Software Engineer, Kubernetes Core Interfaces

What You’ll Do:

The Kubernetes Core Interfaces Team at Core Weave builds the control plane that powers our cloud infrastructure  team ensures that the Kubernetes platforms running Core Weave’s GPU workloads are reliable, fault-tolerant, and easy to operate, providing deep insights and smooth experiences for users and internal teams alike.

About the role: As an Engineer on the Kubernetes Core Interfaces Team, you’ll design and implement scalable solutions that simplify administration and enhance the user experience of Core Weave’s Kubernetes platforms. You will develop Helm charts, custom controllers, API endpoints, and other control plane components, while building automation, dashboards, alerts, and testing frameworks. You’ll participate in the on‑call rotation and collaborate closely with your teammates in a supportive, high‑performance environment that encourages curiosity, ownership, and personal growth.

Some of what you’ll work on:

• Design and implement solutions for scale, fault tolerance, and operational simplicity in Core Weave’s Kubernetes platforms.
• Develop Helm charts, custom controllers, CRDs, gateways, API endpoints, and other Kubernetes control plane components.
• Build deployment automation, monitoring dashboards, and operational insights for Kubernetes services.
• Participate in the team’s on-call rotation, contributing to incident response and operational excellence.
• Collaborate with teammates to share ideas, provide feedback, and grow together in a high-trust environment.

• 3+ years of experience in software or infrastructure engineering.
• Experienced in developing fault‑tolerant, testable software services, primarily using Go.
• Familiar with Kubernetes concepts and/or experienced administrating Kubernetes clusters.
• Comfortable working with Linux systems, shell scripting, and Linux storage/networking stacks.
• Collaborative, curious, and excited to contribute to a diverse, high-performance team.

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. Here are a few qualities we’ve found compatible with our team. If some of this describes you, we’d love to talk.

• You enjoy solving complex challenges at scale and improving operational workflows.
• You’re curious about cloud infrastructure, Kubernetes, and high-performance systems.
• You thrive in a collaborative environment, sharing knowledge, and learning from teammates.

Base salary range: $109,000 to $160,000. The starting salary will be determined based on job-related knowledge, skills, experience, and market location. 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

The range we’ve posted represents the typical compensation range for this role.

• Medical, dental, and vision insurance – 100% paid for by Core Weave
• Company-paid Life Insurance
• Voluntary supplemental life insurance
• Short and long‑term disability insurance
• Flexible Spending Account
• Health Savings Account
• Tuition Reimbursement
• Ability to Participate in Employee Stock Purchase Program (ESPP)
• 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

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