CoreWeave is a specialized cloud provider, delivering a massive scale of GPU compute resources on top of the industry’s fastest and most flexible infrastructure. CoreWeave builds cloud solutions for compute intensive use cases — VFX and rendering, machine learning and AI, batch processing, and Pixel Streaming — that are up to 35 times faster and 80% less expensive than the large, generalized public clouds. Learn more at www.coreweave.com.

About the Role:

CoreWeave is seeking a highly skilled and motivated Systems Automation Engineer to join our Kernel HAVOCK Team, reporting to the Manager of Systems Engineering. In this role, you will play a crucial part in the design, development, and optimization of our bare-metal systems from POST through joining a Kubernetes cluster. The team’s primary responsibilities include maintaining a custom Linux kernel, various OS images (Ubuntu-based), the virtualization stack (kubevirt/qemu/vfio), and the container/pod runtime stack (containerd/nydus/kubelet). You will collaborate closely with cross-functional teams, upstack engineering teams, and stakeholders to successfully deliver highly performant and reliable software solutions.

Kernel Hardware - Acceleration - Virtualization - Operating Systems - Containerization - Kubelet

Our Team’s Stack:

Linux Kernel (custom build)
Intel/AMD CPUs, Nvidia GPUs, DPUs, Infiniband and Ethernet NICs
ARM CPUs
KubeVirt, QEMU, SR-IOV, vfio-pci
Ubuntu
Containerd, Kubelet

Responsibilities:

Develop and maintain tooling to support both stateless and stateful systems
Automate packaging of critical components (e.g. drivers, microcode, components with out-of-tree patches, etc)
Build long-lived, well documented tooling for automating various tasks related to the full lifecycle of systems (e.g. hardware/software inventory management, hardware diagnostics, performance benchmarking, etc)
Build and serve as point of contact for CI/CD pipelines for reproducible software builds, OS images, and kernel/OS-level testing
Collaborate with cross-functional teams to define Linux and OS requirements, specifications, and system architecture

Requirements:

5+ years of professional experience maintaining clusters of Linux servers
Fluency with a programming language geared toward automation (Python preferred, but others possible)
Experience adhering to structured release cycles
Experience building CI/CD pipelines (GitHub or GitLab)
Experiencing with implementing automation testing
Ability to effectively prioritize and communicate proposed features and fixes
Strong passion for automation, with a commitment to automating processes comprehensively
Excellent documentation skills and attention to detail
Strong analytical and problem-solving abilities

Nice-to-haves:

Experience building and/or extending automation frameworks
Familiarity with Golang
Opinions about software version control and team collaboration
Experience writing software tests

Our compensation reflects the cost of labor across several US geographic markets. The base pay for this position ranges from $160,000-$185,000. Pay is based on a number of factors including market location and may vary depending on job-related knowledge, skills, and experience.

Hybrid Workplace

Successful candidates will be expected to attend onboarding training at our NJ Headquarters within their first several weeks of employment, with subsequent quarterly travel requirements of 1 week duration.

If you reside within a 30-mile radius of our New Jersey, New York, or Philadelphia offices, we're excited for you to join us at the office at least three times a week, recognizing the significance we place on fostering connections, collaboration, and creativity within our office culture. Our commitment to operating as a hybrid workplace underscores our dedication to enabling our employees to tailor their work-life balance to their individual preferences.

Why CoreWeave?

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 Experience
Achieve More Together

We support and encourage an entrepreneurial outlook and independent thinking. We foster an environment that encourages collaboration and provides the opportunity to develop innovative solutions to complex problems. As we get set for take off, 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!

Benefits

We offer a competitive salary and benefits, including:

Medical, dental and vision insurance - 100% paid for the employee
Company paid Life Insurance
Voluntary supplemental life insurance
Short and long-term disability insurance
Flexible Spending Account
Tuition Reimbursement
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 offices
Weekly massages in NJ office
A casual work environment
Work culture focused on innovative disruption

California Consumer Privacy Act - California applicants only

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: careers@coreweave.com.

Systems Engineer (Automation)

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