Systems Engineer, Automation

Posted 23 Days Ago
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Remote
160K-185K Annually
5-7 Years Experience
Cloud • Information Technology • Machine Learning
We empower creators and innovators with access to GPU resources they need to work more efficiently.
The Role
CoreWeave is seeking a Systems Automation Engineer to design, develop, and optimize bare-metal systems in a cloud computing environment. Responsibilities include automating system tasks, maintaining critical components, and collaborating with cross-functional teams. The role requires 5+ years of experience in maintaining Linux servers and proficiency in automation programming languages like Python.
Summary Generated by Built In

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:

CoreWeave is seeking a highly skilled and motivated Systems Automation Engineer to join our Kernel HAVOCK Team, reporting to the Manager of Systems Engineering. In this role, you will play a crucial part in the design, development, and optimization of our bare-metal systems from POST through joining a Kubernetes cluster. The team’s primary responsibilities include maintaining a custom Linux kernel, various OS images (Ubuntu-based), the virtualization stack (kubevirt/qemu/vfio), and the container/pod runtime stack (containerd/nydus/kubelet). You will collaborate closely with cross-functional teams, upstack engineering teams, and stakeholders to successfully deliver highly performant and reliable software solutions.


Kernel Hardware - Acceleration - Virtualization - Operating Systems - Containerization - Kubelet

Our Team’s Stack:

  • Linux Kernel (custom build)
  • Intel/AMD CPUs, Nvidia GPUs, DPUs, Infiniband and Ethernet NICs
  • ARM CPUs
  • KubeVirt, QEMU, SR-IOV, vfio-pci
  • Ubuntu
  • Containerd, Kubelet

Responsibilities:

  • Develop and maintain tooling to support both stateless and stateful systems
  • Automate packaging of critical components (e.g. drivers, microcode, components with out-of-tree patches, etc)
  • Build long-lived, well documented tooling for automating various tasks related to the full lifecycle of systems (e.g. hardware/software inventory management, hardware diagnostics, performance benchmarking, etc)
  • Build and serve as point of contact for CI/CD pipelines for reproducible software builds, OS images, and kernel/OS-level testing 
  • Collaborate with cross-functional teams to define Linux and OS requirements, specifications, and system architecture

Requirements:

  • 5+ years of professional experience maintaining clusters of Linux servers
  • Fluency with a programming language geared toward automation (Python preferred, but others possible)
  • Experience adhering to structured release cycles
  • Experience building CI/CD pipelines (GitHub or GitLab)
  • Experiencing with implementing automation testing
  • Ability to effectively prioritize and communicate proposed features and fixes
  • Strong passion for automation, with a commitment to automating processes comprehensively
  • Excellent documentation skills and attention to detail
  • Strong analytical and problem-solving abilities

Nice-to-haves:

  • Experience building and/or extending automation frameworks
  • Familiarity with Golang
  • Opinions about software version control and team collaboration 
  • Experience writing software tests

Our compensation reflects the cost of labor across several US geographic markets. The base pay for this position ranges from $160,000-$185,000. 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: [email protected].

Top Skills

Linux
Python

What the Team is Saying

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The Company
Roseland, NJ
600 Employees
Hybrid Workplace
Year Founded: 2017

What We Do

CoreWeave is a specialized cloud provider, delivering a massive scale of GPU compute resources on top of the industry’s fastest and most flexible infrastructure. CoreWeave builds cloud solutions for compute intensive use cases — VFX and rendering, machine learning and AI, batch processing, and Pixel Streaming — that are up to 35 times faster and 80% less expensive than the large, generalized public clouds. Learn more at www.coreweave.com.

Why Work With Us

At CoreWeave we work hard, have fun and move fast! Today we are a small, growing team of intelligent, genuine people, that value different perspectives and approaches to solving complex problems. We foster an environment that champions collaboration and prioritizes innovative solutions. Here, you are surrounded by the best.

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