Staff Data Engineer - Data Engineering

CoreWeave

Livingston, NJ / New York, NY / Sunnyvale, CA / San Francisco, CA / Bellevue, WAInformation Technology

Posted 3 days ago · via Greenhouse

Job Description

<div class="content-intro"><div> <div> <div class="gmail_quote"> <div> <div><span id="m_1770241969069985273m_-2746164444908759431gmail-docs-internal-guid-131e4fb0-7fff-b4e9-ff50-e8cf32449b1b">CoreWeave is The Essential Cloud for AI™. Built for pioneers by pioneers, CoreWeave delivers a platform of technology, tools, and teams that enables innovators to build and scale AI with confidence. Trusted by leading AI labs, startups, and global enterprises, CoreWeave combines superior infrastructure performance with deep technical expertise to accelerate breakthroughs and turn compute into capability. Founded in 2017, CoreWeave became a publicly traded company (Nasdaq: CRWV) in March 2025. Learn more at&nbsp;<a href="http://www.coreweave.com/" target="_blank" data-saferedirecturl="https://www.google.com/url?q=http://www.coreweave.com&amp;source=gmail&amp;ust=1762613132717000&amp;usg=AOvVaw3D-UOhNaqEvF5BEWxjYyAU">www.coreweave.com</a>.</span></div> </div> </div> </div> </div></div><h3 class="font-claude-response-body break-words whitespace-normal" data-sourcepos="1:1-1:20;0-19"><strong>What You'll Do:</strong></h3> <p class="font-claude-response-body break-words whitespace-normal" data-sourcepos="3:1-3:443;21-463">The Data Engineering Team builds and operates the foundational data infrastructure powering analytics, AI, and operational decision-making across CoreWeave. We design resilient data pipelines, scalable lakehouse systems, and high-quality datasets that enable teams across Finance, HR, Operations, and Engineering to move faster and make smarter decisions. Our mission is to make CoreWeave's data reliable, accessible, and actionable at scale.</p> <h3 class="font-claude-response-body break-words whitespace-normal" data-sourcepos="5:1-5:20;465-484"><strong>About the role:</strong></h3> <p class="font-claude-response-body break-words whitespace-normal" data-sourcepos="7:1-7:628;486-1113">We're seeking a Staff Data Engineer to define and drive the architecture of CoreWeave's enterprise data ecosystem. You will establish the modeling, semantic, governance, and platform standards that enable teams to build trusted and reusable data products at scale. Day-to-day, you'll lead cross-domain architecture, solve the organization's most complex data design challenges, and partner with senior engineers and stakeholders to translate business requirements into durable technical systems. This role combines deep hands-on engineering expertise with company-wide technical leadership across our modern lakehouse platform.</p> <p class="font-claude-response-body break-words whitespace-normal" data-sourcepos="9:1-9:24;1115-1138">In this role, you will:</p> <ul class="[li_&amp;]:mb-0 [li_&amp;]:mt-1 [li_&amp;]:gap-1 [&amp;:not(:last-child)_ul]:pb-1 [&amp;:not(:last-child)_ol]:pb-1 list-disc flex flex-col gap-1 pl-8 mb-3" data-sourcepos="11:1-19:120;1140-2225"> <li class="font-claude-response-body whitespace-normal break-words pl-2" data-sourcepos="11:1-11:119;1140-1258">Define the company-wide strategy for data modeling, semantic layers, enterprise metrics, and reusable data products.</li> <li class="font-claude-response-body whitespace-normal break-words pl-2" data-sourcepos="12:1-12:139;1259-1397">Set architectural standards for CoreWeave's lakehouse, including data organization, schemas, metadata, governance, and serving patterns.</li> <li class="font-claude-response-body whitespace-normal break-words pl-2" data-sourcepos="13:1-13:111;1398-1508">Design scalable frameworks for data quality, lineage, observability, access control, and policy enforcement.</li> <li class="font-claude-response-body whitespace-normal break-words pl-2" data-sourcepos="14:1-14:137;1509-1645">Lead the architecture of complex, cross-domain data systems spanning operational, financial, product, people, and infrastructure data.</li> <li class="font-claude-response-body whitespace-normal break-words pl-2" data-sourcepos="15:1-15:103;1646-1748">Establish durable data contracts, system boundaries, and reusable engineering patterns across teams.</li> <li class="font-claude-response-body whitespace-normal break-words pl-2" data-sourcepos="16:1-16:113;1749-1861">Identify and resolve systemic performance, reliability, and scalability constraints across the data ecosystem.</li> <li class="font-claude-response-body whitespace-normal break-words pl-2" data-sourcepos="17:1-17:113;1862-1974">Lead architecture reviews for high-impact initiatives and ensure alignment with the broader platform strategy.