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Senior Systems Engineer, OS Automation - Remote

Posted 11 weeks ago
DevOps / Sysadmin
Full Time
USA
$160,000 - $185,000/year

Overview

CoreWeave is the AI Hyperscaler™, delivering a cloud platform of cutting edge services powering the next wave of AI. Our technology provides enterprises and leading AI labs with the most performant, efficient and resilient solutions for accelerated computing. Since 2017, CoreWeave has operated a growing footprint of data centers covering every region of the US and across Europe. CoreWeave was ranked as one of the TIME100 most influential companies of 2024.

As the leader in the industry, we thrive in an environment where adaptability and resilience are key. Our culture offers career-defining opportunities for those who excel amid change and challenge. If you’re someone who thrives in a dynamic environment, enjoys solving complex problems, and is eager to make a significant impact, CoreWeave is the place for you. Join us, and be part of a team solving some of the most exciting challenges in the industry.  

CoreWeave powers the creation and delivery of the intelligence that drives innovation. 

About the Role:

SysEng HAVOCK (Hardware - Acceleration - Virtualization - Operating Systems - Containerization - Kernel)

CoreWeave is seeking a highly skilled and motivated Senior Linux OS Automation Engineer to join our SysEng HAVOCK team. Reporting to the Engineering Manager for Systems Engineering, you will play a crucial part in the design, development, and optimization of our bare-metal systems from POST through joining a Kubernetes cluster. The team’s primary responsibilities include maintaining custom Linux kernels, various OS images, the virtualization stack, and the container/pod runtime stack. You will collaborate closely with cross-functional teams, upstack engineering teams, and stakeholders to ensure the successful delivery of highly performant and reliable software solutions.

Responsibilities:

  • Design, develop, and maintain automated tooling to reproducibly build, test, and release artifacts that support a variety of hardware platforms in complex environments
    • Custom Linux kernels
    • OS images
    • cloud-init modules
  • Define the artifact release-cycle roadmaps in coordination with the rest of the organization’s business needs
  • Leverage Kubernetes to automate the testing of OS images and cloud-init configurations
  • Document the tested and supported OS images and cloud-init configurations
  • Effectively communicate artifact releases to the rest of the organization
  • Automate packaging of critical components (drivers, microcode, components with out-of-tree patches, etc)
  • Serve as a primary point-of-contact for boot-time issue escalation and troubleshooting
  • Collaborate with cross-functional teams to define Linux and OS requirements, specifications, and system architecture
  • Contribute improvements to code quality

Minimum Qualifications:

  • Must have 6+ years of professional experience maintaining large fleets of physical Linux systems
  • Proficiency with Golang, Bash, and Python
  • Experience with the following:
    • API development using protobufs (ideally using Golang)
    • Developing custom modules for cloud-init
    • Github Actions or Gitlab Actions for CI/CD
    • Building the Linux kernel/complex C compilation toolchains
    • Packaging software into docker containers
    • Packaging software into Debian packages (.deb)
    • Deploying containerized software using Kubernetes
    • Using semantic releases to support LTS alongside non-LTS versioned artifacts
    • Developing frameworks for complex software tests
  • Demonstrated experience working collaboratively on shared codebases
  • Excellent documentation skills and attention to detail
  • Strong analytical and problem-solving abilities
  • Served in an on-call rotation supporting production services

Nice-to-haves:

  • Experience with the following:
    • Supporting both amd64 and arm64 architectures
    • Private Key Infrastructure
    • Different boot formats/mechanisms/tools (UEFI, ipxe, iso, grub, uboot, etc)
    • Ansible/AWX
    • Aptly
    • Packer

Our compensation reflects the cost of labor across several US geographic markets. The base pay for this position ranges from $160,000-$185,000. Pay is based on a number of factors including market location and may vary depending on job-related knowledge, skills, and experience.

What We Offer

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 CoreWeave
  • Company-paid Life Insurance 
  • Voluntary supplemental life insurance 
  • Short and long-term disability insurance 
  • Flexible Spending Account
  • Health Savings Account
  • Tuition Reimbursement 
  • 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

Our Workplace

At CoreWeave, we are committed to operating as a hybrid workplace, offering employees flexibility in how they structure their time between in-office and remote work. We recognize the significance of fostering connections, collaboration, and creativity within our office culture and its positive impact on our business. Our philosophy operating as a hybrid workplace underscores our dedication to enabling employees to tailor work-life balance to their individual preferences.

For those who do not live within 30 miles of one of our offices, we are open to considering remote work for candidates whose skills and experience strongly align with the role. While we prioritize a hybrid work environment for most roles, we understand the importance of flexibility and are open to remote work for specific positions and specialized skill sets. Onboarding is essential to your success. New employees not based out of an office will be invited to attend onboarding training at one of our hubs within their first month of employment. We continue to foster a collaborative environment by bringing teams together quarterly.

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CoreWeave

CoreWeave is a specialized cloud provider that offers a vast scale of GPU compute resources, built on the industry's fastest and most flexible infrastructure. The company focuses on compute-intensive applications such as VFX and rendering, machine learning, AI, batch processing, and Pixel Streaming, delivering solutions that are significantly faster and more cost-effective than traditional public cloud services. As a leading AI Hyperscaler, CoreWeave is dedicated to providing high-performance and reliable infrastructure for accelerated computing applications, while fostering a collaborative and innovative work environment that values curiosity, ownership, and teamwork.

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