Full-Time

Senior Backend Engineer

Cloud Platform

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CoreWeave

CoreWeave

501-1,000 employees

Cloud service for GPU-accelerated workloads

Enterprise Software
AI & Machine Learning

Compensation Overview

$165k - $200kAnnually

Senior

Livingston, NJ, USA + 3 more

More locations: New York, NY, USA | Bellevue, WA, USA | Sunnyvale, CA, USA

Hybrid workplace; candidates not living within 30 miles of an office may be considered for remote work.

Category
Backend Engineering
Software Engineering
Required Skills
Kubernetes
Agile
Python
MySQL
NoSQL
SQL
Postgres
Go
Redis
MongoDB

You match the following CoreWeave's candidate preferences

Employers are more likely to interview you if you match these preferences:

Degree
Experience
Requirements
  • five or more years of experience in a senior or tech leadership software engineering role
  • Prior experience building reliable and scalable platform services that process large amounts of data
  • Proficiency in any Go or Python
  • some experience using Kubernetes with a conceptual understanding of its major components
  • Experience with CI/CD pipelines and modern development practices (e.g., Agile, TDD)
  • Solid understanding of database design and experience with both SQL (e.g., PostgreSQL, MySQL) and NoSQL (e.g., MongoDB, Redis) databases
  • Ability to work in a remote, collaborative environment and mentor others
Responsibilities
  • Design, develop, and maintain scalable backend services, APIs, and databases
  • Collaborate with cross-functional teams to define and implement new features and services
  • Optimize existing systems for scalability, performance, and reliability
  • Participate in architectural discussions and drive technical decisions to align with business goals
  • Write and review high-quality, maintainable, and testable code following best practices
  • Ensure the security, integrity, and efficiency of backend systems and data handling
  • Debug and resolve production issues in a timely manner, providing high-level support when necessary

CoreWeave provides cloud computing services that focus on GPU-accelerated workloads, which are essential for tasks requiring high computational power like Generative AI, Machine Learning, and VFX rendering. Their services allow clients to access powerful computing resources without needing to invest in expensive hardware, operating on a pay-as-you-go model. This flexibility is particularly beneficial for tech companies, film studios, and enterprises that need scalable solutions. CoreWeave's infrastructure utilizes a bare metal serverless Kubernetes platform, which enhances performance while minimizing operational complexity for clients. Unlike many competitors, CoreWeave offers a wide range of NVIDIA GPUs, enabling clients to tailor their performance and costs to their specific needs. The company's goal is to provide efficient and scalable computing resources that meet the growing demands of various industries.

Company Stage

Private

Total Funding

$1.6B

Headquarters

New York City, New York

Founded

2017

Growth & Insights
Headcount

6 month growth

2%

1 year growth

1%

2 year growth

4%
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Simplify's Take

What believers are saying

  • CoreWeave's collaboration with IBM positions them as a leader in AI infrastructure.
  • Corey Sanders' appointment as SVP of Strategy brings valuable experience to accelerate growth.
  • Significant investment in UK data centers aligns with sustainability trends and enhances competitiveness.

What critics are saying

  • Increased competition from traditional cloud providers could threaten CoreWeave's market share.
  • Rapid AI hardware advancements may strain CoreWeave's financial resources for infrastructure upgrades.
  • Reliance on NVIDIA GPUs makes CoreWeave vulnerable to supply chain disruptions or pricing changes.

What makes CoreWeave unique

  • CoreWeave specializes in GPU-accelerated workloads for AI, ML, and VFX rendering.
  • Their infrastructure uses bare metal serverless Kubernetes for high performance and reduced DevOps burden.
  • CoreWeave offers a broad selection of NVIDIA GPUs for optimized performance and cost.

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Benefits

Health Insurance

Dental Insurance

Vision Insurance

Life Insurance

Disability Insurance

Health Savings Account/Flexible Spending Account

Tuition Reimbursement

Mental Health Support

Family Planning Benefits

Paid Parental Leave

Hybrid Work Options

401(k) Company Match

Unlimited Paid Time Off

Catered lunch each day in our office and data center locations

A casual work environment