Senior Production Engineer I

Coreweave; Sunnyvale (CA); On-site; USD 153,000 - 204,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, and vision insurance

401(k) with employer match

Flexible PTO

Tuition Reimbursement

Employee Stock Purchase Program (ESPP)

Mental Wellness Benefits

Job summary

CoreWeave is seeking a Senior Production Engineer to help maintain reliability and stability of our cloud infrastructure in Sunnyvale. You will work with the Production Engineer Team Lead to support incident response, platform reliability, and operational improvements.

You will monitor health, troubleshoot issues, and participate in both day-to-day tasks and incident resolution. The role grows toward more complex responsibilities in incident management and system reliability.

Qualifications

• 4 years of experience in cloud operations, SRE, or related roles.
• Understanding of cloud platforms (Kubernetes, AWS, GCP).
• Familiarity with incident management practices (ITIL, SRE).
• Experience with monitoring/alerting tools (Prometheus, Grafana).
• Scripting/automation with Python, Bash, Terraform, Ansible.

Responsibilities

• Assist in incident response and identify/resolves service disruptions under guidance.
• Document incidents, support RCA and PIRs for lessons learned.
• Develop and maintain incident response playbooks for various scenarios.
• Communicate incident activity to stakeholders with clear records.
• Monitor system health and performance using Prometheus/Grafana.
• Contribute to automation and process improvements to reduce manual work.
• Help establish KPIs and SLAs aligned with team goals.
• Collaborate with engineers to improve platform reliability and disaster recovery.
• Work with team to troubleshoot and refine workflows.

Skills

SRE experience

Cloud platforms (Kubernetes, AWS, GCP)

Incident management practices

Monitoring/alerting (Prometheus, Grafa

Scripting/automation (Python, Bash, TF

Strong communication

Tools

Prometheus

Grafana

Kubernetes

AWS

GCP

Terraform

Ansible

Job description

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.

Role Overview:

As a Senior Production Engineer, you will play a key role in maintaining the reliability and stability of CoreWeave’s cloud infrastructure. You will work closely with the Production Engineer Team Lead and other engineers to support incident response, platform reliability, and operational improvements. This position is ideal for individuals eager to grow their technical skills, contribute to a high-performing team, and make an impact on the operational excellence of CoreWeave’s cloud services.

You will be part of a dynamic team responsible for monitoring the health of our infrastructure, troubleshooting issues, and participating in both day-to-day operational tasks and incident resolution efforts. As you gain experience, you will be guided to take on more complex responsibilities in incident management, process improvement, and system reliability.

Key Responsibilities:

Incident Management & Support:

• Assist in incident response efforts by helping identify and resolve service disruptions quickly, working under the guidance of more senior engineers.
• Help document incidents, assist with root cause analysis (RCA), and support post-incident reviews (PIRs) to identify lessons learned.
• Contribute to the development and maintenance of incident response playbooks to ensure preparedness for various failure scenarios.
• Participate in communication efforts during incidents, updating stakeholders and keeping clear records of incident activities.

Operational Support & Reliability:

• Monitor system performance and health using tools like Prometheus and Grafana, identifying any performance issues or potential incidents.
• Help implement automation and process improvements to enhance efficiency and reduce manual intervention in incident detection and recovery.
• Support the development of KPIs and SLAs for incident management and ensure alignment with team goals.
• Collaborate with engineers across teams to improve platform reliability, resilience improvements, and disaster recovery.

Team Collaboration & Development:

• Work closely with other engineers to troubleshoot system issues, refine workflows, and support ongoing operational needs.
• Participate in knowledge-sharing activities, helping improve team processes and learning from senior team members.

Take part in training and mentorship opportunities to build technical skills and grow into more advanced responsibilities within the team.

Required Qualifications:

• 4 years of experience in cloud operations, site reliability engineering (SRE), or related technical roles.
• Understanding of cloud platforms (e.g., Kubernetes, AWS, GCP) and basic knowledge of cloud infrastructure.
• Familiarity with incident management practices and frameworks (e.g., ITIL, SRE best practices).
• Experience with monitoring and alerting tools (e.g., Prometheus, Grafana) or willingness to learn.
• Basic experience with scripting or automation tools (e.g., Python, Bash, Terraform, Ansible).
• Strong communication skills, with the ability to explain technical concepts clearly and concisely to both technical and non-technical team members.

Ability to work in a fast-paced, high-pressure environment while learning and adapting quickly.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Exposure to Kubernetes, containerization, and distributed systems.
• Familiarity with change management processes and post-incident analysis.
• Experience with automated systems or self-healing infrastructure is a plus.
• A desire to learn and grow in the areas of cloud operations, reliability engineering, and incident management.

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!

The base salary range for this role is $153,000 to $204,000. 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 full-time employees; 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

California Applicants

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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 technology and/or source code subject to U.S. export control laws. Any such access will be provided only in compliance with applicable U.S. export control requirements. As part of the recruitment process, CoreWeave may request limited information reasonably necessary to assess applicable export-control requirements.