Senior Platform Engineer II, Compute Services

CoreWeave; Sunnyvale (CA); Hybrid; USD 165,000 - 242,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, and vision insurance

Company-paid Life Insurance

Flexible PTO

401(k) with a generous employer match

Tuition Reimbursement

Job summary

A leading cloud service provider in California is seeking a Senior Platform Engineer II to champion reliability and administer multi-tenant Kubernetes platforms. The ideal candidate will have over 5 years of experience in Kubernetes, a strong background in resilient application architectures, and excellent problem-solving skills. This role offers a competitive salary and a dynamic work environment with a variety of benefits.

Qualifications

• 5+ years administering multi‑tenant SaaS Kubernetes (EKS, AKS, GKS).
• CKA or similar certifications is highly desired.
• Excellent problem‑solving, debugging, and analytical skills.

Responsibilities

• Champion reliability initiatives for Kubernetes application deployments.
• Administer multi‑tenant Kubernetes platforms managing complex clusters.
• Perform lifecycle and day 2 operations on clusters.
• Conduct analysis for reliability incidents in Kubernetes.
• Respond to critical alerts and incidents outside business hours.

Skills

Kubernetes administration

GitOps

DevOps

Docker

Linux OS

Go programming

Problem-solving

Education

Bachelor's in Computer Science or related field

Master’s degree in Computer Science or related field

Job description

Join to apply for the Senior Platform Engineer II, Compute Services role at CoreWeave.

CoreWeave is The Essential Cloud for AI™. Built for pioneers by pioneers, CoreWeave delivers a platform of technology, tools, and teams that enables innovators to build and scale AI with confidence. Trusted by leading AI labs, startups, and global enterprises, CoreWeave combines superior infrastructure performance with deep technical expertise to accelerate breakthroughs and turn compute into capability. Founded in 2017, CoreWeave became a publicly traded company (Nasdaq: CRWV) in March 2025. Learn more at www.coreweave.com.

What You’ll Do

• Champion reliability initiatives for Kubernetes application deployments: advocate for best practices to ensure high availability, scalability, and resilience of applications in Kubernetes, focusing on robust testing, secure pipelines, and efficient resource use.
• Administer multi‑tenant Kubernetes platforms: manage complex multi‑tenant Kubernetes clusters, configuring access, quotas, and security for isolation and optimal resource allocation while upholding SLAs.
• Perform lifecycle and day 2 operations on clusters: execute Kubernetes cluster lifecycle, including provisioning, patching, monitoring, backup, disaster recovery, and troubleshooting.
• Deep dive into reliability issues: conduct in‑depth analysis and root cause identification for complex reliability incidents in Kubernetes, utilizing advanced debugging and monitoring tools to propose preventative measures.
• Perform on‑call duties: respond to critical alerts and incidents outside business hours, providing timely resolution to minimize disruptions, collaborating with teams, and communicating clearly.

About The Role

This role involves administering our critical multi‑tenant Kubernetes platforms and collaborating with development teams to establish proper deployment architectures. The ideal candidate will have a strong background in resilient Kubernetes application architecture and deployment.

Who You Are

• Bachelor's in CS, Engineering, or related field, or equivalent experience preferred.
• CKA or similar certifications is highly desired.
• 5+ years administering multi‑tenant SaaS Kubernetes (EKS, AKS, GKS).
• Strong GitOps/DevOps with ArgoCD or similar helm chart management.
• Proven Docker and containerization experience.
• Strong Linux OS experience.
• Proficient in Go.
• Excellent problem‑solving, debugging, and analytical skills.
• Strong communication and collaboration.

Preferred

• Master’s degree in Computer Science, Engineering, or a related field.
• Experience with performance profiling and optimization of distributed systems.
• Knowledge of network protocols and distributed consensus algorithms.

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

What We Offer

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. 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).

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
• 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

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.

California Consumer Privacy Act

California applicants only.

Equal Opportunity

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.

• 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.