Software Engineer, Inference AI/ML

Join the Inference team to ship production features that improve latency, reliability, and cost for model serving on our GPU platform. As an IC1, you’ll implement well-scoped changes, learn our operational practices, and grow quickly with mentorship from experienced engineers. About the role:

• Implement well-scoped features and fixes in Python/Go/C++ for model-serving services (e.g., Triton, vLLM, TensorRT-LLM, Ray Serve).
• Write tests, code comments, and short design docs; participate in code reviews.
• Add basic metrics and dashboards; assist with alarms and runbooks.
• Follow on-call runbooks and learn incident response in a guided rotation.
• Contribute to performance experiments (e.g., request batching, concurrency, caching) with guidance.

• BS/MS in CS, EE, or related field, or equivalent practical experience.
• Foundations in data structures, algorithms, and networked services. Experience with Python or Go (C++ a plus) and Linux fundamentals; Git/CI basics. Exposure to containers and Kubernetes (coursework or projects welcome). Curiosity about GPU inference concepts (micro-batching, KV cache, streaming).

Preferred:

• Internship or project that deployed a microservice or ML inference demo.
• Coursework/research with PyTorch or TensorFlow; simple CUDA projects a plus.
• Familiarity with Grafana/Prometheus/OpenTelemetry or similar tooling.

The base salary range for this role is $92,000 to $135,000. 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)., 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 full-time employees; for roles in other locations, benefits vary and are shared during the hiring process. These include:

• 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

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, 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:

• Be Curious at Your Core
• Act Like an Owner
• Empower Employees
• Deliver Best-in-Class Client Experiences
• Achieve More Together

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!