Software Engineer, Kubernetes Core Interfaces

CoreWeave; Livingston (NJ); On-site; USD 150,000 - 210,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental & vision insurance

401(k) with employer match

Paid parental leave

Flexible PTO

Tuition reimbursement

Stock Purchase Program

Mental wellness benefits

ESPP

Flexible, full-service childcare

Job summary

CoreWeave is seeking an Engineer for the Kubernetes Core Interfaces Team to design and implement scalable control plane solutions for our GPU-focused cloud platforms. You will build Helm charts, custom controllers, API endpoints, and automation while contributing to dashboards, alerts, and testing frameworks.

You’ll join a high-performance team, participate in on-call rotations, and collaborate closely with teammates to improve reliability and user experience across CoreWeave’s Kubernetes

Qualifications

• 3+ years of experience in software or infrastructure engineering.
• Experienced in developing fault-tolerant, testable software services, primarily using Go.
• Familiar with Kubernetes concepts and/or experienced administrating Kubernetes clusters.

Responsibilities

• Design scalable, fault-tolerant control plane components for CoreWeave Kubernetes platforms.
• Develop Helm charts, controllers, CRDs, gateways, and API endpoints.
• Build deployment automation, monitoring dashboards, and testing frameworks.
• Participate in on-call rotation and incident response for reliability.
• Collaborate with teammates to share ideas and grow in a high-trust environment.

Skills

Go

Kubernetes

Linux

Shell scripting

Storage networking

Tools

Helm charts

Custom controllers

CRDs

Gateways

APIs

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.

What You’ll Do

The Kubernetes Core Interfaces Team at CoreWeave builds the control plane that powers our cloud infrastructure at scale. Our team ensures that the Kubernetes platforms running CoreWeave's GPU workloads are reliable, fault-tolerant, and easy to operate, providing deep insights and smooth experiences for users and internal teams alike.

About The Role

As an Engineer on the Kubernetes Core Interfaces Team, you’ll design and implement scalable solutions that simplify administration and enhance the user experience of CoreWeave's Kubernetes platforms. You will develop Helm charts, custom controllers, API endpoints, and other control plane components, while building automation, dashboards, alerts, and testing frameworks. You’ll participate in the on‑call rotation and collaborate closely with your teammates in a supportive, high‑performance environment that encourages curiosity, ownership, and personal growth.

Some Of What You’ll Work On

• Design and implement solutions for scale, fault tolerance, and operational simplicity in CoreWeave's Kubernetes platforms.
• Develop Helm charts, custom controllers, CRDs, gateways, API endpoints, and other Kubernetes control plane components.
• Build deployment automation, monitoring dashboards, and operational insights for Kubernetes services.
• Participate in the team’s on‑call rotation, contributing to incident response and operational excellence.
• Collaborate with teammates to share ideas, provide feedback, and grow together in a high‑trust environment.

Who You Are

• 3+ years of experience in software or infrastructure engineering.
• Experienced in developing fault‑tolerant, testable software services, primarily using Go.
• Familiar with Kubernetes concepts and/or experienced administrating Kubernetes clusters.
• Comfortable working with Linux systems, shell scripting, and Linux storage/networking stacks.
• Collaborative, curious, and excited to contribute to a diverse, high‑performance team.

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. Here are a few qualities we’ve found compatible with our team. If some of this describes you, we’d love to talk.

• You enjoy solving complex challenges at scale and improving operational workflows.
• You’re curious about cloud infrastructure, Kubernetes, and high‑performance systems.
• You thrive in a collaborative environment, sharing knowledge, and learning from teammates.

Why CoreWeave?

About

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 enables the development of innovative solutions to complex problems. As we get set for takeoff, the organization’s growth opportunities 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!

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. 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

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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 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].

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