Engineering Manager, Storage
About this role
High-throughput distributed storage architectures require a 10x performance scaling to eliminate bottlenecks for massive AI workloads and maximize GPU utilization across cloud infrastructure. CoreWeave seeks an Engineering Manager for Storage to lead systems engineering teams in developing file, block, and object storage services built in Go and Rust.
Working within a coding-focused, meeting-light culture, the individual in this role will balance technical guidance with strategic execution, performance management, and cross-functional leadership. Candidates who thrive here are driven to solve complex low-latency systems challenges, possess deep expertise in cloud storage technologies, and can successfully scale engineering teams within hyper-scale cloud environments.
What you will do
- Scale foundational file, block, and object storage systems that power high-performance computing AI infrastructure.
- Drive end-to-end design and operational excellence across storage services built in Go and Rust.
- Solve complex engineering challenges to achieve 10x performance scaling in file, block, and object storage systems.
- Lead systems engineering teams within a coding-focused and meeting-light culture characterized by high autonomy.
- Provide technical mentorship, oversee performance management, and foster ongoing team innovation.
- Align engineering execution with strategic business goals through effective cross-team leadership.
What you need
- Bring 3 or more years of experience managing engineering teams alongside 7 or more years in hands-on systems or infrastructure engineering.
- Demonstrate deep technical expertise in storage performance tuning, latency optimization, and benchmarking.
- Possess technical expertise in cloud storage technologies and distributed systems such as Ceph, Lustre, MinIO, and GPUDirect Storage.
- Show a proven track record of scaling storage engineering teams within hyper-scale cloud environments.
- Exhibit demonstrated success operating ultra-low-latency systems across high-performance computing or AI infrastructure.
- Display proficiency in systems programming using Go and Rust, coupled with a capability in technical recruitment.
Benefits
- Medical, dental, and vision insurance 100% paid for by CoreWeave
- Company-paid Life Insurance and voluntary supplemental life insurance
- Short and long-term disability insurance along with FSA and HSA
- Tuition Reimbursement and Employee Stock Purchase Program participation
- Mental Wellness Benefits through Spring Health and Carrot family-forming support
- Paid Parental Leave, Kinside childcare support, and 401(k) with a generous employer match
Skills and tech stack
Questions candidates ask
What is the salary range for this role?
The base salary range for this position is $182,000 to $242,000. The starting salary is determined by job-related knowledge, skills, experience, and market location.
What additional compensation is included beyond base pay?
In addition to base salary, the total rewards package includes a discretionary bonus, equity awards, and a comprehensive benefits program based on eligibility.
What kind of work environment does the team maintain?
The team operates in a coding-focused, meeting-light culture with high autonomy and impact. There is also a casual work environment featuring catered lunch each day in office and data center locations.