Senior Software Engineer, Network Datapath Monitoring​/Observability

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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We are seeking a talented and experienced Senior Software Engineer to join our Network Datapath Team. As a Senior Software Engineer, you will play a critical role in designing, developing, and maintaining the networking software/hardware that underpins our GPU cloud services. As a Datapath Monitoring/Observability Engineer, you will focus on developing solutions and systems to provide high fidelity visibility into our services performance and fault detection through real time network telemetry and data analytic pipelines.

You will collaborate closely with cross-functional teams to optimize network performance, enhance security, and ensure the overall scalability and reliability of our cloud platform.

• Design, develop, and maintain the network datapath monitoring and observability infrastructure for our GPU cloud services, including host networking, smart NICs, and overlay/underlay networks.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams, including Dev Ops, Production and Data Platform Engineers, to ensure seamless integration of network datapath solutions.
• Participate in an on-call rotation, troubleshoot and resolve network-related issues, and provide timely support to the operations team.
• Stay up-to-date with the latest network telemetry and monitoring technologies, industry trends, and best practices to continually improve our networking infrastructure.
• Participate in code reviews, design discussions, and architecture decisions to ensure high-quality software development practices.

• Bachelor's or Master's degree in Computer Science, Computer Engineering, or a related field.
• Proven experience (5+ years) as a Software Engineer, with a focus on networking and network observability.
• Expertise in network protocols, routing, and security (TCP/IP, BGP, kernel networking, etc.) with a preference on cloud solutions.
• Proficiency in programming languages such as Golang or Python for automation and scripting.
• Experience with software-defined networking (SDN) and network virtualization technologies.
• Experience in troubleshooting k8s networking and cloud infrastructure.
• Excellent problem-solving skills and a proactive attitude towards troubleshooting and issue resolution.
• Strong communication skills and the ability to collaborate effectively with cross-functional teams.
• A passion for staying updated on emerging technologies and a commitment to continuous learning.

• Experience with k8s operators and controllers.

We believe in investing in our people, and value candidates who can bring their own diversified experiences to our teams – even if you aren't a 100% skill or experience match.

At Core Weave, 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 enables the development of innovative solutions to complex problems. As we get set for takeoff, the organization's growth opportunities 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!

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