About this role
Scaling managed database infrastructure to support demanding artificial intelligence workloads requires deep expertise in distributed data systems and team leadership. CoreWeave seeks a Senior Manager for the Data Service Team to lead the development, automation, and operation of data infrastructures, including managed databases, data ingestion, data flow, and data lake analysis.
This leader will direct engineers in designing managed solutions through APIs, improving system performance, security, reliability, and scalability, and establishing data access guidelines. Candidates who thrive in this environment bring a strong background in software or infrastructure engineering, a solid understanding of database internals, and proven experience operating services in production at scale.
What you will do
- Build and develop a high-performing engineering team through effective hiring and talent management.
- Design and implement services that deliver data to teams via managed solutions and APIs.
- Improve the performance, security, reliability, and scalability of core data services.
- Establish guidelines and guard rails for data access, storage, and regulatory compliance.
- Analyze telemetry and system data to drive improvements in throughput, latency, and resilience.
- Collaborate cross-functionally with platform, product, and infrastructure teams to deliver seamless storage capabilities.
What you need
- Minimum of 5 years of experience managing or leading data service infrastructure teams.
- Minimum of 5 years of hands-on software or infrastructure engineering experience.
- Understanding of at least one database internal such as MySQL, PostgreSQL, Aurora, CockroachDB, TiDB, MongoDB, CosmosDB, Oracle, SQL Server, DB2, or SAP.
- Hands-on background with cloud native architectures and the separation of compute from storage.
- Expertise in the lifecycle of queries and transactions alongside reliability engineering concepts.
- Familiarity with Kubernetes and an interest in or comfort with event-driven or stateful orchestration.
- Excellent communication skills with the ability to collaborate across engineering, product, and leadership teams.
Benefits
- Medical, dental, and vision insurance - 100% paid for by CoreWeave
- Company-paid Life Insurance
- Short and long-term disability insurance
- Flexible Spending Account and Health Savings Account
- Tuition Reimbursement
- 401(k) with a generous employer match
Skills and tech stack
Questions candidates ask
What is the compensation range for this position?
The base salary range for this role is $207,000 to $275,000. The starting salary is determined based on job-related knowledge, skills, experience, and market location.
What additional rewards are included beyond base salary?
The total rewards package includes a discretionary bonus, equity awards, and a comprehensive benefits program based on eligibility. Offerings also feature a 401(k) with a generous employer match and an Employee Stock Purchase Program.
What database background is expected for this role?
Candidates need an understanding of at least one database internal, such as MySQL, PostgreSQL, Aurora, CockroachDB, TiDB, MongoDB, CosmosDB, Oracle, SQL Server, DB2, or SAP. An expert-level background with the life of a query and transaction is also required.
Are there specific regulatory or export control requirements?
This position requires access to export-controlled information. Applicants must either be a U.S. person, eligible to access the information without authorization, or eligible and reasonably likely to obtain the required export authorization from the U.S. government.