Firmware Engineer

Job DescriptionJob DescriptionCoreWeave 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:

To accelerate our datacenter deployments, we are expanding a team focused on developing and maintaining BMC firmware for our advanced computing infrastructure. As a Firmware Engineer, you'll work closely with senior team members to develop, enhance, and test embedded firmware that powers our server platforms. You'll gain exposure to large-scale production systems, contribute to high-impact projects, and grow into a key technical contributor in CoreWeave's firmware organization.

About the Role:

• Develop & Maintain: Contribute to the design, implementation, and maintenance of firmware for embedded systems, primarily using C/C++ within OpenBMC and AMI MegaRAC/SPX environments.
• Collaborate: Work cross-functionally with hardware, software, and QA teams to ensure seamless integration between firmware and hardware components.
• Debug & Optimize: Investigate issues, perform root cause analysis, and apply firmware performance optimizations under guidance from senior engineers.
• Testing & Validation: Participate in unit testing, regression testing, and validation of firmware across various hardware platforms.
• Document: Maintain clear and structured technical documentation, including design notes, testing procedures, and issue tracking.
• Continuous Learning: Stay current with new tools, protocols, and technologies relevant to firmware development, with mentorship from senior engineers.

Who You Are:

Minimum Qualifications

• Experience: 1–3 years of experience in firmware or embedded systems development.
• Education: Bachelor's degree in Computer Engineering, Electrical Engineering, Computer Science, or a related field.
• Technical Skills:
• Proficiency in C/C++ for embedded system programming.
• Familiarity with Linux, Git, and debugging tools such as GDB or JTAG.
• Basic understanding of hardware interfaces (I2C, SPI, UART) and board-level bring-up.
• Awareness of BMC architectures and standards such as DMTF Redfish APIs.
• Problem-Solving: Strong analytical mindset and debugging abilities with attention to detail.
• Collaboration: Excellent communication and teamwork skills; comfortable working in a fast-paced, collaborative environment.
• Adaptability: Ability to learn quickly and take initiative in tackling new challenges.

Preferred Qualifications

• Hands-on experience with OpenBMC, AMI MegaRAC, or similar BMC firmware stacks.
• Exposure to Redfish, IPMI, or other data center management protocols.
• Familiarity with scripting like Python or Bash for automation.
  Experience in industries such as data center infrastructure, telecommunications, or embedded computing.
• Contributions to open-source firmware projects or hardware development communities.

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 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 $109,000 to $160,000. 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).

What We Offer

The range we've posted represents the typical compensation range for this role. To determine actual compensation, we review the market rate for each candidate which can include a variety of factors. These include qualifications, experience, interview performance, and location.

In addition to a competitive salary, we offer a variety of benefits to support your needs, including:

• Medical, dental, and vision insurance - 100% paid for by CoreWeave
• Company-paid Life Insurance
• Voluntary supplemental life insurance
• Short and long-term disability insurance
• Flexible Spending Account
• Health Savings Account
• Tuition Reimbursement
• Ability to Participate in Employee Stock Purchase Program (ESPP)
• Mental Wellness Benefits through Spring Health
• Family-Forming support provided by Carrot
• Paid Parental Leave
• Flexible, full-service childcare support with Kinside
• 401(k) with a generous employer match
• Flexible PTO
• Catered lunch each day in our office and data center locations
• A casual work environment
• A work culture focused on innovative disruption

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

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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, , sex, disability, age, , gender , , veteran status, or genetic information.

As part of this commitment and consistent with the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA), CoreWeave will ensure that qualified applicants and candidates with disabilities are provided reasonable accommodations for the hiring process, unless such accommodation would cause an undue hardship. If reasonable accommodation is needed, please contact: careers@coreweave.com.

Export Control Compliance

This position requires access to export controlled information. To conform to U.S. Government export regulations applicable to that information, applicant must either be (A) a U.S. person, defined as a (i) U.S. or , (ii) U.S. lawful permanent (green card holder), (iii) refugee under 8 U.S.C. § 1157, or (iv) asylee under 8 U.S.C. § 1158, (B) eligible to access the export controlled information without a required export authorization, or (C) eligible and reasonably likely to obtain the required export authorization from the applicable U.S. government agency. CoreWeave may, for legitimate business reasons, decline to pursue any export licensing process.