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Sr GPU Performance Software Engineer
full-timeBellevue$139k - $204k

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Location

Bellevue

Salary

$139k - $204k

Type

full-time

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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:


Senior engineers are area owners who lead designs, raise engineering standards, and deliver measurable improvements to latency, throughput, and reliability across multiple services. You’ll partner with fleet, product, and hardware teams to evolve our GPU performance testing platform to ensure we deliver a reliable and performant experience to our customers.


About the role:



  • Design and implement solutions to problems of scale for testing and validation of CoreWeave’s global infrastructure.

  • Build and maintain backend services and APIs (gRPC/REST) in Go or Python to interact with Kubernetes and other infrastructure systems.

  • Develop performance tests and automation workflows to expand hardware validation across the CoreWeave fleet.

  • Write and maintain Kubernetes custom controllers and operators to automate infrastructure testing.

  • Adapt and extend open source tooling to enhance visibility into system metrics, performance, and health.

  • Participate in an on-call rotation.



Who You Are:



  • ~3–5 years experience

  • Proficiency in Go and/or Python software development.

  • Hands-on experience with Kubernetes at production scale.


Preferred:



  • Experience testing hardware at scale

  • HPC Experience

  • Experience with AI/ML infrastructure and training / inference


Wondering if you’re a good fit? We believe in investing in our people and value candidates who can bring their diverse experiences to our teams – even if you aren't a 100% skill or experience match.


Why CoreWeave?


At CoreWeave, we work hard, have fun, and move fast!  We’re in an exciting stage of hyper-growth that you will not want to miss out on. We’re not afraid of a little chaos, and we’re 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 takeoff, 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 $139,000 to $204,000. 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 compensation. In 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 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 

  • 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


Our Workplace


While we prioritize a hybrid work environment, remote work may be considered for candidates located more than 30 miles from an office, based on role requirements for specialized skill sets. New hires will be invited to attend onboarding at one of our hubs within their first month. Teams also gather quarterly to support collaboration


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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].


 


Export Control Compliance


This position requires access to export controlled information.  To conform to U.S. Government export regulations applicable to that information, applicant must either be (A) a U.S. person, defined as a (i) U.S. citizen or national, (ii) U.S. lawful permanent resident (green card holder), (iii) refugee under 8 U.S.C. § 1157, or (iv) asylee under 8 U.S.C. § 1158, (B) eligible to access the export controlled information without a required export authorization, or (C) eligible and reasonably likely to obtain the required export authorization from the applicable U.S. government agency.  CoreWeave may, for legitimate business reasons, decline to pursue any export licensing process.

Other facts

Tech stack
Go,Python,Kubernetes,Backend Services,APIs,GRPC,REST,Automation,Performance Testing,Infrastructure,Open Source Tooling,System Metrics,AI/ML Infrastructure,HPC,Hardware Testing

About CoreWeave

CoreWeave is the Essential Cloud for AI

Team size: 1,001-5,000 employees
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Industry: Technology, Information and Internet
Founding Year: 2017

What you'll do

  • Design and implement solutions for testing and validation of CoreWeave’s global infrastructure. Build and maintain backend services and APIs to ensure a reliable and performant experience for customers.

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What does CoreWeave pay for a Sr GPU Performance Software Engineer?

CoreWeave offers a competitive compensation package for the Sr GPU Performance Software Engineer role. The salary range is USD 139k - 204k per year. Apply through Clera to learn more about the full compensation details.

What does a Sr GPU Performance Software Engineer do at CoreWeave?

As a Sr GPU Performance Software Engineer at CoreWeave, you will: design and implement solutions for testing and validation of CoreWeave’s global infrastructure. Build and maintain backend services and APIs to ensure a reliable and performant experience for customers..

Why join CoreWeave as a Sr GPU Performance Software Engineer?

CoreWeave is a leading Technology, Information and Internet company. The Sr GPU Performance Software Engineer role offers competitive compensation.

Is the Sr GPU Performance Software Engineer position at CoreWeave remote?

The Sr GPU Performance Software Engineer position at CoreWeave is based in Bellevue, Washington, United States. Contact the company through Clera for specific work arrangement details.

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