Senior Software Engineer, Network Datapath

As a Senior Software Engineer, you'll be responsible for designing, developing, and maintaining the network datapath infrastructure for our GPU cloud services. This includes optimizing host network performance and implementing security protocols while collaborating with various teams to ensure seamless integration and architecture decisions.

To qualify for the Senior Software Engineer role at CoreWeave, candidates should hold a Bachelor's or Master's degree in Computer Science or a related field, alongside five or more years of experience focusing on networking and cloud infrastructure. Proficiency in network protocols, programming languages such as Golang or Python, and familiarity with software-defined networking technologies is essential.

CoreWeave fosters a dynamic and inclusive work culture for Senior Software Engineers, emphasizing collaboration, creativity, and innovation. With options for a hybrid work environment, there is a strong focus on work-life balance, ensuring that you can thrive both professionally and personally.

Senior Software Engineers at CoreWeave will work on exciting projects that involve building and maintaining the network infrastructure for GPU cloud services. This includes using cutting-edge technologies to enhance performance and security while solving complex networking challenges.

CoreWeave provides an attractive benefits package for Senior Software Engineers, including comprehensive health coverage, life insurance, flexible spending accounts, tuition reimbursement, generous PTO, and a 401(k) plan with an employer match. Plus, the work environment is casual and supportive, making it an enjoyable place to grow your career.

Discuss specific protocols you've worked with, such as TCP/IP and BGP. Highlight any challenges you've faced and how you optimized network performance using these protocols to support cloud services effectively.

Explain your methodology for designing network solutions, focusing on scalability and security. Discuss how you ensure low latency and high throughput, potentially using examples from past projects.

Share your expertise in programming languages such as Golang, Python, or C++. Discuss their strengths and how you've used them in automation or scripting tasks within networking projects.

Talk about your commitment to continuous learning. Mention specific resources, communities, or conferences that you follow to ensure you remain knowledgeable about trends and best practices in networking.

Describe a specific incident where you encountered a network challenge, the steps you took to diagnose the problem, and how your intervention led to a successful resolution while minimizing impact on services.

Discuss any experience you possess working with Kubernetes networking and infrastructure, including building and deploying k8s operators and controllers, explaining how it enhances cloud service efficiency.

Provide instances from your past roles illustrating how you have effectively collaborated with teams like DevOps and Systems Administration to ensure seamless integration and performance optimization.

Detail specific security protocols you've implemented in past projects, explaining how these practices protect infrastructure and customer data in cloud environments.

Explain your organizational strategies and tools you use to manage your workload efficiently when assigned multiple networking projects, ensuring timelines and quality standards are met.

Share your passion for technology and how being part of a team that pushes the boundaries of cloud services and networking solutions excites and motivates you to contribute effectively.