Senior Network Engineer, Data Center

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

CoreWeave is looking for an experienced Senior Network Engineer to join our rapidly growing Data Center Network Engineering Team. In this role, you’ll play a critical part in designing, deploying, and managing the data center network that powers CoreWeave’s AI, Hyperscale GPU cloud.

What You'll Do

• Quickly adapt to a rapidly changing environment and learn new emerging networking technologies
• Design and deploy consistent large scale networks rapidly, leveraging automation
• Participate in peer reviews, design discussions, and architectural decisions
• Troubleshoot complex problems and support internal and external customers
• Share your knowledge and guide junior team members, fostering a culture of continuous learning and improvement
• Effectively collaborate across teams and areas of expertise
  
  

Who You Are

Minimum Qualifications

• 7+ years of experience as a Network Engineer
• Experience managing Hyperscale Clos fabrics
• Networking OS Experience - Cumulus Linux, Sonic, Arista EOS, Junos, Cisco NX-OS
• Expertise with major routing protocols (BGP, ISIS, OSPF)
• Experience with encapsulation protocols (EVPN/VXLAN or Geneve)
• Experience automating configuration management (Ansible, SaltStack, home grown)
• Familiarity with scripting/programming (Shell, Python)
• Operational experience with Git
• Large scale network design, maintenance, and operations
• Experience leading complex projects as part of a team
• Deep understanding of TCP/IP
• Strong Linux skills
  
  

Nice-to-haves

• College education in Computer Science, Electrical Engineering
• Certifications like CCNA, CCNP, JNCIA
• Experience with Kubernetes and CNIs (Calico, Cilium)
  
  

The base salary range for this role is $139,000 to $242,000. The starting salary will be determined based on job-related knowledge, skills, experience, and market location. We strive for both market alignment and internal equity when determining compensation. 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. 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
• 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
  
  

Our Workplace

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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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: [email protected].

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 the applicable U.S. government agency. CoreWeave may, for legitimate business reasons, decline to pursue any export licensing process.