Sr. Manager, Solutions Architecture – HPC & Generative AI

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. CoreWeave was ranked as one of the TIME100 most influential companies of 2024.

As the leader in the industry, we thrive in an environment where adaptability and resilience are key. Our culture offers career-defining opportunities for those who excel amid change and challenge. If you’re someone who thrives in a dynamic environment, enjoys solving complex problems, and is eager to make a significant impact, CoreWeave is the place for you. Join us, and be part of a team solving some of the most exciting challenges in the industry.  

CoreWeave powers the creation and delivery of the intelligence that drives innovation. 

Are you ready to embark on an exhilarating journey of shaping the future of cloud computing? At CoreWeave, we’re not just another cloud provider—we’re pioneers revolutionizing the industry by placing bleeding edge GPU technology into the hands of the most innovative AI Labs and Enterprises on the planet. We are on the hunt for an exceptional Sr. Manager, Solutions Architect – HPC & Generative AI to lead a team of Solutions Architects who will design and deliver next-generation High Performance Computing (HPC) environments, with an emphasis on Slurm, advanced networking, and GPU-based distributed workloads.

This position reports directly to VP of Customer Experience, is global in scope, and will work closely with leaders across Solutions Architecture, Support, Sales, and Product Engineering. If you are passionate about HPC, AI/ML, and distributed computing—and have a proven ability to hire, mentor, and inspire a technical team—then we’d love to hear from you!

Your Role

• Build and Lead a High-Performing Team
  • Recruit, coach, and develop a top-tier Solutions Architecture team focused on HPC (Slurm), Generative AI, and distributed AI/ML workloads.
  • Champion a culture of innovation, collaboration, and continuous learning, ensuring each team member achieves their fullest potential.
• Shape the Technical GTM Strategy
  • Define and execute the technical go-to-market (GTM) vision for HPC and GenAI on CoreWeave’s cutting-edge GPU infrastructure.
  • Collaborate with Sales, Product, and Engineering to position our HPC and AI solutions as the market-leading choice for performance, flexibility, and scalability.
  • Serve as an executive sponsor for strategic customers, guiding them from concept to production deployments.
• Drive Customer-Focused Innovation
  • Partner with strategic clients to understand their complex HPC and AI/ML requirements—especially those leveraging Slurm, InfiniBand, and NCCL—and translate these insights into solutions that drive tangible results.
  • Oversee large-scale architectural designs, proof-of-concept projects, and production rollouts to ensure customer success and satisfaction.
  • Continuously gather feedback from the field to influence future product enhancements, feature development, and roadmap priorities.
• Collaborate Across the Organization
  • Align capacity management, data center operations, and fleet operations to meet the unique needs of HPC and AI/ML workloads.
  • Work closely with Marketing to showcase CoreWeave’s HPC capabilities and success stories, driving awareness and demand.
  • Coordinate with Support to optimize resolution paths for complex technical challenges, creating a seamless customer experience.
• Measure and Optimize Results
  • Define and monitor key performance indicators (KPIs), ensuring timely and measurable outcomes for both CoreWeave and its customers.
  • Identify and mitigate risks, proactively streamlining workflows and processes for maximum efficiency.
  • Maintain a relentless focus on continuous improvement, ensuring best-in-class experiences for customers in high-growth, high-stakes environments.

What We’re Looking For:

• Education
• B.S. in Computer Science, Engineering, or a related technical field; an advanced degree is a plus.

• Experience
• 8+ years in solutions architecture, HPC/AI engineering, or cloud infrastructure, with a minimum of 4 years in a leadership role.
• Proven track record designing, deploying, and optimizing large-scale HPC environments—particularly Slurm—and familiarity with GPU-based computing, InfiniBan