Operations Engineer, HPC Network

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. 

About the Role

At CoreWeave we are seeking a dedicated and detail-oriented Operations Engineer to join our HPC Networking Team. HPC Networking at CoreWeave is tasked with developing and operating some of the largest InfiniBand fabrics, powering industry leading AI workloads. 

What You’ll Do

In this role, you will support the deployment, monitoring, troubleshooting, and maintenance of large-scale InfiniBand fabrics, ensuring their stability and performance. The ideal candidate will have a strong operations mindset, effective collaboration skills, and the ability to solve complex issues in a dynamic environment.

• Regularly monitor the performance and health of InfiniBand fabrics, including switches, host adapters, and nodes.
• Investigate and resolve operational issues within InfiniBand fabrics, such as network connectivity problems and performance bottlenecks.
• Assist with the installation and operational bring-up of large InfiniBand fabrics in collaboration with onsite personnel and customer teams.
• Perform routine maintenance and upgrades on InfiniBand switches and control plane components.
• Collaborate with HPC cluster operations teams to provide troubleshooting and operational expertise.

Investing in our people is one of our top priorities, and we value candidates who can bring their diversified experiences to our teams. Here are some qualities we’ve found compatible with our team. We'd love to talk about whether this aligns with your experience and Interests and what you’re excited to work on next.

Who You Are

Minimum Qualifications

• At least 1 year of experience with InfiniBand or similar networking technologies.
• Solid understanding of networking concepts, including architectures, topologies, operational best practices, and troubleshooting.
• Experience with Linux system administration and maintenance.
• Proficiency in at least one scripting language

Preferred Qualifications

• Hands-on experience with Nvidia UFM or similar fabric management tools.
• Familiarity with SLURM job scheduler and its role in HPC environments.
• Experience with monitoring and visualization platforms such as Grafana or Prometheus.
• Experience with operational tooling and automation frameworks like Ansible.
• Knowledge of data center operations, including server racks, and cabling.
• Python or Bash scripting.

Our compensation reflects the cost of labor across several US geographic markets. The base pay for this position ranges from $90,000-$110,000. Pay is based on a number of factors including market location and may vary depending on job-related knowledge, skills, and experience.

What We Offer

The range we’ve posted represents the typical compensation range for this role. To determine actual compensation, we review the market rate for each candidate which can include a variety of factors. These include qualifications, experience, interview performance, and location.

In addition to a competitive salary, we offer a variety of benefits to support your needs, including:

• 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 
• 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