As a Staff Software Engineer, you will define and drive the technical vision for GPU performance validation and infrastructure testing across CoreWeave's global fleet. You will lead large-scale initiatives spanning hardware validation, performance benchmarking, Kubernetes infrastructure, and AI/ML platform reliability.
This role requires deep technical expertise combined with the ability to influence architecture, engineering practices, and organizational priorities across multiple teams. You will partner closely with Fleet Engineering, Infrastructure, Product, Hardware, and AI Platform teams to ensure CoreWeave delivers industry-leading performance, reliability, and efficiency for GPU workloads at hyperscale.
What You'll Do- Define the long-term technical strategy and architecture for CoreWeave's GPU performance testing and validation platform.
- Lead the design and implementation of scalable systems for validating performance, reliability, and health across CoreWeave's global infrastructure footprint.
- Drive cross-functional initiatives spanning infrastructure testing, hardware qualification, fleet provisioning, and AI infrastructure performance optimization.
- Architect and develop backend services, APIs, and automation frameworks in Go and/or Python that support large-scale testing and validation workflows.
- Design and oversee Kubernetes-native testing platforms, operators, and controllers used across thousands of GPUs and clusters.
- Establish performance benchmarks, testing methodologies, and operational standards for new hardware platforms and infrastructure deployments.
- Influence engineering standards, deployment strategies, observability practices, and reliability frameworks across multiple teams.
- Identify and solve systemic performance bottlenecks impacting customer workloads, infrastructure efficiency, and fleet utilization.
- Partner with hardware vendors and internal stakeholders to evaluate emerging technologies and shape future infrastructure investments.
- Mentor senior engineers and act as a technical leader across the organization through design reviews, architecture discussions, and strategic initiatives.
- Serve as a key technical decision-maker during critical incidents involving performance, scalability, and infrastructure reliability.
- 8+ years of software engineering experience, including experience leading large-scale technical initiatives.
- Strong proficiency in Go and/or Python.
- Deep hands-on experience operating Kubernetes-based infrastructure at production scale.
- Proven track record of architecting distributed systems and driving technical direction across multiple teams.
- Experience leading cross-functional efforts with significant business and engineering impact.
- Strong systems-level understanding of infrastructure performance, reliability, and scalability.
- Experience building infrastructure testing, validation, or qualification platforms at scale.
- Deep understanding of GPU architectures, accelerator technologies, and performance optimization.
- HPC, distributed computing, or large-scale infrastructure experience.
- Experience with AI/ML training and inference infrastructure.
- Experience working closely with hardware vendors and datacenter operations teams.
- Contributions to open-source infrastructure, Kubernetes, or performance engineering projects.
Wondering if you’re a good fit? 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.
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 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 organization's growth opportunities 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 $207,000 to $275,000. 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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Equal Opportunity & Accommodations
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
- Competency in Go and/or Python software development
- Hands-on experience with Kubernetes at production scale
What the Team is Saying
CoreWeave Compensation & Benefits Highlights
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Healthcare Strength — Health coverage is described as comprehensive, including medical, dental, vision, and mental-health resources. Feedback suggests employer-paid employee premiums and inclusive provisions (such as gender-affirming care) make coverage especially attractive.
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Retirement Support — Retirement support includes a 401(k) with company matching. Feedback suggests this is a dependable component of the package alongside other financial benefits.
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Flexible Benefits — Flexible PTO and hybrid/remote options are offered. Feedback suggests flexibility is supported by employer-verified language even as on-site hubs remain important.
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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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