Senior Specialist Field Engineer - Kubernetes

• →Design Kubernetes architectures for complex customers.
• →Troubleshoot problems that span the API server, etcd, the scheduler, the kubelet, the container runtime, the CNI, the network, and storage, across clusters with thousands of GPU nodes.
• →Find where the product falls short for real workloads and help the engineering teams fill those gaps.
• →Lead customer technical overviews, proofs of concept, and customer workshops, with occasional travel

• B.S. in Computer Science or a related technical discipline, or equivalent experience.
• 7+ years building or operating large-scale distributed systems, as a platform, systems, or software engineer, or in a deeply technical Kubernetes-focused field role.
• Have written and run Kubernetes operators or controllers in production, in Go or Rust, using CRDs to extend the API.
• Deep understanding of Kubernetes internals: the API server, etcd, the scheduler, and the various controllers, and how they work together.
• Solid working knowledge of admission control and policy (validating and mutating webhooks, Kyverno or similar), RBAC, and ServiceAccounts.
• Hands-on experience with Helm, GitOps delivery (Argo CD or Flux), and observability with Prometheus and OpenTelemetry.
• Able to explain technical problems clearly to engineers and executives, building trust with customers.

• GPU scheduling and resource management: device plugins, topology-aware scheduling, MIG and MPS, and InfiniBand/RDMA device configuration.
• Scaling the control plane: API server request lifecycle, etcd membership, upgrades, and backups, at thousands of nodes.
• Experience with Slurm or other batch schedulers for AI training.
• Image and artifact supply chain security: signing, provenance, and container runtime least privilege.
• Contributions to Kubernetes or CNCF projects, or published work on Kubernetes internals or operator design.

• You'd rather read the controller source than guess why it reconciled.
• You're comfortable saying "I don't know yet," and then you go find out.
• You like working on a hard problem alongside the customer and the engineering team, and you share the credit.

We believe in investing in our people, and value candidates who bring their own experiences to our teams - even if you aren't a 100% skill or experience match. If some of this describes you, we'd love to talk.

At CoreWeave, we work hard, have fun, and move fast!  We’re in an exciting stage of hyper-growth that you will not want to miss out on. We’re not afraid of a little chaos, and we’re constantly learning. Our team cares deeply about how we build our product and how we work together, which is represented through our core values: 

• Be Curious at Your Core
• Act Like an Owner
• Empower Employees
• Deliver Best-in-Class Client Experiences
• Achieve More Together

We support and encourage an entrepreneurial outlook and independent thinking. We foster an environment that encourages collaboration and provides the opportunity to develop innovative solutions to complex problems. As we get set for take off, the growth opportunities within the organization are constantly expanding. You will be surrounded by some of the best talent in the industry, who will want to learn from you, too. Come join us!

The base salary range for this role is $182,000 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). 

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