Systems Engineer, Kernel (Networking) jobs in United States
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CoreWeave · 18 hours ago

Systems Engineer, Kernel (Networking)

CoreWeave is The Essential Cloud for AI™, providing a platform for innovators to scale AI with confidence. They are seeking a specialized Kernel Networking Engineer to optimize the networking subsystem of their Linux-based infrastructure, focusing on enhancing the performance and stability of high-throughput workloads across various hardware.

AI InfrastructureArtificial Intelligence (AI)Cloud ComputingCloud InfrastructureInformation TechnologyMachine Learning
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Responsibilities

Analyze kernel crashes, oopses, and panics across the entire stack
Apply specific networking knowledge to troubleshoot issues with NVIDIA/Mellanox/Broadcom NICs
Utilize crash dump analysis (kdump, crash, drgn) to triage issues affecting customer workloads
Improve documentation and RCA processes for kernel failures
Assist in maintaining kernel builds and CI/CD pipelines to streamline testing

Qualification

Kernel EngineeringNetworking TroubleshootingDebugging MasteryPythonCustom Linux KernelCrash Dump AnalysisEBPF ExperienceGPU/NVLink KnowledgeAutomated Monitoring SystemsCommunication

Required

5+ years of experience in systems-level development or kernel engineering
Broad Kernel Knowledge: Solid grasp of memory management, scheduling, and filesystems
Networking Fluency: Proven record troubleshooting RoCE, IB, and RDMA issues
Debugging Mastery: Expert capability with standard utilities and a systematic approach to root-cause analysis
Excellent verbal and written communication skills (ability to explain complex kernel bugs to stakeholders)

Preferred

Experience with eBPF for troubleshooting
Knowledge of GPU/NVLink architectures
Experience working with automated monitoring/alerting systems (Grafana, Jira automation)
Willingness to present at conferences (LPC, LSFMMBPF)

Benefits

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

Company

CoreWeave

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CoreWeave is a cloud-based AI infrastructure company offering GPU cloud services to simplify AI and machine learning workloads.

Funding

Current Stage
Public Company
Total Funding
$24.87B
Key Investors
Jane Street CapitalStack CapitalCoatue
2025-12-08Post Ipo Debt· $2.54B
2025-11-12Post Ipo Debt· $2.5B
2025-08-20Post Ipo Secondary

Leadership Team

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Michael Intrator
Chief Executive Officer
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Brannin McBee
Founder & CDO
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