Senior Platform Engineer II, Compute Services
About The Position
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 www.coreweave.com . What You’ll Do: We are seeking a Senior Platform Engineer to join our Kubernetes Infrastructure team. This role involves administering our critical multi-tenant Kubernetes platforms and collaborating with development teams to establish proper deployment architectures. The ideal candidate will have a strong background in resilient kubernetes application architecture and deployment. About the role: Champion reliability initiatives for Kubernetes application deployments: Advocate for best practices to ensure high availability, scalability, and resilience of applications in Kubernetes, focusing on robust testing, secure pipelines, and efficient resource use. Administer multi-tenant Kubernetes platforms: Manage complex multi-tenant Kubernetes clusters, configuring access, quotas, and security for isolation and optimal resource allocation while upholding SLAs. Perform lifecycle and day 2 operations on clusters: Execute Kubernetes cluster lifecycle, including provisioning, patching, monitoring, backup, disaster recovery, and troubleshooting. Deep dive into reliability issues: Conduct in-depth analysis and root cause identification for complex reliability incidents in Kubernetes, utilizing advanced debugging and monitoring tools to propose preventative measures. Perform on-call duties: Respond to critical alerts and incidents outside business hours, providing timely resolution to minimize disruptions, collaborating with teams, and communicating clearly. Who You Are: Bachelor's in CS, Engineering, or related field, or equivalent experience preferred.
Requirements
- 5+ years administering multi-tenant SAAS Kubernetes (EKS, AKS, GKS)
- Strong Gitops/Devops with Argocd or similar helm chart management
- Proven Docker and containerization experience
- Strong Linux OS experience
- Proficient in Go
- Excellent problem-solving, debugging, and analytical skills
- Strong communication and collaboration
Nice To Haves
- Master's degree in Computer Science, Engineering, or a related field.
- Experience with performance profiling and optimization of distributed systems.
- Knowledge of network protocols and distributed consensus algorithms.
Responsibilities
- Champion reliability initiatives for Kubernetes application deployments
- Administer multi-tenant Kubernetes platforms
- Perform lifecycle and day 2 operations on clusters
- Deep dive into reliability issues
- Perform on-call duties
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
- Ability to Participate in 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
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Mid Level
Number of Employees
501-1,000 employees
