Senior Software Engineer, Infrastructure Engineering

ZipRecruiter; New York (NY); Hybrid; USD 160,000 - 185,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading company in the cloud infrastructure space is seeking a highly skilled Sr. Infrastructure Engineer to join their Hardware Engineering Dev team. This role involves developing and monitoring bare-metal infrastructure solutions, ensuring service reliability, and supporting operations with a focus on incident management and cross-functional collaboration.

Benefits

Medical, dental, and vision insurance

Company-paid Life Insurance

401(k) with generous employer match

Flexible PTO

Catered lunch each day

Mental Wellness Benefits

Qualifications

• 4 years of experience in cloud operations or site reliability engineering.
• Familiarity with incident management practices.
• Proficiency with Go.

Responsibilities

• Assist in incident response and documentation.
• Monitor system performance using Prometheus and Grafana.
• Collaborate to improve platform reliability.

Skills

Analytical and problem-solving

Incident management

Documentation skills

Tools

Prometheus

Grafana

Kubernetes

AWS

GCP

Job description

Job DescriptionJob Description

CoreWeave is the AI Hyperscaler, delivering a cloud platform of cutting edge services powering the next wave of AI. Our technology provides enterprises and leading AI labs with the most performant, efficient and resilient solutions for accelerated computing. Since 2017, CoreWeave has operated a growing footprint of data centers covering every region of the US and across Europe. CoreWeave was ranked as one of the TIME100 most influential companies of 2024.

As the leader in the industry, we thrive in an environment where adaptability and resilience are key. Our culture offers career-defining opportunities for those who excel amid change and challenge. If you're someone who thrives in a dynamic environment, enjoys solving complex problems, and is eager to make a significant impact, CoreWeave is the place for you. Join us, and be part of a team solving some of the most exciting challenges in the industry.

CoreWeave powers the creation and delivery of the intelligence that drives innovation.

About the Role:

CoreWeave is seeking a highly skilled and motivated Sr. Infrastructure Engineer to join our Hardware Engineering Dev team ( Metal Dev). Reporting to the Engineering Manager for Hardware Engineering Dev, you will play a crucial part in the development, deployment, and monitoring of services that manage our bare-metal infrastructure. You will collaborate closely with cross-functional teams, external vendors, and other stakeholders to ensure the successful delivery of highly performant and reliable infrastructure solutions.

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.

• Collaborate with upstream communities, including Go and Redfish-based projects
• Document hardware automation workflows and processes
• Create CI/CD pipelines.
• Ensure smooth operation of all aspects of the server hardware lifecycle, from provisioning to end-of-life, by troubleshooting bugs, automating common tasks, and documenting processes
• Work closely with our Fleet Operations Team, enabling them to self-service as much as possible rather than escalating
• Build out dashboards and alerts to make efficient operational troubleshooting
• Participate in on-call rotation

Minimum Qualification:

• 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).
• Proficiency with Go
• Prior experience with Prometheus / Grafana
• Previous experience deploying containerized applications using Kubernetes
• Excellent documentation skills and attention to detail
• Strong analytical and problem-solving abilities
• Served on an on-call rotation supporting production services
• Applicants must have work authorization that does not require sponsorship from the company now or in the future.

Our compensation reflects the cost of labor across several US geographic markets. The base pay for this position ranges from $160,000-$185,000. Pay is based on a number of factors including market location and may vary depending on job-related knowledge, skills, and experience. This position also includes a discretionary bonus, equity, and a comprehensive benefits package.

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, including:

• Medical, dental, and vision insurance - 100% paid for by CoreWeave
• Company-paid Life Insurance
• Voluntary supplemental life insurance
• Short and long-term insurance
• Flexible Spending Account
• Health Savings Account
• Tuition Reimbursement
• 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

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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 , , , , , , , , , 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].