CoreWeave is hiring a Director of Hardware Quality & NPI Operations to define and lead our hardware quality strategy and new product introduction execution. In this role, you will ensure the reliability and successful ramp of our AI infrastructure hardware, driving operational excellence from design through deployment.
What You'll Do
- Lead the team responsible for hardware quality, reliability, and introducing next-generation hardware.
- Develop end-to-end strategies and processes to deliver world-class hardware quality and seamless product ramps.
- Partner closely with Engineering, Manufacturing, Data Center Operations, Program Management, and Supplier Quality.
- Build and scale the Hardware Quality & NPI Operations team.
- Establish cross-functional governance frameworks.
- Collaborate with suppliers to ensure high-quality, reliable hardware at scale.
What We're Looking For
- 12+ years of experience in hardware quality, NPI operations, manufacturing engineering, or a related field.
- At least 5 years in a leadership role.
- Demonstrated experience building or scaling a hardware quality or NPI organization.
- Deep understanding of the hardware lifecycle from design through production, test, deployment, and field operations.
- Experience in hyperscale, cloud infrastructure, semiconductors, servers, or high-reliability hardware environments.
- Strong command of quality systems, reliability engineering principles, and failure analysis methodologies.
- Proven ability to execute complex hardware ramps under aggressive timelines.
- Excellent cross-functional leadership, influencing ability, and stakeholder communication.
Nice to Have
- Experience with AI hardware ecosystems like GPUs, accelerators, networking, or storage.
- Familiarity with large-scale data center operations and hardware fleet reliability.
- Prior experience implementing ERP, MES, or QMS systems for operational scale.
- An advanced degree in Engineering, Operations, or a related discipline.
Team & Environment
You will partner with teams across Engineering, Manufacturing, Data Center Operations, Program Management, and Supplier Quality.
Benefits & Compensation
- Compensation range: $180,000 to $264,000 + equity awards.
- Medical, dental, and vision insurance fully paid by CoreWeave.
- Company-paid Life Insurance and voluntary supplemental coverage.
- Short and long-term disability insurance.
- Flexible Spending Account and Health Savings Account.
- Tuition Reimbursement.
- Employee Stock Purchase Program (ESPP).
- Mental Wellness Benefits through Spring Health.
- Family-Forming support via Carrot and Paid Parental Leave.
- Flexible 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.
Work Mode
This role operates on a hybrid work model.
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.
