Software Engineer II

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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.

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The Data Infrastructure team builds the foundational datasets and platform services that power business intelligence and data science across Core Weave. Our mission is to democratize access to trusted data and create an environment where data-driven decision‑making thrives at every level of the organization.

We’re looking for a Software Engineer II focused on reliability, scalability, and performance to strengthen Core Weave’s data platform. You’ll design, build, and operate the storage and compute systems that support enterprise analytics and AI workloads. This includes owning our data lake and clustered compute environments, building observability and performance frameworks, and ensuring that our data infrastructure is secure, efficient, and self‑healing.

This role is ideal for engineers passionate about building reliable distributed systems at scale.

• 2+ years of experience with Kubernetes and Helm, with deep understanding of container orchestration and distributed systems.
• 3+ years of programming experience in Go, Rust, Python, C++, C#, or Java.
• 3+ years of scripting experience in Python or Bash for automation and operational tooling.
• Strong understanding of data storage, distributed compute, and service reliability principles.
• Experience with Prometheus, Alert manager, and Grafana for monitoring and alerting.
• Experience administering scaled deployments of Spark, Ray, Kafka, Flink, or similar on Kubernetes is preferred.

• Familiarity with large‑scale observability and performance frameworks.
• Experience implementing automation for deployment, monitoring, and capacity management.

We Believe In Investing In Our People And Value Candidates Who Bring Their Own Diverse Experiences To Our Teams – Even If You Aren’t a 100% Skill Or Experience Match. Here Are a Few Qualities We’ve Found Compatible With Our Team

• You love building reliable distributed systems.
• You’re curious about optimizing data infrastructure and performance at scale.
• You’re an expert in designing and operating containerized, production‑grade services.

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’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 $109,000 to $160,000. 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).

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

• Medical, dental, and vision insurance - 100%…