Engineer, Kubernetes Core Interfaces

CoreWeave; Livingston (NJ); On-site; USD 109,000 - 160,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, and vision insurance

Tuition Reimbursement

401(k) with employer match

Flexible PTO

Catered daily lunch

Job summary

A dynamic technology company in Livingston, NJ is seeking an Engineer to join their Kubernetes Core Interfaces Team. This role involves designing scalable solutions and working with Kubernetes components to streamline user experiences. Ideal candidates will have experience in software engineering, particularly in developing fault-tolerant services with Go. CoreWeave offers a collaborative work environment with various benefits including competitive salary and comprehensive health insurance.

Qualifications

• Three or more years of experience in a software or infrastructure engineering industry.
• Experience developing fault-tolerant software services.
• Understanding of Kubernetes major components.

Responsibilities

• Design and implement solutions for scale and fault tolerance.
• Develop Helm charts, custom controllers, and other Kubernetes components.
• Create test plans and deployment automation.

Skills

Experience in software or infrastructure engineering

Development of fault-tolerant software services

Familiarity with Kubernetes

Knowledge of Linux and shell scripting

Tools

Go

Kubernetes

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

We’re looking for an Engineer to join the Kubernetes Core Interfaces Team and help shape the next-generation control plane that will propel CoreWeave into its next era of scale. You’ll join a tight-knit group of 6–8 highly skilled engineers and dive into the full spectrum of exciting, high-impact challenges that come with building a cloud from the ground up—all in a collaborative, supportive, and high-performance environment.

About The Role

As a member of the Kubernetes Core Interfaces Team, you’ll have the opportunity to:

• Design and implement solutions to fascinating problems of scale and fault tolerance to simplify the administration and user experience of CoreWeave’s Kubernetes platforms.
• Develop Helm charts, custom controllers, resource definitions, gateways, API endpoints, and other Kubernetes control plane components.
• Create test plans, deployment automation, dashboards, alerts, and insights into our product’s operations as well as participate in the Kubernetes Core Interfaces on-call rotation.
• Grow, change, invest in your teammates, be invested-in, share your ideas, listen to others, be curious, have fun, and, above all, be yourself.

Who You Are

• You have three or more years of experience in a software or infrastructure engineering industry.
• You have experience developing fault-tolerant, testable software services and are comfortable with the idea of using Go as your primary programming language.
• You have some experience using Kubernetes with a conceptual understanding of its major components and/or have administrated Kubernetes clusters.
• You know your way around a Linux distro, shell scripting, and/or the Linux storage and networking stacks.
• You’re excited about being part of a team of diverse perspectives and backgrounds that believe in tackling challenges, growing hand in hand, and winning together.

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.

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 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!

The base salary range for this role is $109,000 to $160,000. 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

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.

• 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.

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Equal Opportunity Employer

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 (i) a 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, or (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.