Senior DPU Datapath Engineer, Validation & Automation
About this role
What You'll Do:
As part of the Network Services / DPU team, you will own the test and automation strategy for our OVS-based datapath and related control-plane components. You will partner closely with DPU, networking, and platform engineering teams to define requirements, build automation, and turn dataplane validation into a reliable, repeatable service that protects our customers and our cloud.
About the role:
You will lead a local team driving the DPU test strategy and execution, owning validation for regression, functionality, and scalability of NVIDIA software releases. Your day-to-day involves designing automation to orchestrate DPU/host configurations and OVS pipelines, while integrating these tests into CI/CD to gate production releases. You will collaborate with operations on incident patterns, participate in on-call rotations, and work directly with vendors like NVIDIA on escalations and feature validation. Additionally, you will influence the long-term architecture of DPU dataplane and control-plane designs from a testability perspective.
Who You Are:
- 7+ years of experience in networking, systems, or cloud infrastructure engineering, focusing on dataplane technologies and production operations.
- Hands-on experience with NVIDIA DPUs (e.g., BlueField) in large-scale deployments, including firmware/software lifecycle and offload pipelines.
- Strong knowledge of OVS configuration and pipelines, including bridges, flows, and hardware offloads.
- Solid background in cloud networking infrastructure, including VPCs, routing, security policies, and overlay/underlay networking.
- Proven ability to build test and automation frameworks using Python, Golang, or similar languages.
- Proficiency in network observability and troubleshooting using tools like tcpdump, iproute2, and perf.
- Excellent communication skills with the ability to lead technical direction and mentor junior engineers.
Preferred:
- Experience validating NVIDIA DPU / DOCA / HBN stacks in a cloud provider environment.
- Prior work on system tests for network switches, smartNICs, or DPUs.
- Experience with Kubernetes-based environments and DPU integration into node lifecycles.
- Contributions to open-source projects such as P4, OVS, DPDK, or DOCA libraries.
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 build long-term, strategic relationships and find creative ways to unlock mutual value.
- You're curious about the rapidly evolving AI and cloud ecosystem and staying current on new technologies.
- You're an expert in connecting dots across teams and organizations to design scalable plays that drive measurable impact.
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 enables the development of innovative solutions to complex problems. As we get set for takeoff, the organization's growth opportunities 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 PLN 250,000 to PLN 428,000. The starting salary will be determined by job-related knowledge, skills, experience, and the 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).
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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.
Equal Opportunity
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.
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