Senior Specialist Field Engineer Kubernetes

About the role:

CoreWeave runs some of the largest GPU-based Kubernetes clusters for the most sophisticated users in the world. As a Senior Specialist Field Engineer for Kubernetes youll help customers run training and inference on those clusters and get the most out of the control plane the scheduler and the operators that run them. Youll work closely with the product and engineering teams and what you learn in the field will help shape what they build.

In this role you will:

• Design Kubernetes architectures for complex customers.
• Troubleshoot problems that span the API server etcd the scheduler the kubelet the container runtime the CNI the network and storage across clusters with thousands of GPU nodes.
• Find where the product falls short for real workloads and help the engineering teams fill those gaps.
• Lead customer technical overviews proofs of concept and customer workshops with occasional travel

Who You Are:

• B.S. in Computer Science or a related technical discipline or equivalent experience.
• 7 years building or operating large-scale distributed systems as a platform systems or software engineer or in a deeply technical Kubernetes-focused field role.
• Have written and run Kubernetes operators or controllers in production in Go or Rust using CRDs to extend the API.
• Deep understanding of Kubernetes internals: the API server etcd the scheduler and the various controllers and how they work together.
• Solid working knowledge of admission control and policy (validating and mutating webhooks Kyverno or similar) RBAC and ServiceAccounts.
• Hands-on experience with Helm GitOps delivery (Argo CD or Flux) and observability with Prometheus and OpenTelemetry.
• Able to explain technical problems clearly to engineers and executives building trust with customers.

Preferred:

• GPU scheduling and resource management: device plugins topology-aware scheduling MIG and MPS and InfiniBand/RDMA device configuration.
• Scaling the control plane: API server request lifecycle etcd membership upgrades and backups at thousands of nodes.
• Experience with Slurm or other batch schedulers for AI training.
• Image and artifact supply chain security: signing provenance and container runtime least privilege.
• Contributions to Kubernetes or CNCF projects or published work on Kubernetes internals or operator design.

Youll fit here if...

• Youd rather read the controller source than guess why it reconciled.
• Youre comfortable saying I dont know yet and then you go find out.
• You like working on a hard problem alongside the customer and the engineering team and you share the credit.

Wondering if youre a good fit

We believe in investing in our people and value candidates who bring their own experiences to our teams - even if you arent a 100% skill or experience match. If some of this describes you wed love to talk.

Why CoreWeave

At CoreWeave we work hard have fun and move fast! Were in an exciting stage of hyper-growth that you will not want to miss out on. Were not afraid of a little chaos and were constantly learning. Our team cares deeply about how we build our product and how we work together which is represented through our core values:

• Be Curious at Your Core
• Act Like an Owner
• Empower Employees
• Deliver Best-in-Class Client Experiences
• Achieve More Together

We support and encourage an entrepreneurial outlook and independent thinking. We foster an environment that encourages collaboration and provides the opportunity to develop innovative solutions to complex problems. As we get set for take off the growth opportunities within the organization are constantly expanding. You will be surrounded by some of the best talent in the industry who will want to learn from you too. Come join us!

The base salary range for this role is $182000 to $242000. The starting salary will be determined based on job-related knowledge skills experience and market location. We strive for both market alignment and internal equity when determining addition to base salary our total rewards package includes a discretionary bonus equity awards and a comprehensive benefits program (all based on eligibility).

What We Offer

The range weve 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. The benefits below reflect our US-based offerings for full-time employees; for roles in other locations benefits vary and are shared during the hiring process. These include:

• 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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