Hardware Engineer - Liquid Cooling

Job Description

Job Description

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 www.coreweave.com.

What You'll Do :

CoreWeave is seeking a highly skilled and motivated Infrastructure / Hardware Engineer to join our Hardware Engineering team, reporting to the Hardware Engineering Manager. In this role, you will play a crucial part in the design, development, and optimization of our server hardware infrastructure. You will collaborate closely with cross-functional teams, external vendors, and stakeholders to ensure the successful delivery of highly performant and reliable hardware solutions.

About the role : Responsibilities :

• Develop and maintain hardware / firmware management services.
• Automate all aspects of the server and liquid cooling hardware lifecycle.
• Serve as the senior point of contact for hardware and liquid cooling escalation and troubleshooting.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to define server and liquid cooling hardware requirements, specifications, and system architecture.
• Create and maintain accurate documentation of liquid cooling hardware designs, specifications, test procedures, and results.
• Analyze and optimize the performance of liquid cooling hardware systems, identify bottlenecks, and propose improvements for enhanced efficiency.
• Establish processes for internal liquid cooling hardware testing, deployment, and performance optimization.
• Design, validate, and support rack-level liquid cooling solutions, including in-rack CDU (Coolant Distribution Unit) configurations.
• Work with liquid-to-air sidecars and end-of-row CDUs to manage heat rejection and optimize thermal performance.
• Collaborate with data center facilities teams to integrate liquid cooling systems into broader infrastructure designs.
• Develop and implement monitoring, alerting, and control systems for liquid cooling components (e.g., pumps, valves, flow sensors).
• Interface with server vendors and OEMs to validate compatibility of hardware with liquid-cooled chassis and configurations.

Who You Are :

Must have at least 4 years professional experience :

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 :

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 $165,000 to $242,000. 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 :

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 : careers@coreweave.com.

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.