Senior Software Engineer, Network Services

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CoreWeave is The Essential Cloud for AI™. Built for pioneers by pioneers, CoreWeave 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, CoreWeave combines superior infrastructure performance with deep technical expertise to accelerate breakthroughs and turn compute into capability. Founded in 2017, CoreWeave became a publicly traded company (Nasdaq: CRWV) in March 2025. Learn more at www.coreweave.com . About the Role: CoreWeave is seeking a passionate and innovative Senior Software Engineer of Network Services to lead the architecture, scaling, and operations of our network services. You'll be tackling the complex challenges of building and operating world-class network services for the most demanding AI workloads on the planet. You will be focusing on achieving the highest levels of service quality, scalability and performance. You will also build comprehensive monitoring and alerting into our network services. You will work closely with your team to execute our network service roadmap, drive innovation, and ensure the reliability, security, and scalability of the CoreWeave Cloud Platform. Key Responsibilities Develop, and maintain the network services infrastructure for our GPU cloud services, including networking cloud services, host networking, smart NICs, and overlay/underlay networks. Collaborate with cross-functional teams, including DevOps, System Administrators, and Cloud Services teams, to ensure seamless integration of network datapath solutions. Optimize host network performance, latency, and throughput to meet the demanding requirements of GPU-based workloads. Implement and maintain network security protocols and best practices to protect customer data and infrastructure. 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 networking 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. Qualifications Bachelor's or Master's degree in Computer Science, Computer Engineering, or a related field. Experience (4+ years) as a Software Engineer, with a focus on networking and cloud infrastructure. Expertise in network protocols, routing, and security (TCP/IP, BGP, kernel networking, etc.). Proficient in Go Familiarity with software-defined networking (SDN) and network virtualization technologies. Experience building and deploying k8s networking and infrastructure, CNIs. Experience with k8s operators and controllers is a plus. 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. The base pay for this position range from $182,000 to $242,000 accordingly. Pay is based on a number of factors including market location and may vary depending on job-related knowledge, skills, and experience. This position includes a discretionary bonus, equity, and a comprehensive benefits package. 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. The benefits below reflect our US-based offerings for full-time employees; for roles in other locations, benefits vary and are shared during the hiring process. These include: 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 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 California Applicants California Consumer Privacy Act Equal Opportunity & Accommodations CoreWeave is an equal opportunity employer, committed to fostering an inclusive and supportive workplace. All qualified applicants and candidates will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, disability, age, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, veteran status, or genetic information. As part of this commitment and consistent with the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) , CoreWeave will ensure that qualified applicants and candidates with disabilities are provided reasonable accommodations for the hiring process, unless such accommodation would cause an undue hardship. If reasonable accommodation is needed, please contact: careers@coreweave.com . Export Control Compliance This position requires access to export controlled information. To conform to U.S. Government export regulations applicable to that information, applicant must either be (A) a U.S. person, defined as a (i) U.S. citizen or national, (ii) U.S. lawful permanent resident (green card holder), (iii) refugee under 8 U.S.C. § 1157, or (iv) asylee under 8 U.S.C. § 1158, (B) eligible to access the export controlled information without a required export authorization, or (C) eligible and reasonably likely to obtain the required export authorization from t