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Principal Engineer, Storage

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CoreWeave logoCoreweave · Bellevue, WA
$206K–$303K/yrFull-timeOn-site2w ago
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Design and implement a highly scalable multi-tenant control plane that supports CoreWeave's growing AI storage and cloud infrastructure needs. Contribute to the development of exabyte-scale, S3-compatible object storage, distributed file system and integrate dedicated storage clusters into diverse customer environments. Work with technologies such as RDMA, GPU Direct Storage, RoCE, InfiniBand, SPDK, and distributed filesystems to optimize storage performance and efficiency. Participate in efforts to improve the reliability, durability, and observability of our storage stack. Collaborate with operations teams to monitor, analyze, and optimize storage systems using telemetry, metrics, and dashboards to improve performance, latency, and resilience. Work cross-functionally with platform, product, and infrastructure teams to deliver seamless storage capabilities across the stack. Share your knowledge and mentor other engineers on best practices in building distributed, high-performance systems, especially focusing on low level storage details that improve performance and durability.

Requirements

  • Bachelor's, Master's, or PHD degree in Computer Science, Engineering, or a related field.
  • 8-10+ years of experience working in storage systems engineering.
  • Strong hands-on experience with object storage, block storage or distributed filesystems in production environments.
  • Proficiency in a systems programming language such as Go, C, or Rust.
  • Solid understanding of cloud-native infrastructure, Kubernetes, and scalable system architecture.
  • Strong debugging and problem-solving skills in distributed, high-performance environments.
  • Clear communicator, able to work collaboratively across teams and share technical insights effectively.
  • Familiarity with the trade offs between HDD and SSD based storage systems.

Benefits

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 roles in other locations, benefits vary and are shared during the hiring process. These include:Medical, dental, and vision insurance - 100% paid for by CoreWeaveCompany-paid Life InsuranceVoluntary supplemental life insuranceShort and long-term disability insuranceFlexible Spending AccountHealth Savings AccountTuition ReimbursementAbility to Participate in Employee Stock Purchase Program (ESPP)Mental Wellness Benefits through Spring HealthFamily-Forming support provided by CarrotPaid Parental LeaveFlexible, full-service childcare support with Kinside401(k) with a generous employer matchFlexible PTOCatered lunch each day in our office and data center locationsA casual work environmentA work culture focused on innovative disruptionCalifornia ApplicantsCalifornia Consumer Privacy ActEqual Opportunity & AccommodationsCoreWeave 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, relHealth insuranceDental insuranceVision insurance401(k)Paid time offFlexible scheduleEquity / stock optionsPerformance bonusParental leave

Additional Information

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 .

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