CoreWeave
Senior Systems Engineer, OS Automation
CoreWeave, Sunnyvale, California, United States, 94087
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.
About The Role SysEng HAVOCK (Hardware - Acceleration - Virtualization - Operating Systems - Containerization - Kernel) is a specialized team. CoreWeave is seeking a highly skilled and motivated Senior Linux OS Automation Engineer to join our SysEng HAVOCK team. Reporting to the Engineering Manager for Systems Engineering, 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 custom Linux kernels, various OS images, the virtualization stack, and the container/pod runtime stack. You will collaborate closely with cross‑functional teams, up‑stack engineering teams, and stakeholders to ensure the successful delivery of highly performant and reliable software solutions.
Responsibilities
Design, develop, and maintain automated tooling to reproducibly build, test, and release artifacts that support a variety of hardware platforms in complex environments
Custom Linux kernels
OS images
cloud-init modules
Define the artifact release‑cycle roadmaps in coordination with the rest of the organization’s business needs
Leverage Kubernetes to automate the testing of OS images and cloud‑init configurations
Document the tested and supported OS images and cloud‑init configurations
Effectively communicate artifact releases to the rest of the organization
Automate packaging of critical components (drivers, microcode, components with out‑of‑tree patches, etc)
Serve as a primary point‑of‑contact for boot‑time issue escalation and troubleshooting
Collaborate with cross‑functional teams to define Linux and OS requirements, specifications, and system architecture
Contribute improvements to code quality
Minimum Qualifications
6+ years of professional experience maintaining large fleets of physical Linux systems
Proficiency with Golang, Bash, and Python
Experience with the following:
Developing custom modules for cloud‑init
Github Actions or Gitlab Actions for CI/CD
Building the Linux kernel/complex C compilation toolchains
Packaging software into docker containers
Experience with Debian package management
Deploying containerized software using Kubernetes
Software lifecycle management using semantic version
Developing frameworks for complex software tests
Demonstrated experience working collaboratively on shared codebases
Excellent documentation skills and attention to detail
Strong analytical and problem‑solving abilities
Served in an on‑call rotation supporting production services
Nice‑to‑haves
Experience with the following:
Supporting both amd64 and arm64 architectures
Private Key Infrastructure
Different boot formats/mechanisms/tools (UEFI, ipxe, iso, grub, uboot, etc)
Ansible/AWX
Aptly
Packer
Packaging software into Debian packages (.deb)
Compensation The base salary range for this role is $153,000 to $242,000. 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).
Benefits
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
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 Opportunity Employer 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. 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, (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.
Seniority Level Mid‑Senior level
Employment Type Full‑time
Job Function Information Technology
Industries Technology, Information and Internet
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About The Role SysEng HAVOCK (Hardware - Acceleration - Virtualization - Operating Systems - Containerization - Kernel) is a specialized team. CoreWeave is seeking a highly skilled and motivated Senior Linux OS Automation Engineer to join our SysEng HAVOCK team. Reporting to the Engineering Manager for Systems Engineering, 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 custom Linux kernels, various OS images, the virtualization stack, and the container/pod runtime stack. You will collaborate closely with cross‑functional teams, up‑stack engineering teams, and stakeholders to ensure the successful delivery of highly performant and reliable software solutions.
Responsibilities
Design, develop, and maintain automated tooling to reproducibly build, test, and release artifacts that support a variety of hardware platforms in complex environments
Custom Linux kernels
OS images
cloud-init modules
Define the artifact release‑cycle roadmaps in coordination with the rest of the organization’s business needs
Leverage Kubernetes to automate the testing of OS images and cloud‑init configurations
Document the tested and supported OS images and cloud‑init configurations
Effectively communicate artifact releases to the rest of the organization
Automate packaging of critical components (drivers, microcode, components with out‑of‑tree patches, etc)
Serve as a primary point‑of‑contact for boot‑time issue escalation and troubleshooting
Collaborate with cross‑functional teams to define Linux and OS requirements, specifications, and system architecture
Contribute improvements to code quality
Minimum Qualifications
6+ years of professional experience maintaining large fleets of physical Linux systems
Proficiency with Golang, Bash, and Python
Experience with the following:
Developing custom modules for cloud‑init
Github Actions or Gitlab Actions for CI/CD
Building the Linux kernel/complex C compilation toolchains
Packaging software into docker containers
Experience with Debian package management
Deploying containerized software using Kubernetes
Software lifecycle management using semantic version
Developing frameworks for complex software tests
Demonstrated experience working collaboratively on shared codebases
Excellent documentation skills and attention to detail
Strong analytical and problem‑solving abilities
Served in an on‑call rotation supporting production services
Nice‑to‑haves
Experience with the following:
Supporting both amd64 and arm64 architectures
Private Key Infrastructure
Different boot formats/mechanisms/tools (UEFI, ipxe, iso, grub, uboot, etc)
Ansible/AWX
Aptly
Packer
Packaging software into Debian packages (.deb)
Compensation The base salary range for this role is $153,000 to $242,000. 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).
Benefits
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
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 Opportunity Employer 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. 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, (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.
Seniority Level Mid‑Senior level
Employment Type Full‑time
Job Function Information Technology
Industries Technology, Information and Internet
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