Senior Operations Engineering

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. About the RoleCoreWeave’s MetalDev team is seeking an experienced Senior Operations Engineer to join the MetalDev Operations team. Reporting to the Engineering Manager, this hands-on technical role focuses on service reliability, observability, and operational excellence.You will develop deep expertise in the Redfish-based services and automation tools used by frontline operations teams during data center bring-ups and in production environments. You will identify gaps in tooling and operational processes, partner with the engineering team to develop and validate fixes, and help ensure our automation operates reliably at scale.In this role, you will work with cutting-edge infrastructure, including high-performance NVIDIA GPU servers, Cooling Distribution Units (CDUs), NVLink switches, and power shelves supporting GB200 and GB300 Vera Rubin NVL72 systems and custom in-house hardware. You will collaborate closely with the Hardware Engineering, Fleet Operations, and the Service Engineering teams.Approximately 80% of the role will focus on day-to-day operations, production support, and incident response. The remaining 20% will focus on improving operational processes, observability, documentation, and remediation capabilities and automation to prevent recurring incidents and increase service reliability.Diagnose problems involving BMCs of, servers, DPUs, power shelves, Cooling Distribution Units (CDUs). Monitor fleet health, identify unhealthy devices, and coordinate remediation using established tools and procedures.Partner with Fleet Operations and other engineering teams to resolve complex or recurring production issues.Perform root-cause analysis and post-incident reviews, ensuring corrective actions are documented, tracked, and completed.Support the team owned services in production environments and participate in the team’s on-call rotation.Observability, Reliability, and Vendor PartnershipsOwn monitoring, dashboards, alerts, and operational KPIs for the team owned services using Prometheus and Grafana.Define reliability objectives and drive measurable reductions in incidents, escalations, and recurring support requests.Investigate hardware, firmware, and issues in partnership with internal engineering teams and external vendors.Manage vendor support cases involving BMCs, servers, power systems, and cooling infrastructure.Collect and provide diagnostic data, track issues through resolution, and validate vendor fixes before production rollout.Documentation and Continuous ImprovementCreate and maintain operational documentation, troubleshooting guides, escalation procedures, and service-support materials.Capture and share incident findings and operational knowledge across the team and partner teams.Evaluate team processes using operational data and incident trends, and recommend improvements.Minimum Qualifications5+ of experience in cloud operations, site reliability engineering (SRE), infrastructure operations, or a related technical field.Working knowledge of Kubernetes and at least one public cloud platform, such as AWS or GCP.Experience deploying and supporting containerized applications in Kubernetes environments.Experience using Prometheus, Grafana, and PromQL for monitoring, alerting, and troubleshooting.Strong knowledge of Linux system administration and internals and scripting.Experience troubleshooting complex issues across software services, operating systems, networks, and physical infrastructure.Experience participating in an on-call rotation supporting production services.Familiarity with high-performance computing, GPU infrastructure, DPUs, or large-scale AI clusters.Experience working in data center environments, including server racks, power-distribution equipment, and cooling systems.Bachelor’s degree in computer science, engineering, or a related discipline—or equivalent practical experience.Understanding of Python or Golang.Here are a few qualities we’ve found compatible with our team. You enjoy working close to the hardware and are curious about how GPUs, servers, and data centers fit together.You thrive in infrastructure environments where reliability, performance, and automation matter as much as features.You like collaborating across hardware, platform, and product teams to solve complex, ambiguous problems.Be Curious at Your CoreAct Like an OwnerEmpower EmployeesDeliver Best-in-Class Client ExperiencesAchieve More TogetherWe 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 growth opportunities within the organization are constantly expanding. The base salary range for this role is $134,000 to $179,000. 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). 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; Medical, dental, and vision insurance - 100% paid for by CoreWeaveCompany-paid Life Insurance Voluntary supplemental life insurance Short and long-term disability insurance Flexible Spending AccountHealth Savings AccountTuition Reimbursement Ability to Participate in Employee Stock Purchase Program (ESPP)Mental Wellness Benefits through Spring Health Family-Forming support provided by CarrotPaid Parental Leave Flexible, full-service childcare support with Kinside401(k) with a generous employer matchFlexible PTOCatered lunch each day in our office and data center locationsA casual work environmentA work culture focused on innovative disruptionCalifornia ApplicantsCalifornia Consumer Privacy Act Equal Opportunity & AccommodationsCoreWeave 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. Export Control ComplianceThis position requires access to export controlled information. S. citizen or national, (ii) U.S. lawful permanent resident (green card holder), (iii) refugee under 8 U.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.