CoreWeave is seeking a Director of Engineering for our Cloud Experience organization, leading multiple teams and managers to define and evolve our public API platform and developer interfaces—Console, REST/gRPC APIs, Infrastructure‑as‑Code, CLI, and SDKs. You will drive our gRPC‑first strategy with generated REST to accelerate SDKs/Terraform and platform‑wide consistency, while raising the bar on reliability, security, and operational excellence.
In this role, you will:- Deliver a cohesive, reliable CoreWeave Cloud API that becomes the foundation for all developer touchpoints (Console, SDKs, CLI, IaC), enabling customers to self‑serve provisioning and operations at scale.
- Establish and meet API SLIs/SLOs for control‑plane services (e.g., CKS and VPC), partnering with Production Engineering on observability and incident response maturity.
- Drive a gRPC‑first API strategy with generated REST, standardizing resource modeling, versioning, error contracts, pagination, and long‑running operations to increase delivery velocity and consistency across the platform.
- Lead an IaC‑first approach to enable day‑one Terraform support for new GA products, partnering with DX and Docs to deliver high‑quality providers, SDKs, and developer documentation.
- Partner with IAM to evolve federation‑centric authentication and fine‑/medium‑grained access policies across public APIs and Console/Terraform experiences, ensuring consistent authorization semantics at scale.
- Own API governance and lifecycle management: internal design reviews/RFCs, contract stability, deprecation policy, and compatibility guarantees to protect customer workloads and speed internal teams.
- Collaborate across Security, Observability, and Infrastructure to ship scalable, secure public APIs and platform capabilities aligned to company objectives and product roadmaps.
- Build and scale high‑performing teams: hire and develop managers and senior engineers, set clear goals and accountability, mature on‑call with actionable runbooks, and foster an inclusive, growth‑oriented culture.
- 10+ years of software engineering experience with 5+ years leading managers and multi‑team organizations delivering customer‑facing platform surfaces at scale.
- Proven track record delivering reliable public APIs and backend services with measurable SLOs and leading cross‑functional initiatives spanning multiple product lines.
- Strong understanding of cloud computing infrastructure using Kubernetes, scalable architectures, and automation.
- Excellent communication and leadership skills with the ability to set technical strategy, write and review RFCs, and drive outcomes amid ambiguity and rapid growth.
- Excellent analytical and problem-solving skills, with the ability to synthesize problem statements from interactions with customers,
Preferred: (if applicable)
- Experience with Kubernetes control-plane/API design patterns and CRD ergonomics; ability to bridge KRM and gRPC/REST interfaces where appropriate.
- Experience with API gateways, rate limiting, multitenancy, and edge security at scale.
- Understanding of authentication, authorization, and policy frameworks; proven ability to integrate IAM into API surfaces with consistent semantics.
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?At 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 Core
- Act Like an Owner
- Empower Employees
- Deliver Best-in-Class Client Experiences
- Achieve More Together
We 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 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
- Health Savings Account
- Tuition Reimbursement
- Ability to Participate in Employee Stock Purchase Program (ESPP)
- 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
While 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 collaboration
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: [email protected].
Export Control Compliance
This 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. CoreWeave may, for legitimate business reasons, decline to pursue any export licensing process.
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CoreWeave Bellevue, Washington, USA Office
CoreWeave Bellevue, WA Office
Bellevue, Washington, United States, 98004
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