Systems Engineer; Architect

Position: Staff Systems Engineer (Architect)
Core Weave is The Essential Cloud for AI. Built for pioneers by pioneers, Core Weave delivers a platform of technology, tools, and teams that enables innovators to build and scale AI with confidence. Trusted by leading AI labs, startups, and global enterprises, Core Weave combines superior infrastructure performance with deep technical expertise to accelerate breakthroughs and turn compute into capability.

Founded in 2017, Core Weave became a publicly traded company (Nasdaq: CRWV) in March 2025. Learn more at

What You'll Do

Description of the Team

The Enterprise IT Engineering team at Core Weave is responsible for designing, building, and operating the company's core internal platforms and SaaS ecosystem. This team ensures that collaboration, communication, identity, and edge infrastructure systems are secure, scalable, and well-governed.

Working closely with Identity, Security, and Infrastructure teams, Enterprise IT Engineering focuses on standardization, automation, and lifecycle management to reduce complexity and enable the business to scale efficiently.

About the Role

As a Staff Systems Engineer, Enterprise Architect, you will own Core Weave's core IT and SaaS platforms, including Google Workspace, Slack, Cloudflare, and domain infrastructure. Your day-to-day work will involve designing scalable configurations, improving system reliability, and driving automation across the IT ecosystem.

You will lead efforts to standardize tooling, reduce SaaS sprawl, and eliminate technical debt by deprecating legacy or unsupported systems. This role requires deep hands-on technical expertise combined with the ability to make high-impact architectural decisions.

You will also partner cross-functionally to ensure systems are secure, well-integrated, and built for long-term maintainability.

Who You Are

* 7-10+ years of experience in IT systems engineering, enterprise IT, or platform engineering

* Hands-on experience operating and administering enterprise SaaS platforms (e.g., Google Workspace, Slack)

* Strong expertise in DNS and domain management, including lifecycle management and configuration

* Experience with Cloudflare or similar edge/network platforms

* Deep understanding of email authentication protocols (DKIM, SPF, DMARC)

* Experience managing IT-related workloads in AWS, GCP, or Azure

* Proven experience building automation using Python, Power Shell, or similar languages

* Experience working with APIs, infrastructure-as-code (e.g., Terraform), and workflow automation

* Strong understanding of system design, scalability, and operational best practices in SaaS environments

* Experience implementing or improving IT asset management (ITAM) and system inventory

* Demonstrated ability to evaluate systems and execute on consolidation, standardization, and deprecation efforts

* Advanced troubleshooting skills across SaaS platforms, integrations, and infrastructure-adjacent systems

Preferred

* Experience in high-growth or cloud-native environments

* Experience working with Identity providers (e.g., Okta, Entra)

* Familiarity with compliance frameworks such as SOC 2, ISO 27001, SOX, or GDPR

* Experience with workflow automation platforms (e.g., Workato or similar)

* Experience managing SaaS sprawl and implementing governance frameworks

* Background in enterprise IT architecture or platform standardization

Wondering if you're a good fit?

We believe in investing in our people and value candidates who bring diverse experiences-even if you don't meet every requirement. If some of the below resonates, we'd love to talk:

* You enjoy building scalable systems and automating manual processes

* You're curious about improving system design, governance, and long-term maintainability

* You have deep expertise in enterprise SaaS platforms and IT infrastructure

Why Core Weave?

At Core Weave, we work hard, have fun, and move fast! We're in an exciting stage of hyper-growth that you won't want to miss. We embrace a bit of chaos and are constantly learning as we scale.

Our team cares deeply about how we build and how we work together, guided by our core values:

* Be Curious at Your Core

* Act Like an Owner

* Empower Employees

* Deliver Best-in-Class Client Experiences

* Achieve More Together

We foster an environment that encourages collaboration, innovation, and independent thinking. As the company grows, so do the opportunities to make an impact. You'll be surrounded by talented peers who will both challenge and learn from you. Come join us!

The base salary range for this role is $188,000 to $275,000. 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).

What We Offer

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