Hardware Engineer (Metal Classic)

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 About the Role CoreWeave is seeking a highly skilled and motivated Engineer to join our Hardware Engineering team. In this role, you will play a crucial part in the design, development, and optimization of our server hardware infrastructure. You’ll collaborate closely with cross-functional teams, external vendors, and key stakeholders to deliver highly performant, reliable, and scalable hardware solutions that power CoreWeave’s rapidly growing infrastructure. What You’ll Do Design, develop, and optimize server hardware infrastructure to support CoreWeave’s high-performance workloads. Develop and maintain hardware/firmware management services that ensure reliability at scale. Automate all aspects of the server hardware lifecycle, from provisioning and configuration to monitoring and decommissioning. Serve as the senior point of contact for hardware escalations and troubleshooting, driving root-cause analysis and long-term fixes. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to define hardware requirements, specifications, and system architecture. Create and maintain accurate documentation of hardware designs, specifications, test procedures, and results. Analyze and optimize hardware system performance, identify bottlenecks, and propose improvements to enhance efficiency and resilience. Establish and continuously refine processes for internal hardware testing, deployment, and performance optimization. Who You Are Proficient in Ansible and Python, with experience programmatically interacting with server BMCs using IPMI or Redfish. Deep understanding of server hardware, components, and management technologies. Proven ability to stay current with industry technologies and trends in server and data center hardware. Previous experience collaborating with hardware vendors to evaluate, qualify, and deploy solutions. Strong passion for automation, with a commitment to automating processes comprehensively and reliably. Excellent documentation skills and attention to detail. Strong analytical and problem‑solving abilities, with a bias toward systematic, data‑driven decisions. Compensation and benefits The base salary range for this role is $109,000 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 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 LeaveFlexible, 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. 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. #J-18808-Ljbffr Neura Market