</li> <li class="font-claude-response-body whitespace-normal break-words pl-2" data-sourcepos="18:1-18:131;1975-2105">Evaluate and standardize core data technologies across processing, orchestration, cataloging, modeling, and metadata management.</li> <li class="font-claude-response-body whitespace-normal break-words pl-2" data-sourcepos="19:1-19:120;2106-2225">Mentor senior engineers and raise the quality of system design and technical decision-making across the organization.</li> </ul> <h3 class="font-claude-response-body break-words whitespace-normal" data-sourcepos="21:1-21:17;2227-2243"><strong>Who You Are:</strong></h3> <ul class="[li_&amp;]:mb-0 [li_&amp;]:mt-1 [li_&amp;]:gap-1 [&amp;:not(:last-child)_ul]:pb-1 [&amp;:not(:last-child)_ol]:pb-1 list-disc flex flex-col gap-1 pl-8 mb-3" data-sourcepos="23:1-31:123;2245-3510"> <li class="font-claude-response-body whitespace-normal break-words pl-2" data-sourcepos="23:1-23:118;2245-2362">10+ years of experience in data engineering, software engineering, distributed systems, or data architecture roles.</li> <li class="font-claude-response-body whitespace-normal break-words pl-2" data-sourcepos="24:1-24:128;2363-2490">Demonstrated experience setting technical direction for data systems spanning multiple teams, business domains, or platforms.</li> <li class="font-claude-response-body whitespace-normal break-words pl-2" data-sourcepos="25:1-25:128;2491-2618">Deep expertise in enterprise analytical modeling, including dimensional, Data Vault, semantic modeling, and governed metrics.</li> <li class="font-claude-response-body whitespace-normal break-words pl-2" data-sourcepos="26:1-26:188;2619-2806">Experience designing and operating large-scale lakehouse or streamhouse architectures using technologies such as Apache Iceberg, Delta Lake, Apache Hudi, Apache Paimon, or Apache Fluss.</li> <li class="font-claude-response-body whitespace-normal break-words pl-2" data-sourcepos="27:1-27:145;2807-2951">Advanced knowledge of distributed OLAP, query, processing, and ingestion systems such as StarRocks, ClickHouse, Trino, Spark, Flink, or Kafka.</li> <li class="font-claude-response-body whitespace-normal break-words pl-2" data-sourcepos="28:1-28:141;2952-3092">Expert-level SQL and strong programming expertise in Python, Scala, Java, or Rust, with experience building production-grade data systems.</li> <li class="font-claude-response-body whitespace-normal break-words pl-2" data-sourcepos="29:1-29:169;3093-3261">Demonstrated experience implementing governance capabilities such as lineage, profiling, metadata management, data quality controls, access policies, or auditability.</li> <li class="font-claude-response-body whitespace-normal break-words pl-2" data-sourcepos="30:1-30:126;3262-3387">Demonstrated ability to independently turn ambiguous problem statements into clear technical direction and execution plans.</li> <li class="font-claude-response-body whitespace-normal break-words pl-2" data-sourcepos="31:1-31:123;3388-3510">Track record of leading cross-cutting architecture and establishing standards adopted across multiple engineering teams.</li> </ul> <h3 class="font-claude-response-body break-words whitespace-normal" data-sourcepos="33:1-33:15;3512-3526"><strong>Preferred:</strong></h3> <ul class="[li_&amp;]:mb-0 [li_&amp;]:mt-1 [li_&amp;]:gap-1 [&amp;:not(:last-child)_ul]:pb-1 [&amp;:not(:last-child)_ol]:pb-1 list-disc flex flex-col gap-1 pl-8 mb-3" data-sourcepos="35:1-38:89;3528-3900"> <li class="font-claude-response-body whitespace-normal break-words pl-2" data-sourcepos="35:1-35:112;3528-3639">Experience designing data systems that support compliance programs such as SOX, GDPR, MNPI, and PII controls.</li> <li class="font-claude-response-body whitespace-normal break-words pl-2" data-sourcepos="36:1-36:111;3640-3750">Experience operating event-driven architectures using Kafka, AutoMQ, Pulsar, or similar streaming platforms.</li> <li class="font-claude-response-body whitespace-normal break-words pl-2" data-sourcepos="37:1-37:61;3751-3811">Experience running data-intensive workloads on Kubernetes.</li> <li class="font-claude-response-body whitespace-normal break-words pl-2" data-sourcepos="38:1-38:89;3812-3900">Experience in high-growth cloud, infrastructure, or distributed-systems organizations.</li> </ul> <h3 class="font-claude-response-body break-words whitespace-normal" data-sourcepos="40:1-40:36;3902-3937"><strong>Wondering if you're a good fit?</strong></h3> <p class="font-claude-response-body break-words whitespace-normal" data-sourcepos="42:1-42:289;3939-4227">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. Here are a few qualities we've found compatible with our team. If some of this describes you, we'd love to talk.