Systems Performance Engineer
Description For Systems Performance Engineer
CoreWeave is seeking a Systems Performance Engineer for their Kernel HAVOCK Team to optimize bare-metal systems and Kubernetes integration. The role focuses on maintaining custom Linux kernels, OS images, and virtualization stacks. You'll work with cutting-edge technology including custom Linux kernels, various hardware accelerators, and containerization platforms. The position offers comprehensive benefits and competitive compensation ($165,000-$185,000). The team emphasizes performance optimization, automation, and cross-functional collaboration. This is an excellent opportunity for experienced systems engineers passionate about low-level software optimization and performance analysis. The hybrid work environment promotes work-life balance while maintaining strong team collaboration through regular in-person interactions. CoreWeave provides a modern tech stack including Python, Go, and Kubernetes, along with exposure to various hardware platforms. The role requires deep Linux expertise and strong performance engineering background, making it ideal for those interested in pushing the boundaries of system performance and optimization.
Responsibilities For Systems Performance Engineer
- Develop and maintain tools for establishing systems performance baselines
- Develop and maintain performance regression analysis testing automation
- Development of telemetry for performance analysis across distributed clusters of servers
- Triage and fix performance issues in Linux
- Collect data, produce metrics and visualizations that communicate performance information
- Collaborate with cross-functional teams to define Linux and OS requirements, specifications, and system architecture
Requirements For Systems Performance Engineer
- 5+ years of professional experience in Systems Performance Engineering
- Extensive, deep experience in Linux internals
- Fluency with a programming language geared toward automation (Python preferred)
- Experience writing robust, testable code
- Experience diagnosing and fixing systems performance issues
- Experience with implementing automation testing
- Ability to effectively prioritize and communicate in a remote-employee environment
- Strong passion for automation
- Excellent documentation skills and attention to detail
- Strong analytical and problem-solving abilities
Benefits For Systems Performance Engineer
- Medical, dental, and vision insurance - 100% paid
- Company-paid Life Insurance
- Voluntary supplemental life insurance
- Short and long-term disability insurance
- Flexible Spending Account
- Tuition Reimbursement
- Mental Wellness Benefits through Spring Health
- Family-Forming support provided by Carrot
- Paid Parental Leave
- Flexible childcare support with Kinside
- 401(k) with employer match
- Flexible PTO
- Catered lunch at office locations
- Casual work environment
Jobs Related To CoreWeave Systems Performance Engineer
