Job description
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.
Position Overview
CoreWeave is seeking an experienced and innovative Director of Network Services to lead the architecture, scaling, and operations of our network services. You’ll build and lead a world-class team, tackling the complex challenges of building and operating world-class network services for the most demanding AI workloads on the planet. You will be focusing on achieving the highest levels of service quality, scalability and performance. Your team will also build comprehensive monitoring and alerting into our network services. This leadership position will require a strong combination of technical expertise, strategic vision, and business acumen. You will work closely with your peers in engineering and product to define the network service roadmap, drive innovation, and ensure the reliability, security, and scalability of the CoreWeave Cloud Platform.
Key Responsibilities
Strategic Leadership
- Define and drive the long-term vision and roadmap for CoreWeave’s networking services.
- Lead a team of software engineers and architects focused on performance, reliability, and automation.
- Partner with compute, storage, security, and data center teams to deliver highly available and scalable network services.
Network Architecture & Design
- Optimize east-west and north-south traffic patterns to support AI/ML training, distributed compute, and customer workloads.
- Oversee BGP, EVPN, VXLAN, and other key technologies enabling high-scale routing and segmentation.
- Leverage next-generation networking technologies (e.g., smart NICs, software-defined networking, programmable fabrics).
Operations & Reliability
- Own the performance and uptime of CoreWeave’s network services, including proactive monitoring, incident response, and root cause analysis.
- Drive automation across service deployment, provisioning, and management.
Security & Compliance
- Partner with InfoSec to implement network security policies, segmentation, and DDoS mitigation strategies.
- Ensure compliance with data sovereignty and privacy regulations across network services.
Qualifications
- 10+ years of experience engineering and operating network services.
- 5+ years in a leadership or senior management role at a cloud provider, hyperscaler, or high-growth tech company.
- Deep understanding of software defined networking, internet routing, switching, peering, and distributed network design.
- Proven experience scaling data center and cloud networks for high-throughput workloads.
- Experience collaborating with open source communities.
- Strong knowledge of automation frameworks (e.g., Ansible, Terraform).
- Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Computer Science, Electrical Engineering, or related field.
Preferred Skills
- Experience offloading services into smart NICs.
- Familiarity with Kubernetes networking, overlay networks, and service meshes.
Why CoreWeave?
- Play a critical leadership role in one of the most technically ambitious infrastructure teams in cloud computing.
- Design and operate the backbone that powers industry-defining AI workloads and next-gen applications.
- Work in a fast-paced, highly collaborative environment with exceptional engineering talent.
- Enjoy competitive compensation, equity, and benefits at a rapidly scaling company with a bold mission.
Our compensation reflects the cost of labor across several US geographic markets. The base pay for this position ranges from $230,000-$275,000. 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 center locations
- A casual work environment
- A work culture focused on innovative disruption
Our Workplace
At CoreWeave, we are committed to operating as a hybrid workplace, offering employees flexibility in how they structure their time between in-office and remote work. We recognize the significance of fostering connections, collaboration, and creativity within our office culture and its positive impact on our business. Our philosophy operating as a hybrid workplace underscores our dedication to enabling employees to tailor work-life balance to their individual preferences.
For those who do not live within 30 miles of one of our offices, we are open to considering remote work for candidates whose skills and experience strongly align with the role. While we prioritize a hybrid work environment for most roles, we understand the importance of flexibility and are open to remote work for specific positions and specialized skill sets. Onboarding is essential to your success. New employees not based out of an office will be invited to attend onboarding training at one of our hubs within their first month of employment. We continue to foster a collaborative environment by bringing teams together quarterly.
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CoreWeave is an equal opportunity employer, committed to fostering an inclusive and supportive workplace. All qualified applicants and candidates will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, disability, age, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, veteran status, or genetic information.
As part of this commitment and consistent with the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) , CoreWeave will ensure that qualified applicants and candidates with disabilities are provided reasonable accommodations for the hiring process, unless such accommodation would cause an undue hardship. If reasonable accommodation is needed, please contact: [email protected].