</p> <ul class="[li_&amp;]:mb-0 [li_&amp;]:mt-1 [li_&amp;]:gap-1 [&amp;:not(:last-child)_ul]:pb-1 [&amp;:not(:last-child)_ol]:pb-1 list-disc flex flex-col gap-1 pl-8 mb-3" data-sourcepos="44:1-46:107;4229-4563"> <li class="font-claude-response-body whitespace-normal break-words pl-2" data-sourcepos="44:1-44:107;4229-4335">You love designing, implementing, and operating data platforms and distributed systems at extreme scale.</li> <li class="font-claude-response-body whitespace-normal break-words pl-2" data-sourcepos="45:1-45:121;4336-4456">You're energized by solving ambiguous, cross-domain technical problems and turning them into clear, durable solutions.</li> <li class="font-claude-response-body whitespace-normal break-words pl-2" data-sourcepos="46:1-46:107;4457-4563">You enjoy raising the quality of engineering through thoughtful architecture, standards, and mentorship.</li> </ul> <h3 class="font-claude-response-body break-words whitespace-normal" data-sourcepos="48:1-48:19;4565-4583"><strong>Why CoreWeave?</strong></h3> <p class="font-claude-response-body break-words whitespace-normal" data-sourcepos="50:1-50:327;4585-4911">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:</p> <ul class="[li_&amp;]:mb-0 [li_&amp;]:mt-1 [li_&amp;]:gap-1 [&amp;:not(:last-child)_ul]:pb-1 [&amp;:not(:last-child)_ol]:pb-1 list-disc flex flex-col gap-1 pl-8 mb-3" data-sourcepos="52:1-56:24;4913-5045"> <li class="font-claude-response-body whitespace-normal break-words pl-2" data-sourcepos="52:1-52:26;4913-4938">Be Curious at Your Core</li> <li class="font-claude-response-body whitespace-normal break-words pl-2" data-sourcepos="53:1-53:20;4939-4958">Act Like an Owner</li> <li class="font-claude-response-body whitespace-normal break-words pl-2" data-sourcepos="54:1-54:20;4959-4978">Empower Employees</li> <li class="font-claude-response-body whitespace-normal break-words pl-2" data-sourcepos="55:1-55:43;4979-5021">Deliver Best-in-Class Client Experiences</li> <li class="font-claude-response-body whitespace-normal break-words pl-2" data-sourcepos="56:1-56:24;5022-5045">Achieve More Together</li> </ul> <p class="font-claude-response-body break-words whitespace-normal" data-sourcepos="58:1-58:437;5047-5483">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!</p> <p><em data-stringify-type="italic">The base salary range for this role is $207,000 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).</em></p> <p>&nbsp;</p><div class="content-conclusion"><p><strong>What We Offer</strong></p> <p>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.</p> <p>In addition to a competitive salary, we offer a variety of benefits to support your needs. The benefits below reflect our US-based offerings; for roles in other locations, benefits vary and are shared during the hiring process. These include:</p> <ul> <li>Medical, dental, and vision insurance - 100% paid for by CoreWeave</li> <li>Company-paid Life Insurance&nbsp;</li> <li>Voluntary supplemental life insurance&nbsp;</li> <li>Short and long-term disability insurance&nbsp;</li> <li>Flexible Spending Account</li> <li>Health Savings Account</li> <li>Tuition Reimbursement&nbsp;</li> <li>Ability to Participate in Employee Stock Purchase Program (ESPP)</li> <li>Mental Wellness Benefits through Spring Health&nbsp;</li> <li>Family-Forming support provided by Carrot</li> <li>Paid Parental Leave&nbsp;</li> <li>Flexible, full-service childcare support with Kinside</li> <li>401(k) with a generous employer match</li> <li>Flexible PTO</li> <li>Catered lunch each day in our office and data center locations</li> <li>A casual work environment</li> <li>A work culture focused on innovative disruption</li> </ul> <p><strong>California Applicants</strong></p> <p><a href="https://drive.google.com/file/d/1gPBRBhUNAMBmj7Yn4_M-hCugm7ZJD4hr/view?usp=sharing" target="_blank">California Consumer Privacy Act&nbsp;</a></p> <p><strong>Equal Opportunity &amp; Accommodations</strong></p> <p><em>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.</em></p> <p><em>As part of this commitment and consistent with the </em><a href="https://www.eeoc.gov/laws/guidance/fact-sheet-disability-discrimination" target="_blank"><em>Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA)</em></a><em>, 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: <a href="mailto:careers@coreweave.com">careers@coreweave.com</a>.</em></p> <p><strong>Export Control Compliance</strong></p> <p>This position requires access to export controlled information. &nbsp;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. &nbsp;CoreWeave may, for legitimate business reasons, decline to pursue any export licensing process.</p></div>
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