Senior Systems Engineer, OS Automation

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 SysEng HAVOCK (Hardware - Acceleration - Virtualization - Operating Systems - Containerization - Kernel) is a specialized team. CoreWeave is seeking a highly skilled and motivated Senior Linux OS Automation Engineer to join our SysEng HAVOCK team. Reporting to the Engineering Manager for Systems Engineering, you will play a crucial part in the design, development, and optimization of our bare‑metal systems from POST through joining a Kubernetes cluster. The team’s primary responsibilities include maintaining custom Linux kernels, various OS images, the virtualization stack, and the container/pod runtime stack. You will collaborate closely with cross‑functional teams, up‑stack engineering teams, and stakeholders to ensure the successful delivery of highly performant and reliable software solutions. Responsibilities Design, develop, and maintain automated tooling to reproducibly build, test, and release artifacts that support a variety of hardware platforms in complex environments Custom Linux kernels OS images cloud-init modules Define the artifact release‑cycle roadmaps in coordination with the rest of the organization’s business needs Leverage Kubernetes to automate the testing of OS images and cloud‑init configurations Document the tested and supported OS images and cloud‑init configurations Effectively communicate artifact releases to the rest of the organization Automate packaging of critical components (drivers, microcode, components with out‑of‑tree patches, etc) Serve as a primary point‑of‑contact for boot‑time issue escalation and troubleshooting Collaborate with cross‑functional teams to define Linux and OS requirements, specifications, and system architecture Contribute improvements to code quality Minimum Qualifications 6+ years of professional experience maintaining large fleets of physical Linux systems Proficiency with Golang, Bash, and Python Experience with the following: Developing custom modules for cloud‑init Github Actions or Gitlab Actions for CI/CD Building the Linux kernel/complex C compilation toolchains Packaging software into docker containers Experience with Debian package management Deploying containerized software using Kubernetes Software lifecycle management using semantic version Developing frameworks for complex software tests Demonstrated experience working collaboratively on shared codebases Excellent documentation skills and attention to detail Strong analytical and problem‑solving abilities Served in an on‑call rotation supporting production services Nice‑to‑haves Experience with the following: Supporting both amd64 and arm64 architectures Private Key Infrastructure Different boot formats/mechanisms/tools (UEFI, ipxe, iso, grub, uboot, etc) Ansible/AWX Aptly Packer Packaging software into Debian packages (.deb) Compensation The base salary range for this role is $153,000 to $242,000. 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). Benefits 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 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 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. 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: 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, (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. Seniority Level Mid‑Senior level Employment Type Full‑time Job Function Information Technology Industries Technology, Information and Internet #J-18808-Ljbffr CoreWeave