Systems Engineer; Architect

Position: Staff Systems Engineer (Architect) Core Weave is The Essential Cloud for AI™. Built for pioneers by pioneers, Core Weave 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, Core Weave combines superior infrastructure performance with deep technical expertise to accelerate breakthroughs and turn compute into capability. Founded in 2017, Core Weave became a publicly traded company (Nasdaq: CRWV) in March 2025. Learn more at What You’ll Do Description of the TeamThe Enterprise IT Engineering team at Core Weave is responsible for designing, building, and operating the company’s core internal platforms and SaaS ecosystem. This team ensures that collaboration, communication, identity, and edge infrastructure systems are secure, scalable, and well‑governed.Working closely with Identity, Security, and Infrastructure teams, Enterprise IT Engineering focuses on standardization, automation, and lifecycle management to reduce complexity and enable the business to scale efficiently.About the RoleAs a Staff Systems Engineer, Enterprise Architect, you will own Core Weave’s core IT and SaaS platforms, including Google Workspace, Slack, Cloudflare, and domain infrastructure. Your day-to-day work will involve designing scalable configurations, improving system reliability, and driving automation across the IT ecosystem.You will lead efforts to standardize tooling, reduce SaaS sprawl, and eliminate technical debt by deprecating legacy or unsupported systems. This role requires deep hands‑on technical expertise combined with the ability to make high‑impact architectural decisions.You will also partner cross‑functionally to ensure systems are secure, well‑integrated, and built for long‑term maintainability.Who You Are7–10+ years of experience in IT systems engineering, enterprise IT, or platform engineeringHands‑on experience operating and administering enterprise SaaS platforms (e.g., Google Workspace, Slack)Strong expertise in DNS and domain management, including lifecycle management and configurationExperience with Cloudflare or similar edge/network platformsDeep understanding of email authentication protocols (DKIM, SPF, DMARC)Experience managing IT‑related workloads in AWS, GCP, or AzureProven experience building automation using Python, Power Shell, or similar languagesExperience working with APIs, infrastructure‑as‑code (e.g., Terraform), and workflow automationStrong understanding of system design, scalability, and operational best practices in SaaS environmentsExperience implementing or improving IT asset management (ITAM) and system inventoryDemonstrated ability to evaluate systems and execute on consolidation, standardization, and deprecation effortsAdvanced troubleshooting skills across SaaS platforms, integrations, and infrastructure‑adjacent systemsPreferredExperience in high‑growth or cloud‑native environmentsExperience working with Identity providers (e.g., Okta, Entra)Familiarity with compliance frameworks such as SOC‑2, ISO 27001, SOX, or GDPRExperience with workflow automation platforms (e.g., Workato or similar)Experience managing SaaS sprawl and implementing governance frameworksBackground in enterprise IT architecture or platform standardizationWondering if you’re a good fit?We believe in investing in our people and value candidates who bring diverse experiences—even if you don’t meet every requirement. If some of the below resonates, we’d love to talk:You enjoy building scalable systems and automating manual processesYou’re curious about improving system design, governance, and long‑term maintainabilityYou have deep expertise in enterprise SaaS platforms and IT infrastructureWhy Core Weave?At Core Weave, we work hard, have fun, and move fast! We’re in an exciting stage of hyper‑growth that you won’t want to miss. We embrace a bit of chaos and are constantly learning as we scale.Our team cares deeply about how we build and how we work together, guided by our core values:Be Curious at Your CoreAct Like an OwnerEmpower EmployeesDeliver Best‑in‑Class Client ExperiencesAchieve More TogetherWe foster an…