Systems Engineer, Kernel
CoreWeaveNew York, New York, United States • New Jersey, United States • Sunnyvale, California, United States • Bellevue, Washington, United States
Posted September 12, 2025
165000 - 242000 USD year
Full Time
About the Company
CoreWeave is an AI-driven hyperscaler specializing in cloud computing services. The company offers Kubernetes orchestration, VFX rendering, bare metal solutions, GPU compute, and AI acceleration, providing businesses with high-performance, scalable infrastructure tailored for advanced workloads. CoreWeave's focus on cutting-edge technology and specialized services positions it as a leader in the emerging AI and high-performance computing sectors.
Job Description
CoreWeave is seeking a Systems Kernel Engineer to join their HAVOCK Team, focused on kernel development and stability within the Linux-based infrastructure. This role involves debugging, upstreaming fixes, and contributing to the development of the Linux kernel, aiming to enhance performance, reliability, and scalability for HPC and AI workloads.
Requirements
- 5+ years of professional experience in Linux kernel engineering
- Deep understanding of kernel internals (memory management, scheduling, networking, storage, drivers)
- Strong C programming skills
- Experience debugging kernel crashes, dumps, and panics
- Familiarity with virtualization (KVM, QEMU, VFIO)
- Experience with GPU/DPU bring-up and driver experience
Benefits
- Medical, dental, and vision insurance
- Company-paid Life Insurance
- Voluntary supplemental life insurance
- Short and long-term disability insurance
- Flexible Spending Account
- Health Savings Account
- Tuition Reimbursement
- Employee Stock Purchase Program
- Mental Wellness Benefits
- Family-Forming support
- Paid Parental Leave
- 401(k) with generous employer match
- Flexible PTO
- Catered lunch
- Casual work environment
- Innovative disruption culture
