CoreWeave is the AI Hyperscaler™, delivering a cloud platform of cutting edge services powering the next wave of AI. Our technology provides enterprises and leading AI labs with the most performant, efficient and resilient solutions for accelerated computing. Since 2017, CoreWeave has operated a growing footprint of data centers covering every region of the US and across Europe. CoreWeave was ranked as one of the TIME100 most influential companies of 2024.
As the leader in the industry, we thrive in an environment where adaptability and resilience are key. Our culture offers career-defining opportunities for those who excel amid change and challenge. If you’re someone who thrives in a dynamic environment, enjoys solving complex problems, and is eager to make a significant impact, CoreWeave is the place for you. Join us, and be part of a team solving some of the most exciting challenges in the industry.
CoreWeave powers the creation and delivery of the intelligence that drives innovation.
About the Team
The Data Engineering team builds foundational datasets and analytics services that enable BI and data science across CoreWeave. We seek to democratize insights and foster a culture where data-driven decision-making thrives at every level.
About the Role
We’re seeking a skilled Senior Data Engineer to lead the development of foundational data models that empower our Business Intelligence Engineers, analysts, and data scientists to efficiently work with and gain insights from our data. This role will own the creation and maintenance of star and snowflake schemas within our lakehouse environment and set the standards for dimensional modeling best practices. The engineer will also create and optimize key datasets and metrics essential to tracking business health.
Responsibilities
- Develop and maintain data models, including star and snowflake schemas, to support analytical needs across the organization.
- Establish and enforce best practices for dimensional modeling in our Lakehouse.
- Engineer and optimize data storage using analytical table/file formats (e.g., Iceberg, Parquet, Avro, ORC).
- Partner with BI, analytics, and data science teams to design datasets that accurately reflect business metrics.
- Tune and optimize data in MPP databases such as StarRocks, Snowflake, BigQuery, or Redshift.
- Collaborate on data workflows using Airflow, building and managing pipelines that power our analytical infrastructure.
- Ensure efficient processing of large datasets through distributed computing frameworks like Spark or Flink.
Qualifications
- You thrive in a fast-paced, complex, work environment and you love tackling hard problems.
- Hands-on experience applying Kimball modeling principles to large datasets.
- Expertise in working with analytical table/file formats, including Iceberg, Parquet, Avro, and ORC.
- Proven experience optimizing MPP databases (StarRocks, Snowflake, BigQuery, Redshift).
- 5+ years of programming experience in Python or Scala.
- Advanced SQL skills, with a strong ability to write, optimize, and debug complex queries.
- Hands-on experience with Airflow for batch orchestration distributed computing frameworks like Spark or Flink.
- Applicants must have work authorization that does not require sponsorship from the company now or in the future.
Our compensation reflects the cost of labor across several US geographic markets. The base pay for this position ranges from $175,000-$205,000. Pay is based on a number of factors including market location and may vary depending on job-related knowledge, skills, and experience.
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:
- 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
- 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
Our Workplace
At CoreWeave, we are committed to operating as a hybrid workplace, offering employees flexibility in how they structure their time between in-office and remote work. We recognize the significance of fostering connections, collaboration, and creativity within our office culture and its positive impact on our business. Our philosophy operating as a hybrid workplace underscores our dedication to enabling employees to tailor work-life balance to their individual preferences.
For those who do not live within 30 miles of one of our offices, we are open to considering remote work for candidates whose skills and experience strongly align with the role. While we prioritize a hybrid work environment for most roles, we understand the importance of flexibility and are open to remote work for specific positions and specialized skill sets. Onboarding is essential to your success. New employees not based out of an office will be invited to attend onboarding training at one of our hubs within their first month of employment. We continue to foster a collaborative environment by bringing teams together quarterly.
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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: [email protected].
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