Full-Time

Principal Engineer

Posted on 11/8/2024

CoreWeave

CoreWeave

501-1,000 employees

Cloud service for GPU-accelerated workloads

Enterprise Software
AI & Machine Learning

Compensation Overview

$275k - $330kAnnually

Senior, Expert

Livingston, NJ, USA + 3 more

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

Hybrid workplace; in-office presence required.

Category
Backend Engineering
Full-Stack Engineering
Software Engineering
Required Skills
Kubernetes
Rust
Python
Go
C/C++
Requirements
  • 10+ years of experience in engineering, with at least 5+ years in leadership.
  • Expertise in designing and building large-scale distributed systems, with deep knowledge of containerization, and orchestration.
  • Proficiency in languages such as Go, Python, C++, Rust or similar.
  • Deep understanding of cloud-native architectures, and the challenges of scaling compute-intensive infrastructure.
  • Proven ability to lead teams involving multiple projects, making high-level technical decisions. Experience mentoring and growing individuals across all skill levels.
  • A track record of initiating change by solving complex, high-impact engineering problems. Driving innovation in cloud infrastructure or other relevant technologies.
  • Demonstrated experience engaging with stakeholders at all levels of the organization. Experience presenting technical ideas to non-technical audiences.
Responsibilities
  • Lead the design and architecture of scalable, GPU-accelerated cloud solutions. Work with cross-functional teams to translate business requirements into technical solutions.
  • Drive technical innovation by identifying and implementing new technologies and methodologies that will enhance CoreWeave’s platform. Continuously optimizing for scalability.
  • Provide mentorship and guidance to engineering teams, setting high standards for code quality, system design, and operational excellence. Lead code reviews, foster collaboration, and encourage best practices across teams.
  • Work closely with stakeholders across Infrastructure, Security, Product, and Operation teams to ensure seamless integration of new features and services into the CoreWeave platform. Contribute to strategic decisions that influence the company's technical direction.
  • Solve complex technical challenges related to distributed systems, cloud infrastructure, GPU workloads, Kubernetes, networking, security, and hardware automation.
  • Stay ahead of industry trends in cloud computing, AI, Kubernetes, and other relevant domains. Represent CoreWeave as a thought leader at conferences, industry events, and in technical communities.

CoreWeave offers cloud computing services that specialize in GPU-accelerated workloads, which are crucial for tasks like artificial intelligence, machine learning, and visual effects rendering. Clients can access these powerful computing resources on a pay-as-you-go basis, avoiding the need for costly hardware investments. The company uses a bare metal serverless Kubernetes platform to enhance performance while reducing operational burdens for clients. CoreWeave stands out by providing a diverse selection of NVIDIA GPUs, allowing clients to optimize their performance and costs.

Company Stage

Private

Total Funding

$1.6B

Headquarters

New York City, New York

Founded

2017

Growth & Insights
Headcount

6 month growth

35%

1 year growth

146%

2 year growth

828%
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Simplify's Take

What believers are saying

  • CoreWeave's partnership with Dell enhances AI cloud services with cutting-edge hardware.
  • The planned Canadian data center with Cohere expands infrastructure for growing AI demands.
  • $600M funding for a Virginia data center supports scaling operations and AI advancements.

What critics are saying

  • Competition from AMD-backed Vultr may lead to price wars and reduced market share.
  • Potential delays in Virginia data center completion could impact market expansion.
  • Over-reliance on Dell hardware poses risks if supply chain disruptions occur.

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 efficiency.
  • CoreWeave offers a pay-as-you-go model, providing flexibility and scalability to clients.

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