Engineering Manager, Fleet Provisioning Automation
About this role
Managing the automated provisioning and lifecycle management of a growing hardware fleet involves directing software engineers who build Kubernetes operators and custom resource definitions. The Fleet Provisioning Automation team coordinates node bring-up, configuration, delivery, health monitoring, and failure-response automation for servers across global data centers.
Leadership for this group requires overseeing Go developers in the US and EU while partnering closely with fleet operations, hardware engineering, and Kubernetes infrastructure teams. Individuals in this function set team culture, establish onboarding and performance management programs, and solve infrastructure challenges at scale for managed Kubernetes and bare metal deployments.
Candidates who succeed here bring a strong background in software or infrastructure engineering alongside formal leadership experience. A practical understanding of SRE fundamentals, deployment automation, and a dedication to reducing manual operations through robust tooling make for a strong fit.
What you will do
- Lead and grow a distributed team of Go developers located across the US and EU.
- Provide technical direction and prioritization for engineers building Kubernetes operators and custom resource definitions for automated node provisioning.
- Collaborate with fleet operations, hardware engineering, and Kubernetes infrastructure groups to design solutions for large-scale managed Kubernetes and bare metal deployments.
- Develop onboarding, documentation, and performance management programs to support team member growth.
- Establish team culture, communication standards, and processes that facilitate cross-functional collaboration and reliability.
What you need
- Bring 7 or more years of experience in software or infrastructure engineering.
- Possess at least 3 years of experience in a leadership capacity managing technical teams.
- Demonstrate experience guiding teams to create test plans, deployment automation, and supporting tooling for fleet provisioning services.
- Apply deep knowledge and practice of SRE fundamentals, incident management, blameless culture, observability, and change management.
Benefits
- Medical, dental, and vision insurance - 100% paid for by CoreWeave
- Company-paid Life Insurance
- Short and long-term disability insurance
- Paid Parental Leave
- 401(k) with a generous employer match
- Flexible PTO
Skills and tech stack
Questions candidates ask
What is the compensation range for this role?
The base salary range for this position is $165,000 to $242,000. The starting salary is determined by job-related knowledge, skills, experience, and market location.
What tools and technologies does the team use?
The team develops software using Go, Kubernetes operators, and custom resource definitions to automate node provisioning and lifecycle management.
What additional rewards are included besides base salary?
The total rewards package includes a discretionary bonus, equity awards, and a comprehensive benefits program based on eligibility.