Systems Engineer, VDI Platform
Core
Design, build, and operate CoreWeave's next-generation cloud-based VDI platform (Ubuntu and Windows 11) to provide secure, self-service remote compute infrastructure for hundreds of internal engineers and support teams.
Role type
Senior Systems Engineer (Infrastructure & VDI Platform)
Builds
Cloud-based VDI platform (Ubuntu/Windows 11), OS image pipelines, security agent stacks, and self-service management tooling.
Domain
Cloud Infrastructure / Virtual Desktop Infrastructure (VDI)
Deliverable
production ML models | product features | infrastructure
Required skills
Cloud infrastructure (AWS/Azure/GCP), Linux system administration (Ubuntu), Windows 11 endpoint management, Infrastructure-as-Code (Terraform, Ansible, Chef, Packer), Identity & Access Management (Teleport, Okta), OS image pipeline automation, Endpoint security agents (CrowdStrike, Netskope), Scripting (Python, Bash), Observability & SIEM integration.
Preferred skills
Windows 11 MDM/Intune management, PCoIP/HP Anyware protocols, Cloud cost attribution & chargeback, Zero-trust network access (ZTNA), Forensic imaging & compliance workflows.
Responsibilities
Design end-to-end VDI architecture and drive peer review; Integrate cloud infrastructure with Teleport cluster for IAM and RBAC; Configure Okta SSO with MFA and session policies; Build audit logging pipelines and compliance retention policies; Implement cost governance and idle detection automation; Own Ubuntu LTS and Windows 11 base image pipelines including automated testing and rollback; Bake security agents into OS images; Lead end-to-end integration testing and security reviews; Sustain steady-state operations including patching and incident response; Maintain runbooks for critical procedures.
Seniority
Senior, hands-on IC
