Hardware Engineering - NPI Manager Job at CoreWeave in Sunnyvale

CoreWeave is The Essential Cloud for AI™. Built for pioneers by pioneers, we deliver 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.

What You’ll Do

• Lead and expand a world‑class multidisciplinary NPI team (mechanical, thermal, electrical, and power engineers).
• Foster a culture of innovation, accountability, and continuous improvement.
• Develop measurable goals and ensure alignment with organizational objectives.
• Oversee the full NPI lifecycle: from early design validation and prototyping through volume ramp and production handoff.
• Define and refine processes for hardware bring‑up, integration, testing, and deployment.
• Identify and eliminate process bottlenecks to accelerate time‑to‑deploy for new hardware programs.
• Partner with Systems Engineering, Operations, Data Center, and Supply Chain teams to ensure seamless hardware integration.
• Collaborate with vendors and manufacturing partners to drive continuous improvements in product design and reliability.
• Serve as the senior escalation point for hardware issues encountered during validation and deployment.
• Guide the design and review of mechanical, thermal, electrical, and power systems for new platforms.
• Drive the creation of test plans, performance validation procedures, and quality metrics.
• Analyze and optimize performance and efficiency across hardware configurations at scale.

Who You Are

• 8+ years of experience in hardware engineering or NPI environments, with 3+ years in a management or technical leadership role.
• Proven track record of delivering new hardware platforms from concept to production in large‑scale environments.
• Deep understanding of one or more engineering disciplines: mechanical, thermal, electrical, or power systems.
• Experience working closely with hardware vendors and OEMs to resolve design, validation, or manufacturing issues.
• Exceptional leadership, communication, and cross‑functional collaboration skills.
• Strong program management and process development experience.
• Passion for operational excellence and building scalable systems.
• Ability to thrive in a fast‑paced, highly technical, and dynamic environment.
• Bonus: Experience in data center hardware, server design, or compute infrastructure.
• Bonus: Background in automation or firmware‑driven hardware validation.
• Bonus: Start‑up or high‑growth environment experience.

Compensation

The base salary range for this role is $165,000 to $260,000. The starting salary will be determined based on job‑related knowledge, skills, experience, and market location. In addition to base salary, our total rewards package includes a discretionary bonus, equity awards, and a comprehensive benefits program (all based on eligibility).

Benefits

• Medical, dental, and vision insurance – 100% paid by CoreWeave
• Company‑paid life insurance
• Voluntary supplemental life insurance
• Short and long‑term disability insurance
• Flexible Spending Account
• Health Savings Account
• Tuition reimbursement
• Participation in Employee Stock Purchase Program (ESPP)
• Mental wellness benefits through Spring Health
• Family‑forming support through Carrot
• Paid parental leave
• Flexible, full‑service childcare support with Kinside
• 401(k) with generous employer match
• Flexible PTO
• Catered lunch each day in our office and data center locations
• Casual work environment
• 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.

Equal Employment Opportunity Statement

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: careers@coreweave.com.

Export Control Compliance

This position requires access to export‑controlled information. Applicants must either be a U.S. person (U.S. citizen or national, lawful permanent resident, refugee under 8 U.S.C. § 1157, or asylee under 8 U.S.C. § 1158), eligible to access the export‑controlled information without required export authorization, or eligible to obtain such authorization. CoreWeave may, for legitimate business reasons, decline to pursue any export licensing process.