Responsibilities
- The Hardware Quality & NPI Operations team is responsible for ensuring the quality, reliability, and successful introduction of next-generation hardware across CoreWeave’s rapidly scaling AI infrastructure.
- This team develops end-to-end strategies, processes, and capabilities to deliver world-class hardware quality, seamless product ramps, and reliable capacity for both internal and customer-facing computing environments.
- Partnering closely with Engineering, Manufacturing, Data Center Operations, Program Management, and Supplier Quality, the team drives operational excellence and high reliability at scale.
- The Director of Hardware Quality & NPI Operations will lead CoreWeave’s efforts to ensure world-class hardware quality and seamless new product introductions across our AI infrastructure.
- You will define enterprise-wide quality strategies, establish reliability programs, and implement frameworks for continuous improvement.
- In partnership with Engineering, Manufacturing, and Supply Chain, you will drive the operational readiness, ramp plans, and launch execution for all new hardware platforms.
- This role also includes building and scaling the Hardware Quality & NPI Operations team, establishing cross-functional governance, and collaborating with suppliers to ensure high-quality, reliable hardware at scale.
Requirements
- 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 a hardware quality or NPI organization from scratch or scaling one rapidly.
- Deep understanding of 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 (GPUs, accelerators, networking, storage).
- Familiarity with large-scale data center operations and hardware fleet reliability.
- Prior experience implementing ERP/MES/QMS systems for operations scale.
- Advanced degree in Engineering, Operations, or related discipline.
Benefits
- 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
Work Arrangement
Hybrid
Additional Information
- The base salary range for this role is $180,000 to $264,000. 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).
