Operations Engineer, Fleet Reliability

CoreWeave is the AI Hyperscaler™, delivering a cloud platform of cutting edge services powering the next wave of AI. The company’s technology provides enterprises and leading AI labs with the most performant, efficient and resilient solutions for accelerated computing. Since 2017, CoreWeave has operated a growing footprint of data centers covering every region of the US and across Europe. CoreWeave was ranked as one of the TIME100 most influential companies of 2024.

As the leader in the industry, we thrive in an environment where adaptability and resilience are key. Our culture offers career-defining opportunities for those who excel amid change and challenge. If you’re someone who thrives in a dynamic environment, enjoys solving complex problems, and is eager to make a significant impact, CoreWeave is the place for you. Join us, and be part of a team solving some of the most exciting challenges in the industry. 

CoreWeave powers the creation and delivery of the intelligence that drives innovation. To learn more about our values, please visit our careers website.

About the role:

The Fleet Reliability Operations team is responsible for the day-to-day provisioning, management and uptime of CoreWeave’s ever-expanding fleet of server nodes. Playing a central role in CoreWeave’s growth strategy, this team is on the front line for configuration, updates and remote troubleshooting of our highest tier of supercomputing clusters and their networking, delivery platforms and tools dependencies. You will be in a daily battle with the forces of entropy to maximize the number of nodes CoreWeave can deliver to customers.

We are seeking curious, creative, and persistent problem solvers to join our Fleet Reliability Operations team. This individual will join a team of committed engineers working to deploy nodes as fast as they can be racked and turned on. The individual will help us drive batches of server nodes through our provisioning and validation processes while efficiently and effectively troubleshooting node or cluster problems as they arise. 

Key Responsibilities:

• Configure and maintain large-scale, high-performance supercomputing clusters running state-of-the-art GPUs
• Troubleshoot hardware and software issues; escalate and coordinate as needed with data center, network, hardware, and platform teams to drive resolution
• Monitor and analyze system performance and take appropriate remediation actions for cloud health
• Approach your work with flexibility and optimism anticipating shifting business and technical priorities
• Create and maintain documentation of team processes, knowledge and best practices for system management
• Think critically about your day-to-day work and work collaboratively to improve team processes and efficiency

Successful candidates typically share the following skills and experience:

• 2 or more years of experience troubleshooting or administering data center or on-prem infrastructure (servers, storage, network or a mix)
• Strong understanding of Linux system administration and networking concepts
• Ability to troubleshoot hardware and software issues and perform system maintenance tasks consistently and reliably
• Bachelor’s degree in a related field or equivalent experience 

Ideal candidates may also have experience in one or more of these:

• Software development or scripting languages (bash, python, powershell, etc)
• Grafana, prometheus, promsql queries or similar observability platforms
• Data center environments including server racks, HVAC systems, fiber trays
• Kubernetes administration
• HPC - administering GPU-related workloads

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. If a portion of this resonates with you, we’d love to talk. 

Our compensation reflects the cost of labor across several US geographic markets. The base pay for this position ranges from $80,000-$110,000. Pay is based on a number of factors including market location and may vary depending on job-related knowledge, skills, and experience.

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 the employee
• Company-paid Life Insurance 
• Voluntary supplemental life insurance 
• Short and long-term disability insurance 
• Flexible Spending Account
• Tuition Reimbursement 
• 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

At CoreWeave, we are committed to operating as a hybrid workplace, offering employees flexibility in how they structure their time between in-office and remote work. We recognize the significance of fostering connections, collaboration, and creativity within our office culture and its positive impact on our business. Our philosophy operating as a hybrid workplace underscores our dedication to enabling employees to tailor work-life balance to their individual preferences.

For those who do not live within 30 miles of one of our offices, we are open to considering remote work for candidates whose skills and experience strongly align with the role. While we prioritize a hybrid work environment for most roles, we understand the importance of flexibility and are open to remote work for specific positions and specialized skill sets. Onboarding is essential to your success. New employees not based out of an office will be invited to attend onboarding training at one of our hubs within their first month of employment. We continue to foster a collaborative environment by bringing teams together quarterly.

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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: careers@coreweave.com.