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.
Job Summary: We are seeking a highly skilled and experienced Staff Network Engineer to lead the design, implementation, operations and optimization of CoreWeave’s global enterprise network infrastructure. This encompasses office and auxiliary network connectivity (users, IoT devices, physical security and building management systems). The ideal candidate will be responsible for ensuring high availability, security, and performance across all sites globally while driving innovation and best practices in network architecture.
Key Responsibilities:
Lead the design, deployment, and maintenance of enterprise network infrastructure, including LAN, WAN and Wireless across office, branch, and remote-access and out-of-band environments.
Develop and implement network security standards, protocols, and best practices to protect enterprise assets including, but not limited to stateful inspection/firewalls, ACLs, 802.1X, RADIUS, and NAC (Network Access Control), transport encryption (IPSec, MacSec), AAA (Authentication, Authorization and Accounting), IDS/IPS, NSM, control plane policing and general infrastructure hardening.
Collaborate with cross-functional teams, such as security and workplace services, to align network strategies with business objectives.
Oversee network capacity planning, performance monitoring, and disaster recovery strategies.
Troubleshoot complex network issues, ensuring minimal downtime and optimal performance.
Evaluate and recommend emerging campus/branch technologies to enhance network reliability, scalability, and efficiency (eg. SD-WAN, NFVs)
Develop and maintain documentation, including network diagrams, standard operating procedures, and best practices.
Mentor junior engineers and provide technical leadership within the team.
Work with vendors and service providers to manage contracts, SLAs, and ensure compliance with industry standards.
Qualifications:
Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, or a related field preferred.
15+ years of experience in enterprise network engineering, with a strong focus on architecture, design, implementation, automation and troubleshooting large-scale global environments.
Extensive experience with networking technologies, including routing, switching, firewalls, load-balancers, VPNs, SD-WAN, and cloud networking.
Extensive experience administering enterprise-grade network operating systems at scale (such as ArubaOS, Cisco IOS/IOS-XE/IOS-XR/NX-OS, Juniper JunOS, Palo Alto Networks’ PanOS, NVIDIA Cumulus Linux, Meraki, Mist)
Strong knowledge of network security principles, including Zero Trust Networking & SASE (Secure Access Service Edge), NAC and segmentation.
Expert knowledge of Layer 2 / Switching Protocols such as 802.1d / Spanning Tree, Link Aggregation (LACP), Link Layer Discovery Protocols (LLDP), Ethernet, VLANs, VXLAN.
Expert knowledge of Layer 3 / Routing Protocols (IPv4/IPv6, BGP, EVPN, OSPF, VRFs)
Knowledge of Quality of Service (QoS) protocols and approaches, such as DSCP, Class-Based Weighted Fair Queuing (CBWFQ), Weighted Random Early Detection (WRED), Traffic Shaping, Traffic Policing - to prioritize and optimize voice/video traffic.
Experience administering enterprise DDI (DHCP, DNS, IPAM) solutions such as InfoBlox, BlueCat, NetBox.
Proficiency with automation frameworks and scripting languages such as Ansible, Terraform, Python, Bash/ZSH for network operations and management.
Excellent problem-solving skills with the ability to lead incident resolution efforts.
Strong communication and leadership skills, with experience mentoring technical teams.
Experience building and leveraging data and analytics platforms such as Grafana, Elastic, Prometheus, Splunk, Kibana, Kentik and Tableau
Expert level industry certifications such as CCIE, JNCIE, or equivalent experience, is highly desirable.
Solid understanding of cable management / layer 1 standards (Fiber, Optics, Cat5/Cat6, etc)
Preferred Qualifications:
Experience in hybrid cloud environments and software-defined networking (SDN).
Familiarity with network monitoring tools such as ThousandEyes, Nagios, Zabbix, SolarWinds, and PRTG for proactive network health assessment and troubleshooting.
Experience with network monitoring protocols such as SNMP, NetFlow, sFlow, IPFIX, and building REST APIs for network automation and telemetry.
Familiarity with Wireless Site Survey & RF Planning (eg. Ekahau, NetAlly, AirMagnet)
Work Environment:
Occasional travel may be required for on-site network implementations and troubleshooting.
24⁄7 availability for critical network incidents as needed.
If you are a results-driven network engineering professional looking to make a strategic impact in an enterprise environment, we encourage you to apply and join our team!
Our compensation reflects the cost of labor across several US geographic markets. The base pay for this position ranges from $200,000-$250,000. 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].
