Hardware Engineer - Liquid Cooling

CoreWeave; Bellevue (WA); Hybrid; USD 165,000 - 242,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, and vision insurance

Company-paid life insurance

401(k) with employer match

Flexible PTO

Catered lunch each day

Work culture focused on innovation

Job summary

A leading cloud technology company in Bellevue, WA, is seeking a skilled Hardware Engineer specializing in liquid cooling systems. The role involves developing and maintaining server hardware, collaborating with teams to enhance infrastructure performance, and automating lifecycle processes. Candidates should have strong experience in thermal design and a passion for automation. Competitive salary with comprehensive benefits offered.

Qualifications

• Proficiency in ansible/python and experience with server BMCs.
• Strong understanding of data center thermal design principles.
• Experience with liquid cooling systems.

Responsibilities

• Develop and maintain hardware/firmware management services.
• Automate server and liquid cooling hardware lifecycle.
• Collaborate with teams for hardware requirements.
• Analyze and optimize liquid cooling systems.

Skills

Proficiency in ansible/python

Knowledge of server hardware

Understanding of thermal design principles

Experience with in‑rack CDUs

Familiarity with coolant types

Collaboration with engineering teams

Passion for automation

Strong analytical skills

Education

At least 4 years of professional experience

Job description

Hardware Engineer - Liquid Cooling

CoreWeave is the Essential Cloud for AI™. Built for pioneers, CoreWeave delivers a platform of technology, tools, and teams that enable innovators to build and scale AI with confidence. Trusted by leading AI labs, startups, and enterprises, CoreWeave combines superior infrastructure performance with deep expertise to accelerate breakthroughs.

What You’ll Do

CoreWeave is seeking a highly skilled and motivated Infrastructure/Hardware Engineer to join our Hardware Engineering team, reporting to the Hardware Engineering Manager. In this role, you will play a crucial part in the design, development, and optimization of our server hardware infrastructure, collaborating with cross‑functional teams, vendors, and stakeholders to deliver highly performant and reliable hardware solutions.

Responsibilities

• Develop and maintain hardware/firmware management services.
• Automate all aspects of the server and liquid cooling hardware lifecycle.
• Serve as the senior point of contact for hardware and liquid cooling escalation and troubleshooting.
• Collaborate with cross‑functional teams to define server and liquid cooling hardware requirements, specifications, and system architecture.
• Create and maintain accurate documentation of liquid cooling hardware designs, specifications, test procedures, and results.
• Analyze and optimize the performance of liquid cooling hardware systems, identify bottlenecks, and propose improvements for enhanced efficiency.
• Establish processes for internal liquid cooling hardware testing, deployment, and performance optimization.
• Design, validate, and support rack‑level liquid cooling solutions, including in‑rack CDU (Coolant Distribution Unit) configurations.
• Work with liquid‑to‑air sidecars and end‑of‑row CDUs to manage heat rejection and optimize thermal performance.
• Collaborate with data center facilities teams to integrate liquid cooling systems into broader infrastructure designs.
• Develop and implement monitoring, alerting, and control systems for liquid cooling components (e.g., pumps, valves, flow sensors).
• Interface with server vendors and OEMs to validate compatibility of hardware with liquid‑cooled chassis and configurations.

Who You Are

Must have at least 4 years professional experience.

• Proficiency in ansible/python and experience interacting with server BMCs, using IPMI or Redfish (preferably Redfish).
• In‑depth knowledge of server hardware, components, and management technologies.
• Strong understanding of data center thermal design principles, including air and liquid cooling fundamentals.
• Hands‑on experience with in‑rack CDUs, liquid‑to‑air heat exchangers, or end‑of‑row cooling units.
• Familiarity with coolant types, thermal transfer mechanisms, and leak detection/mitigation techniques.
• Proven ability to collaborate with hardware and facility engineering teams to deliver integrated cooling solutions.
• Strong passion for automation and infrastructure scalability, with a commitment to continuous improvement.
• Excellent documentation skills and attention to detail.
• Strong analytical and problem‑solving abilities.

Why 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

The base salary range for this role is $165,000 to $242,000. The starting salary will be determined based on job‑related knowledge, skills, experience, and market location. In addition to base salary, we offer a discretionary bonus, equity awards, and a comprehensive benefits program.

What We Offer

• 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
• Employee Stock Purchase Program (ESPP)
• Mental Wellness Benefits through Spring Health
• Family‑forming support provided by Carrot
• Paid Parental Leave
• 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

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.

Seniority level

Mid‑Senior level

Employment type

Full‑time

Job function

Engineering and Information Technology

Industries

Technology, Information and Internet

EEO Statement

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: [e-mail].

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.