Software Engineer, Kubernetes Core Interfaces

Software Engineer, Kubernetes Core Interfaces

Livingston, NJ / New York, NY 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.

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?

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.

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, Paid Time Off (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

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: View email address on click.appcast.io.

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.