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Director of Engineering, Cluster OrchestrationDirector of Engineering, Cluster Orchestration1 day ago Be among the first 25 applicantsCoreWeave 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.What You'll DoCoreWeave is seeking a Director of Engineering to lead the development of our Cluster Orchestration product suite for AI/ML workloads. In this highly technical and strategic role, you will lead a world-class team to design, build, and operate GPU cluster orchestration solutions at scale. You'll collaborate closely with Product and Engineering to ensure our cluster orchestration is seamless, Kubernetes-native and delivers a unified experience across CoreWeave products.About The RoleDefine and drive CoreWeave’s end-to-end Cluster Orchestration roadmap covering SUNK (Slurm on Kubernetes), and expand it using Kueue-powered quota management, and Kubeflow ML pipelines.Hire, lead and grow a high-performing team of software engineers and managers.Design and implement advanced solutions, including low-latency, high-scale orchestration cluster management stacks (Slurm, Kubernetes) across all products.Own the SUNK control plane, scaling Slurm schedulers across thousands of GPU nodes while maintaining sub-second job-enqueue troduce and evolve Kueue to handle multi-tenant queueing, admission control, and pre-emption policies that balance cost, performance, and tegrate Kubeflow components to give customers one-click ML workflows on CoreWeave.Build solutions that offer insights to customers for rapid troubleshooting of their AI workloads.Champion initiatives to improve reliability, durability, and self-healing capabilities of orchestration metrics, and assume operational responsibilities.Develop operational review practices to assess performance against targets and iterating on those targets.Mentor and guide engineering teams on best practices in product engineering, fostering a customer-focused approach to systems design and technical excellence.Who You Are10+ years of experience in infrastructure, or cloud systems.5+ years in engineering leadership roles, including hiring, scaling, and mentoring teams.Proven track record of building and managing large-scale distributed systems or infrastructure.Strong communication and interpersonal skills, able to convey storage engineering strategies and practices to technical and non-technical audiences.Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Computer Science, Computer Engineering, or a related field.Deep knowledge of GPU scheduling, quota enforcement, and multi-tenant fairness algorithms.Understanding of cloud computing infrastructure using Kubernetes would be a plus. Hands-on experience with at least two of SUNK, Slurm, Kueue, or Kubeflow at production scale is a plus.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.Why CoreWeave?AboutAt CoreWeave, we work hard, have fun, and move fast! We’re in an exciting stage of hyper-growth that you will not want to miss out on. We’re not afraid of a little chaos, and we’re constantly learning. Our team cares deeply about how we build our product and how we work together, which is represented through our core values:Be Curious at Your CoreAct Like an OwnerEmpower EmployeesDeliver Best-in-Class Client ExperiencesAchieve More TogetherWe support and encourage an entrepreneurial outlook and independent thinking. We foster an environment that encourages collaboration and provides the opportunity to develop innovative solutions to complex problems. As we get set for take off, the growth opportunities within the organization are constantly expanding. You will be surrounded by some of the best talent in the industry, who will want to learn from you, too. Come join us!The base salary range for this role is $206,000 to $303,000. 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 OfferThe 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 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 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 disruptionOur WorkplaceWhile 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 collaborationCalifornia Consumer Privacy Act - California applicants onlyCoreWeave 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: Control ComplianceThis 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. 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