Senior Manager, Field Engineering

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 . We're proud to be a Living Wage accredited Employer. What You’ll Do: The Customer Experience (CX) Organization at CoreWeave is dedicated to ensuring every client running AI workloads at scale has a seamless, reliable, and high-performance experience. This team supports the infrastructure that powers the AI revolution—working across data centers, hardware systems, and customer workloads to maintain the integrity of our cloud platform. The CX organization aligns closely with the internal and customer engineering teams, offering valuable insights from the field and having the chance to contribute to the CoreWeave product roadmap and development. About the role: We are on the hunt for an exceptional Sr. Manager, Solutions Architecture to lead a regional team of subject matter experts across Kubernetes, HPC, Security, Networking, and Storage . Together, this team will design and deliver next-generation environments that power the world’s most demanding workloads. This position reports directly to the VP of Customer Experience , and will work closely with leaders across Solutions Architecture, Support, Sales, and Product Engineering . If you are passionate about advanced infrastructure and have a proven ability to hire, mentor, and inspire technical talent—then we’d love to hear from you! In this role, you will: Recruit, coach, and lead a high-performing Solutions Architecture team with deep expertise in Kubernetes, HPC, security, networking, and storage, fostering a culture of innovation and continuous learning. Define and execute the regional technical go-to-market strategy, partnering with Sales, Product, Engineering, and Marketing to position CoreWeave as the market leader in performance, flexibility, and scalability. Act as executive sponsor for strategic customers, guiding them from initial concept through large-scale architectures, proofs of concept, and production deployments. Partner closely with customers to understand complex AI and infrastructure requirements and translate them into scalable, production-ready solutions. Align capacity management, data center operations, and fleet operations to support the unique demands of AI and high-performance workloads. Establish KPIs, streamline workflows, and coordinate with Support to ensure measurable outcomes, rapid issue resolution, and exceptional customer experience. Drive continuous improvement by incorporating field feedback into product enhancements, roadmap priorities, and operational excellence in a high-growth environment. Who You Are: B.S. in Computer Science, Engineering, or a related technical field 8+ years in solutions architecture, infrastructure engineering, or cloud services, with a t least 4 years in a leadership role Proven track record designing, deploying, and optimizing large-scale environments spanning cloud native technologies Familiarity with GPU-based computing and distributed workloads is a strong plus Expertise in infrastructure frameworks, workload orchestration, performance tuning, and distributed systems Strong knowledge of Kubernetes , networking technologies , security practices , and enterprise storage systems Hands-on familiarity with distributed cloud-native and AI/ML workloads on GPU-based computing at scale Exceptional ability to lead, inspire, and develop high-performing teams , building an environment of trust and excellence Excellent verbal and written communication skills, with the ability to frame complex technical insights for diverse stakeholders Proven success in cross-functional collaboration , balancing multiple priorities in a hyper-growth environment Willing to travel up to 30% to engage with customers, attend industry events, and nurture cross-functional collaboration 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. Here are a few qualities we’ve found compatible with our team. If some of this describes you, we’d love to talk. You love to help solve challenging technical problems You’re curious about the latest and greatest technologies in the AI space You’re an expert in managing conflict and achieving mutually beneficial technical outcomes 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 support and encourage an entrepreneurial outlook and independent thinking. We foster an environment that encourages collaboration and provides the opportunity to develop innovative solutions to complex problems. As we get set for take off, the growth opportunities within the organization are constantly expanding. You will be surrounded by some of the best talent in the industry, who will want to learn from you, too. Come join us! The base salary range for this role is £116,000 to £155,000. The starting salary will be determined based on job-related knowledge, skills, experience, and market location. We strive for both market alignment and internal equity when determining compensation. In addition to base salary, our total rewards package includes a discretionary bonus, equity awards, and a comprehensive benefits program (all based on eligibility). To fulfil our obligation to protect client data, successful applicants offered employment with CoreWeave will be required to complete a basic criminal record check, conducted in compliance with GDPR. Employment offers are conditional upon receiving satisfactory check results What We Offer In addition to a competitive salary, we offer a variety of benefits to support your needs, including: Family-level Medical Insurance Family-level Dental Insurance Generous Pension Contribution Life Assurance at 4x Salary Critical Illness Cover Employee Assistance Programme Tuition Reimbursement Work culture focused on innovative disruption Benefits may vary by location. Our Workplace While we prioritize a hybrid work environment, remote work may be considered for candidates located more than 30 miles from an office, based on role requirements for specialized skill sets. New hires will be invited to attend onboarding at one of our hubs within their first month. Teams also gather quarterly to support collaboration 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. CoreWeave does not accept speculative CVs. Any unsolicited CVs received will be treated as the property of CoreWeave and your Terms & Conditions associated with the use of CVs will be considered null and void. 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