IT Systems Engineering at CoreWeave is responsible for building and maintaining the internal platforms that power collaboration, communication, and business operations. The team focuses on scalability, automation, and long-term sustainability across the enterprise SaaS ecosystem.
About the RoleAs a Staff Systems Engineer, Enterprise Architect, you will own and evolve CoreWeave’s internal IT and SaaS ecosystem. This is a staff-level role focused on building scalable, secure, and well-governed platforms that enable the business to operate efficiently.
You will act as a technical owner across core IT systems including Google Workspace, Slack, DNS/domain infrastructure, Cloudflare, and other enterprise SaaS platforms. You will drive standardization, reduce technical debt, and ensure the environment remains sustainable as the company scales.
What You’ll Do- Own and operate core IT platforms (Google Workspace, Slack, Cloudflare, DNS, domain infrastructure)
- Design and maintain secure, scalable configurations across collaboration and communication systems
- Manage DNS, domain lifecycle, and email authentication (DKIM, SPF, DMARC)
- Drive tooling rationalization and reduce SaaS sprawl through consolidation and deprecation
- Establish standards for system ownership, lifecycle management, and supportability
- Build automation and infrastructure-as-code using APIs, Terraform, and workflow platforms
- Improve IT asset management (ITAM), system inventory, and lifecycle tracking
- Enhance observability, reliability, and operational health of IT systems
- Partner with Identity and Security teams to enforce access controls and integrations
- Lead onboarding of new tools with a focus on scalability and maintainability
- Develop and maintain documentation, standards, and runbooks
- Serve as an escalation point for complex system issues
- Drive continuous improvement in architecture, automation, and operational maturity
- 7–10+ years of experience in IT systems engineering, enterprise IT, or platform engineering
- Strong generalist across SaaS platforms and enterprise IT systems
- Deep hands-on experience with several of the following:
- Google Workspace
- Slack
- DNS and domain management
- Cloudflare or similar platforms
- Email authentication (DKIM, SPF, DMARC)
- Cloud platforms (AWS, GCP, Azure)
- Strong automation mindset with experience in Python, PowerShell, APIs, and Terraform
- Experience designing scalable systems and improving operational reliability
- Experience managing ITAM and system inventory
- Proven ability to evaluate and rationalize tooling (standardization, consolidation, deprecation)
- Strong troubleshooting skills across SaaS and infrastructure-adjacent systems
- Excellent communication and stakeholder management skills
- Experience in high-growth or cloud-native environments
- Experience working closely with Identity and Security teams
- Familiarity with compliance frameworks (SOC 2, ISO 27001, SOX, GDPR)
- Experience with workflow automation tools (Workato or similar)
- Background in enterprise IT architecture or platform standardization
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
Core IT systems are foundational to how CoreWeave operates. In this role, you will ensure these systems are scalable, intentional, and sustainable—reducing complexity and enabling the company to grow without friction.
The base salary range for this role is $188,000 to $275,000. 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.
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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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