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CoreWeave is the AI Hyperscaler™, delivering a cloud platform of cutting edge services powering the next wave of AI. Our 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.
About This Role We are seeking a highly experienced and strategic Principal Engineer to lead the architecture, development, and operations of Managed databases for AI-workloads. In this role, you will help shape the vision and direction on how customers and internal stakeholders store and access operational data for AI/ML workloads. Further, the role will define the strategy and lead vertical stack integration of data needs for AI inferencing and Agentic flows. You will have direct access to customers and work closely with engineering stakeholders across CoreWeave products.
What You’ll Do
Define and drive CoreWeave’s Managed databases technical roadmap and strategy.
Design and implement advanced database solutions applicable to AI workloads, while ensuring fault tolerance, high‑scale, and low‑latency.
Build solutions that offer programmatic access to creating, scaling, and modifying databases.
Champion initiatives to improve reliability, durability, and self‑healing capabilities of systems, and assume operational responsibilities.
Develop operational review practices to assess performance against targets and iterating on those targets.
Mentor and guide engineering teams on best practices in product engineering, fostering a customer‑focused approach to systems design and technical excellence.
Who You Are
Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Computer Science, Software Engineering, or a related field.
10+ years of experience in distributed systems, with a focus on reliability and scale. Hands‑on technical leader.
Prior experience with managed databases as a SaaS offering.
Proven experience building products to address customer needs.
Prior experience of building AI features in production is a plus.
Proficiency in Golang or Python.
Strong understanding of cloud computing infrastructure using Kubernetes, scalable architectures, and automation.
Excellent analytical and problem‑solving skills, with the ability to synthesize problem statements from interactions with customers and design solutions given ambiguous requirements.
Strong communication and interpersonal skills, able to convey storage engineering strategies and practices to technical and non‑technical audiences.
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
What We Offer The base salary range for this role is $227,000 to $303,000. The starting salary will be determined based on job‑related knowledge, skills, experience, and market 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
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 We prioritize a hybrid work environment. Remote work may be considered for candidates located more than 30 miles from an office. New hires will be invited to attend onboarding at one of our hubs within their first month. Teams also gather quarterly to support collaboration.
Export Control Compliance This position requires access to export‑controlled information. To conform to U.S. Government export regulations, applicant must either be a U.S. person, defined as a U.S. citizen or national, lawful permanent resident, refugee, or asylee, or be eligible to access the export‑controlled information without a required export authorization.
Equal Opportunity 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. Qualified applicants with disabilities will be provided reasonable accommodations.
California applicants only – California Consumer Privacy Act compliance statement.
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Principal Engineer - Managed Databases
role at
CoreWeave
CoreWeave is the AI Hyperscaler™, delivering a cloud platform of cutting edge services powering the next wave of AI. Our 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.
About This Role We are seeking a highly experienced and strategic Principal Engineer to lead the architecture, development, and operations of Managed databases for AI-workloads. In this role, you will help shape the vision and direction on how customers and internal stakeholders store and access operational data for AI/ML workloads. Further, the role will define the strategy and lead vertical stack integration of data needs for AI inferencing and Agentic flows. You will have direct access to customers and work closely with engineering stakeholders across CoreWeave products.
What You’ll Do
Define and drive CoreWeave’s Managed databases technical roadmap and strategy.
Design and implement advanced database solutions applicable to AI workloads, while ensuring fault tolerance, high‑scale, and low‑latency.
Build solutions that offer programmatic access to creating, scaling, and modifying databases.
Champion initiatives to improve reliability, durability, and self‑healing capabilities of systems, and assume operational responsibilities.
Develop operational review practices to assess performance against targets and iterating on those targets.
Mentor and guide engineering teams on best practices in product engineering, fostering a customer‑focused approach to systems design and technical excellence.
Who You Are
Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Computer Science, Software Engineering, or a related field.
10+ years of experience in distributed systems, with a focus on reliability and scale. Hands‑on technical leader.
Prior experience with managed databases as a SaaS offering.
Proven experience building products to address customer needs.
Prior experience of building AI features in production is a plus.
Proficiency in Golang or Python.
Strong understanding of cloud computing infrastructure using Kubernetes, scalable architectures, and automation.
Excellent analytical and problem‑solving skills, with the ability to synthesize problem statements from interactions with customers and design solutions given ambiguous requirements.
Strong communication and interpersonal skills, able to convey storage engineering strategies and practices to technical and non‑technical audiences.
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
What We Offer The base salary range for this role is $227,000 to $303,000. The starting salary will be determined based on job‑related knowledge, skills, experience, and market 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
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 We prioritize a hybrid work environment. Remote work may be considered for candidates located more than 30 miles from an office. New hires will be invited to attend onboarding at one of our hubs within their first month. Teams also gather quarterly to support collaboration.
Export Control Compliance This position requires access to export‑controlled information. To conform to U.S. Government export regulations, applicant must either be a U.S. person, defined as a U.S. citizen or national, lawful permanent resident, refugee, or asylee, or be eligible to access the export‑controlled information without a required export authorization.
Equal Opportunity 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. Qualified applicants with disabilities will be provided reasonable accommodations.
California applicants only – California Consumer Privacy Act compliance statement.
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