Principal Engineer, Developer Productivity

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 this Role:

We are seeking a highly experienced and strategic Principal Engineer to drive Developer Productivity and Engineering Excellence at scale across our Engineering Organization. In this role, you will help shape the vision and direction for engineering productivity tools, frameworks, and practices across the organization, enabling our engineering teams to build and deliver software more efficiently and effectively. You'll work closely with engineering stakeholders, across multiple teams, to ensure we continue building a world class Engineering Organization. 

What you’ll Do:

• Lead the strategy and implementation for engineering productivity and operational excellence, ensuring alignment with business goals and performance objectives.
• Identify and prioritize initiatives that enhance developer workflows, automation, and tools to reduce friction in software development and deployment processes.
• Design and implement frameworks for continuous integration and delivery (CI/CD), automated testing, and monitoring that accelerate product development and enhance code quality.
• Provide expertise on scalable development practices, code health, and system observability to foster a high-performance engineering culture.
• Conduct assessments of engineering workflows and productivity metrics, analyzing data to identify bottlenecks and opportunities for improvement.
• Develop strategies and guide the adoption of tools and practices that support engineering teams in scaling efficiently without compromising quality or performance.
• Evaluate and recommend tools and platforms that support engineering productivity, collaboration, and high-quality software delivery.
• Act as a trusted advisor to senior leadership, providing insights on engineering productivity trends and advocating for investments in developer experience.
• Collaborate with engineering, infrastructure, and product teams to ensure productivity solutions align with evolving project requirements and technical architecture.
• Mentor and guide engineering teams on best practices in software engineering and productivity, building a culture of continuous improvement and technical excellence.
• Develop and enforce standards, guidelines, and practices that ensure high code quality, performance, and maintainability across the organization.

Who You Are

• Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Computer Science, Software Engineering, or a related field.
• 10+ years of experience in software engineering, with a focus on engineering productivity, automation, and distributed systems.
• Proven experience leading productivity and operational excellence initiatives and influencing senior leadership on engineering best practices.
• Proficiency in one or more programming languages (Go, Python, Rust).
• In-depth experience with CI/CD platforms (eg :  Github, Gitlab , Jenkins) , testing frameworks and observability tools (eg : prometheus, grafana)
• Strong understanding of cloud computing infrastructure using Kubernetes, scalable architectures, and software development best practices.
• Excellent analytical and problem-solving skills, with the ability to streamline complex workflows for high efficiency at scale.
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills, able to convey productivity strategies and practices to technical and non-technical audiences.

Our compensation reflects the cost of labor across several US geographic markets. The base pay for this position ranges from $275,000 - $330,000. 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 CoreWeave
• Company-paid Life Insurance 
• Voluntary supplemental life insurance 
• Short and long-term disability insurance 
• Flexible Spending Account
• Health Savings 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.