CoreWeave - Director of AI Compute Services
Company Overview: CoreWeave is an AI Hyperscaler™, offering a cloud platform with cutting-edge services powering the future of AI. Operating since 2017, they have data centers across the US and Europe. Recognized as one of TIME's Most Influential Companies of 2024.
Why Join CoreWeave?
- Leading GPU cloud company
- Work with advanced hardware in AI production
- Mission-driven, innovative environment
- Competitive salary and benefits
Position Overview
We are seeking an experienced Director of AI Compute Services to architect and lead CoreWeave's compute offerings, such as the Kubernetes Service, supporting AI workloads.
Key Responsibilities
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Strategic Leadership
- Define and execute AI compute roadmap
- Collaborate across teams to support GPU workloads
- Lead high-performance engineering teams
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Infrastructure & Optimization
- Design large-scale GPU clusters
- Make architecture decisions on networking, storage, and resource scheduling
- Maximize performance and utilization
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Innovation & Technical Execution
- Evaluate next-gen hardware/software
- Develop scheduling, orchestration, and containerization strategies (e.g., Kubernetes, Slurm)
- Provide secure and robust AI environments
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Operational Excellence
- Define SLAs, monitor infrastructure uptime
- Balance performance and cost-efficiency
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Client & Partner Collaboration
- Support client engagements
- Manage relationships with hardware and software partners
- Engage with open source communities
Qualifications
- 10+ years in infrastructure, high-performance compute, or cloud systems
- 5+ years in engineering leadership
- Proven team-building and scaling experience
- Knowledge of large-scale infrastructure, distributed systems, networks, compute tech, storage
- Understanding of AI/ML workflows and performance tuning
- Degree in Computer Science, Compute Architecture, or equivalent
Preferred Experience
- Experience at cloud providers or hyperscalers
- Knowledge of MLOps, telemetry, multi-tenant compute
- Experience with LLMs or foundation models
- Business acumen for balancing cost and performance
Compensation & Benefits
- Base salary: $230,000 - $275,000
- Benefits:
- Medical, dental, vision (paid by CoreWeave)
- Life, disability insurance
- FSA, HSA, Tuition Reimbursement
- Mental wellness, family support, parental leave
- Childcare support
- 401(k) with match
- Flexible PTO
- Catered lunches
- Casual environment
Work Environment
- Hybrid work model with flexibility
- Onboarding at our hubs, with quarterly team gatherings
Equal Opportunity
CoreWeave is committed to diversity and inclusion. Accommodations available for applicants with disabilities.
Contact
Email: careers@coreweave.com
Job Highlights (Markdown)
Qualifications
- Strong technical, strategic, and business skills
- 10+ years infrastructure experience
- 5+ years in leadership roles
- Experience with large-scale systems and AI workflows
- Degree in a related field
Benefits
- Competitive salary and equity
- Health benefits fully paid by CoreWeave
- Generous PTO and parental leave
- Supportive, innovative work culture
Responsibilities
- Lead and innovate in AI compute services
- Design and manage GPU clusters
- Develop orchestration strategies
- Collaborate with clients and partners