CoreWeave is the AI Hyperscaler™, delivering a cloud platform of cutting edge services powering the next wave of AI. Our technology provides enterprises and leading AI labs with the most performant, efficient and resilient solutions for accelerated computing. Since 2017, CoreWeave has operated a growing footprint of data centers covering every region of the US and across Europe. CoreWeave was ranked as one of the TIME100 most influential companies of 2024.

As the leader in the industry, we thrive in an environment where adaptability and resilience are key. Our culture offers career-defining opportunities for those who excel amid change and challenge. If you’re someone who thrives in a dynamic environment, enjoys solving complex problems, and is eager to make a significant impact, CoreWeave is the place for you. Join us, and be part of a team solving some of the most exciting challenges in the industry.

CoreWeave powers the creation and delivery of the intelligence that drives innovation.

Position Summary

CoreWeave is seeking a visionary Principal Engineer to lead the design and guide the implementation of our Infrastructure as a Service (IaaS) platform. This is a senior technical leadership role for a hands-on expert who thrives at the intersection of distributed systems, data center infrastructure, and platform automation. You will define architecture and implementation of cross-functional engineering efforts, and ensure the scalability, reliability, and performance of CoreWeave’s compute, network and storage services.

Key Responsibilities

Architecture & Design

• Own the end-to-end architecture of CoreWeave’s IaaS platform, including compute, storage, and network services.
• Design scalable, multi-tenant infrastructure that supports a range of GPU/CPU workloads across all regions and availability zones globally.
• Develop reference architectures and system designs to support rapid growth and evolving customer needs
  
  

Engineering Leadership

• Collaborate with Product teams, suppliers and customers to identify requirements for SLAs, cost and performance.
• Provide deep technical direction to infrastructure engineering teams, guiding design decisions for compute, storage, network services.
• Establish standards and best practices for cloud-native infrastructure, including observability, resiliency, security, and automation.
  
  

Scalability & Automation

• Drive infrastructure-as-code best practices and platform automation.
• Optimize provisioning systems to support seamless software updates across 100,000s of nodes and exabytes of storage.
  
  

Innovation & Vision

• Evaluate and integrate innovative technologies across hardware and software including smart NICs, RDMA fabrics, and new memory technologies.
• Contribute to CoreWeave’s long-term infrastructure strategy—identifying architectural inflection points and scaling opportunities.
• Leverage innovation in open source and collaborate effectively with open source communities.
  
  

Qualifications

• 10+ years of experience in cloud infrastructure, distributed systems, or data center-scale architecture.
• Proven expertise designing and building IaaS or PaaS platforms at scale.
• Strong systems-level knowledge across compute, storage, networking.
• Experience with infrastructure automation tools (Terraform, Ansible, Salt, or similar) and CI/CD pipelines.
• Deep familiarity with performance tuning, monitoring, and designing for high availability and failure domains.
• Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Computer Science, Engineering, or related field; equivalent practical experience considered.
  
  

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience with GPU workloads, AI/ML platforms, or HPC infrastructure.
• Familiarity with cloud orchestration frameworks, bare-metal provisioning, and SDN concepts.
• Track record of technical leadership across cross-functional teams and complex infrastructure projects.
• Leadership in open-source cloud infrastructure projects.
  
  

Why CoreWeave?

• Join one of the fastest-growing infrastructure companies shaping the future of cloud computing.
• Architect at scale—build core systems powering the next generation of AI and accelerated workloads.
• Work with a world-class team in a flat, fast-moving, high-impact environment.
• Enjoy competitive compensation, equity, and benefits at a company redefining cloud performance and economics.
  
  

Our compensation reflects the cost of labor across several US geographic markets. The base pay for this position ranges from $260,000-$300,000. Pay is based on a number of factors including market location and may vary depending on job-related knowledge, skills, and experience. This position also includes a discretionary bonus, equity, and a comprehensive benefits package.

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
• 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].