Operations Engineer, HPC Networking

About the Role

At Core Weave we are seeking a dedicated and detail-oriented Operations Engineer to join our HPC Networking Team. HPC Networking at Core Weave is tasked with developing and operating some of the largest Infini Band fabrics, powering industry leading AI workloads.

In this role, you will support the deployment, monitoring, troubleshooting, and maintenance of large-scale Infini Band fabrics, ensuring their stability and performance. The ideal candidate will have a strong operations mindset, effective collaboration skills, and the ability to solve complex issues in a dynamic environment.

• Regularly monitor the performance and health of Infini Band fabrics, including switches, host adapters, and nodes.
• Investigate and resolve operational issues within Infini Band fabrics, such as network connectivity problems and performance bottlenecks.
• Assist with the installation and operational bring-up of large Infini Band fabrics in collaboration with onsite personnel and customer teams.
• Perform routine maintenance and upgrades on Infini Band switches and control plane components.
• Collaborate with HPC cluster operations teams to provide troubleshooting and operational expertise.

Investing in our people is one of our top priorities, and we value candidates who can bring their diversified experiences to our teams. We’d love to talk about whether this aligns with your experience and interests and what you’re excited to work on next.

Minimum Qualifications

• At least 1 year of experience with Infini Band or similar networking technologies.
• Solid understanding of networking concepts, including architectures, topologies, operational best practices, and troubleshooting.
• Experience with Linux system administration and maintenance.
• Proficiency in at least one scripting language (e.g., Python) and hands‑on experience with Ansible.
• Applicants must have work authorization that does not require sponsorship from the company now or in the future.
• Experience with monitoring and visualization platforms such as Grafana or Prometheus.

Preferred Qualifications

• Hands‑on experience with Nvidia UFM or similar fabric management tools.
• Experience with operational tooling and automation frameworks like Ansible.
• Knowledge of data center operations, including server racks, and cabling.
• Python or Bash scripting.

Our compensation reflects the cost of labor across several U.S. geographic markets. The base pay for this position ranges from $90,000‑$110,000. Pay is based on a number of factors including market location and may vary depending on job‑related knowledge, skills, and experience.

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 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

While we prioritize a hybrid work environment, remote work may be considered for candidates located more than 30 miles from an office, based on role requirements for specialized skill sets. New hires will be invited to attend onboarding at one of our hubs within their first month. Teams also gather quarterly to support collaboration.

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