Senior Systems Engineer (AI Cloud)

TL;DR

Senior Systems Engineer (AI Cloud): Developing and evolving a Kubernetes-native test framework to qualify host images and infrastructure on physical GPU hardware with an accent on low-level system validation and HPC integration. Focus on hardening the framework core in Rust, extending coverage to Slurm-on-Kubernetes, and implementing AI-native triage tools.

Location: Must be based in the US (Livingston, NJ; New York, NY; Sunnyvale, CA; or Bellevue, WA) and meet U.S. Government export control regulations (U.S. person/permanent resident)

Salary: $153,000 – $204,000

Company

CoreWeave is a specialized cloud provider delivering high-performance GPU infrastructure designed to accelerate AI breakthroughs for labs and global enterprises.

What you will do

• Own and evolve the Kubernetes-native test framework for qualifying host images on real hardware.
• Extend validation coverage to HPC, fabric verification, and Slurm-on-Kubernetes (SUNK).
• Optimize the CI pipeline for speed and reliability, focusing on boot consistency and eliminating flaky tests.
• Build end-to-end reporting paths, including structured results, storage, and triage dashboards.
• Implement AI-native testing using LLMs for log triage, failure classification, and regression detection.
• Collaborate with firmware, kernel, and imaging teams to embed testing into the release process.

Requirements

• 3+ years of experience building test infrastructure, systems software, or platform tooling at scale.
• Proficiency in Python and a strong systems background in Rust, Go, C, or C++.
• Experience operating in Kubernetes environments and managing containerized deployments.
• Deep Linux systems knowledge, including the boot chain, kernel, drivers, and low-level debugging.
• Must be a U.S. person or eligible for export control authorization (citizen, green card holder, etc.).

Nice to have

• Experience with Rust and Kubernetes-native workflow orchestration (e.g., Argo Workflows).
• HPC expertise including InfiniBand/RoCE and GPU/accelerator validation.
• Knowledge of Slurm or Slurm-on-Kubernetes (SUNK).
• Experience applying LLMs to test workflows for triage and failure detection.
• Contributions to open-source systems projects or Rust crates.

Culture & Benefits

• 100% company-paid medical, dental, and vision insurance.
• 401(k) with a generous employer match and Employee Stock Purchase Program (ESPP).
• Flexible PTO and comprehensive disability/life insurance.
• Catered daily lunch at office and data center locations.
• Support for family-forming and mental wellness through dedicated benefit programs.