• Experience with automation frameworks such as Ansible or Terraform.

• Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Computer Science, Electrical Engineering, or a related field.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Experience with smart NIC-based service offloading.

• Familiarity with Kubernetes networking, overlay networks, and service mesh architectures.

Why Join CoreWeave:
CoreWeave offers a dynamic, high-growth environment where innovation, adaptability, and teamwork drive success. The company fosters a collaborative culture focused on curiosity, ownership, empowerment, and delivering exceptional client experiences. Employees benefit from extensive professional growth opportunities, exposure to top industry talent, and the ability to work on cutting-edge AI infrastructure challenges.

Compensation & Benefits:

• Highly competitive salary and total compensation package including bonuses and equity.

• 100% employer-paid medical, dental, and vision insurance.

• Company-paid life insurance and disability coverage.

• Flexible Spending Account (FSA) and Health Savings Account (HSA) options.

• Tuition reimbursement and professional development support.

• Employee Stock Purchase Program (ESPP).

• Mental health benefits via Spring Health.

• Family-forming support through Carrot, paid parental leave, and childcare support with Kinside.

• 401(k) with generous employer match.

• Flexible PTO, catered lunches at office/data centers, and a casual, collaborative work environment.

Workplace Environment:
Primarily hybrid with flexibility for fully remote arrangements for candidates located beyond 30 miles from a CoreWeave office. Onboarding may occur at a designated hub, with quarterly team gatherings to support collaboration.

Export Control Compliance:
Applicants must meet U.S. export control regulations, either as a U.S. person or through appropriate licensing eligibility.