Sr Backend Engineer - Cloud Platform
CoreWeave is the AI Hyperscaler™, delivering a cloud platform of cutting edge services powering the next wave of AI. The company’s 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. To learn more about our values, please visit our careers website.
About the Role:
As a Senior Backend Engineer at CoreWeave, you will play a key role in designing, building, and maintaining the backend systems that power our core cloud applications. You will collaborate closely with cross-functional teams, including front-end developers, product managers, SREs, and other CoreWeave Engineering stakeholders to deliver scalable and efficient solutions.
This role requires strong problem-solving skills, the ability to write clean, maintainable code, and a deep understanding of backend technologies and architectures. As a member of the Cloud Platform team, you will have the opportunity to:
- Design, develop, and maintain scalable backend services, APIs, and databases.
- Collaborate with cross-functional teams to define and implement new features and services.
- Optimize existing systems for scalability, performance, and reliability.
- Participate in architectural discussions and drive technical decisions to align with business goals.
- Write and review high-quality, maintainable, and testable code following best practices.
- Ensure the security, integrity, and efficiency of backend systems and data handling.
- Debug and resolve production issues in a timely manner, providing high-level support when necessary.
Qualifications
Wondering if you’re a good fit? We believe in investing in our people, and value candidates who can bring their own diversified experiences to our teams – even if you aren't a 100% skill or experience match. Here are some qualities we’ve found compatible with our team. If a portion of this resonates with you, we’d love to talk.
- You have five or more years of experience in a senior or tech leadership software engineering role.
- Prior experience building reliable and scalable platform services that process large amounts of data.
- Proficiency in any Go or Python
- You have some experience using Kubernetes with a conceptual understanding of its major components.
- Passion for problem solving in a fast-paced environment.
- Experience with CI/CD pipelines and modern development practices (e.g., Agile, TDD).
- Solid understanding of database design and experience with both SQL (e.g., PostgreSQL, MySQL) and NoSQL (e.g., MongoDB, Redis) databases.
- Ability to work in a remote, collaborative environment and mentor others.
Our compensation reflects the cost of labor across several US geographic markets. The base pay for this position ranges from $165,000-$200,000. Pay is based on a number of factors including market location and may vary depending on job-related knowledge, skills, and experience.
Hybrid Workplace
Successful candidates will be expected to attend onboarding training at our NJ Headquarters within their first several weeks of employment, with subsequent quarterly travel requirements of 1 week duration.
If you reside within a 30-mile radius of our New Jersey, New York, or Philadelphia offices, we're excited for you to join us at the office at least three times a week, recognizing the significance we place on fostering connections, collaboration, and creativity within our office culture. Our commitment to operating as a hybrid workplace underscores our dedication to enabling our employees to tailor their work-life balance to their individual preferences.
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
- 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.
California Consumer Privacy Act - California applicants only
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.
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Are you ready to take your career to new heights? At CoreWeave, we are on the hunt for a passionate Senior Backend Engineer to join our Cloud Platform team in locations like Roseland, NJ; New York, NY; Sunnyvale, CA; or Bellevue, WA. CoreWeave is the AI Hyperscaler™, delivering cutting-edge cloud services that accelerate computing for enterprises and leading AI labs. As a Senior Backend Engineer, you will be at the heart of our mission, designing and maintaining the backend systems that support our cloud applications. You will collaborate with talented cross-functional teams, ensuring that our solutions are scalable, efficient, and reliable. This is a fantastic opportunity for individuals who thrive in a dynamic environment and enjoy tackling complex problems. Bring your expertise in Go or Python and your experience with Kubernetes to the table, as we work together to develop high-quality, maintainable code. You would play a key role in optimizing existing systems, participating in architectural discussions, and ensuring data integrity across our backend systems. With a supportive company culture that values innovation and resilience, CoreWeave provides the perfect environment for you to excel and make a monumental impact in the industry. Ready to embark on this journey with us?
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CoreWeave
CoreWeave is an NVIDIA backed, fast-growing cloud provider for GPU-accelerated workloads at enterprise scale. The company was founded in 2017 and since then has profited massively from the boom in generative AI seen in 2023.
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