Senior Facilities Engineer

Coreweave; Illinois; On-site; USD 143,000 - 191,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, and vision insurance - 100% paid by CoreWeave

Company-paid Life Insurance

401(k) with generous employer match

Flexible PTO

Catered lunch each day

Flexible, full-service childcare support

Paid Parental Leave

Job summary

Coreweave is looking for an experienced individual to manage infrastructure operations at their data centers in Illinois. You will ensure reliability and performance of all systems, including mechanical, electrical, and plumbing operations.

With a strong background in data center management, you will oversee maintenance, manage vendors, and play a key role in scaling operational excellence as Coreweave grows rapidly. A competitive salary and comprehensive benefits are offered.

Qualifications

• 5+ years of hands-on experience in critical facility operations.
• Strong technical understanding of data center MEP infrastructure.
• Demonstrated experience writing and reviewing RCA documents.
• Proficiency in analyzing data center redundancy configurations.

Responsibilities

• Oversee day-to-day infrastructure operations of data center facilities.
• Manage preventative and corrective maintenance programs.
• Engage with colocation vendors to enforce SLAs.

Skills

Critical facility operations

Data center MEP infrastructure

Root Cause Analysis (RCA)

Analyzing data center redundancy configurations

Compliance with industry standards

Data center maintenance

Job description

What You’ll Do

You will be a key member of the Infrastructure Operations team, a group responsible for the uptime, reliability, and strategic growth of CoreWeave's physical data center footprint. You will work closely with fellow engineers, data center operations technicians, and management to ensure our facilities meet the highest standards of performance and availability.

About the role

In this role, you will oversee the day‑to‑day infrastructure operations of our data center facilities, ensuring the robust performance of all mechanical, electrical, and plumbing (MEP) systems. Your responsibilities will include managing preventative and corrective maintenance programs, engaging with colocation vendors to enforce SLAs, and acting as a technical resource during incident response and resolution. You will be a critical voice in ensuring our physical infrastructure scales seamlessly to support CoreWeave's rapid growth, translating hands‑on experience into operational excellence.

Who You Are

• 5+ years of hands‑on experience in critical facility operations, with direct experience managing or operating a data center.
• Strong technical understanding of data center MEP infrastructure, including electrical distribution, mechanical cooling systems, and building management/automation systems (BMS/EPMS).
• Demonstrated experience writing and reviewing Root Cause Analysis (RCA) documents for critical incidents.
• Proficiency in analyzing data center redundancy configurations (N, N+1, 2N) and identifying operational risks.
• Familiarity with industry standards and codes such as NEC, NFPA, IEEE, and ASHRAE.
• Experience participating in maintenance, upgrades, and expansions of live data center environments.
• Willingness to travel up to 40% and participate in an on‑call rotation for emergency response.

Preferred

• Experience with data center design or the commissioning (Cx) of critical facilities.
• Experience managing maintenance programs through a preventative maintenance system (CMMS).
• History of successfully insourcing or outsourcing specific maintenance tasks based on operational needs.

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.

• You love solving complex problems within critical environments and thrive on ensuring everything runs smoothly.
• You’re curious about how to maintain stability and operational excellence amidst rapid scale and technological evolution.
• You’re an expert in hands‑on data center operations, translating past experiences into proactive improvements.

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 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!

Base Salary

The base salary range for this role is $143,000 to $191,000. 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

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: [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.