Hardware Engineer - Liquid Cooling

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: CoreWeave is seeking a highly skilled and motivated Infrastructure/Hardware Engineer to join our Hardware Engineering team, reporting to the Hardware Engineering Manager. In this role, you will play a crucial part in the design, development, and optimization of our liquid cooling hardware infrastructure. You will collaborate closely with cross-functional teams, external vendors, and stakeholders to ensure the successful delivery of highly performant and reliable hardware solutions. About the role: Responsibilities: Develop and maintain hardware/firmware management services. Automate all aspects of the liquid cooling hardware lifecycle. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to define liquid cooling hardware requirements, specifications, and system architecture. Create and maintain accurate documentation of liquid cooling hardware designs, specifications, test procedures, and results. Analyze and optimize the performance of liquid cooling hardware systems, identify bottlenecks, and propose improvements for enhanced efficiency. Establish processes for internal liquid cooling hardware testing, deployment, and performance optimization. Optimize,test, and support rack-level liquid cooling solutions, including in-rack CDU (Coolant Distribution Unit) configurations. Work with liquid-to-air sidecars and remote CDUs to manage heat rejection and optimize thermal performance. Collaborate with data center facilities teams to integrate liquid cooling systems into broader infrastructure designs. Develop and implement monitoring, alerting, and control systems for liquid cooling components (e.g., pumps, valves, flow sensors). Interface with server vendors and OEMs to validate compatibility of hardware with liquid-cooled chassis and configurations. Who You Are: Must have at least 4 years hands-on experience with in-rack CDUs, liquid-to-air heat exchangers, or end-of-row cooling units. In-depth knowledge of server hardware, components, and management technologies. Strong understanding of data center thermal design principles, including air and liquid cooling fundamentals. Familiarity with coolant types, thermal transfer mechanisms, and leak detection/mitigation techniques. Proficiency in ansible/python and experience with programmatically interacting with hardware using IPMI, SSH, or Redfish (preferably Redfish). Proven ability to collaborate with hardware and facility engineering teams to deliver integrated cooling solutions. Strong passion for automation and infrastructure scalability, with a commitment to continuous improvement. Excellent documentation skills and attention to detail. Strong analytical and problem-solving abilities. Bachelor’s degree in Computer Engineering, Electrical Engineering, Computer Science, or a related field Wondering if you’re a good fit? We believe in investing in our people, and value candidates who can bring their own diversified experiences to our teams – even if you aren't a 100% skill or experience match. Why CoreWeave? 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 suppo…