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CoreWeave

Principal Engineer, Storage

Bellevue, WA · On-site

$206K - $303K/yr

What You'll Do: We're looking for a Principal Engineer to play a key role in designing, building, and operating the data plane for our high-performance AI storage platform. You'll develop CoreWeave ...

Amazon

Principal Software Engineer, S3 Keystone

Seattle, WA

$153.60K - $206K/yr

Are you ready to tackle some of the most complex challenges in cloud storage at an unprecedented scale. Join Amazon S3 as a Principal Engineer and help shape the future of storage technology that ...

Amazon

Principal Software Engineer, S3 Keystone

Seattle, WA

$153.60K - $206K/yr

Are you ready to tackle some of the most complex challenges in cloud storage at an unprecedented scale. Join Amazon S3 as a Principal Engineer and help shape the future of storage technology that ...

Omnidian

Principal Engineer

Omnidian, Inc. is a fast-growing Series C tech-enabled service company revolutionizing performance assurance for the distributed solar and energy storage industries. As a Principal Engineer, you will ...

Dell, Inc.

Software Principal Engineer

Hopkinton, MA · On-site

$178.50K - $231K/yr

Software Principal Engineer The Software Engineering team delivers next-generation application ... Prepare, review and evaluate software/storage specifications for products and systems * Embed ...

TXU Energy

Principal Data Engineer

Irving, TX · Hybrid

As a Principal Data Engineer, you will be responsible for architecting, designing, and implementing ... Develop data models and schemas that support efficient data storage, retrieval, and analytics ...

Vst

Principal Data Engineer

Irving, TX · Hybrid

As a Principal Data Engineer, you will be responsible for architecting, designing, and implementing ... Develop data models and schemas that support efficient data storage, retrieval, and analytics ...

Vistra Corp

Principal Data Engineer

Irving, TX · Hybrid

As a Principal Data Engineer, you will be responsible for architecting, designing, and implementing ... Develop data models and schemas that support efficient data storage, retrieval, and analytics ...

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How much do principal storage engineer jobs pay per year?

As of May 31, 2026, the average yearly pay for principal storage engineer in the United States is $147,220.00, according to ZipRecruiter salary data. Most workers in this role earn between $118,500.00 and $173,000.00 per year, depending on experience, location, and employer.

What are the key skills and qualifications needed to thrive as a Principal Storage Engineer, and why are they important?

To thrive as a Principal Storage Engineer, you need deep expertise in storage architecture, data management, and systems integration, usually supported by a degree in computer science or related fields. Familiarity with SAN/NAS technologies, storage virtualization, cloud storage platforms, and certifications such as SNIA or vendor-specific credentials are typically required. Strong problem-solving, project leadership, and communication skills help you collaborate with cross-functional teams and guide storage strategy. These skills ensure robust, scalable, and secure storage solutions that support organizational data needs and performance goals.

What are some common challenges Principal Storage Engineers face when managing large-scale enterprise storage environments?

Principal Storage Engineers often encounter challenges such as ensuring high availability and data integrity across diverse storage platforms, optimizing performance for rapidly growing data volumes, and implementing robust disaster recovery solutions. They must also stay ahead of evolving technologies, address security vulnerabilities, and balance cost-effectiveness with scalability. Effective communication with cross-functional teams—such as network engineers, system administrators, and application developers—is crucial for seamless integration and troubleshooting.

What are Principal Storage Engineers?

Principal Storage Engineers are senior-level professionals who design, implement, and manage large-scale data storage solutions for organizations. They oversee the architecture, performance, and security of storage systems, ensuring high availability and reliability. These engineers often lead teams, set technical direction, and work closely with other IT departments to align storage infrastructure with business needs. Their role requires deep expertise in various storage technologies, such as SAN, NAS, cloud storage, and data backup strategies.

What is the difference between Principal Storage Engineer vs Storage Architect?

AspectPrincipal Storage EngineerStorage Architect
Required CredentialsBachelor's degree in Computer Science or related field; certifications like Cisco, NetApp, or EMCBachelor's or Master's in Computer Science; certifications in storage solutions and architecture
Work EnvironmentHands-on management of storage systems, troubleshooting, and optimizationDesigning storage solutions, planning infrastructure, and strategic architecture
Employer & Industry UsageTech companies, data centers, enterprise IT departmentsLarge enterprises, cloud providers, consulting firms
Common Search & ComparisonFocuses on technical expertise and system managementFocuses on designing and planning storage infrastructure

While both roles involve storage systems, the Principal Storage Engineer is more hands-on with managing and troubleshooting storage solutions, whereas the Storage Architect focuses on designing and planning storage infrastructure for organizations.

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Principal Engineer, Storage

Principal Engineer, Storage

CoreWeave

Bellevue, WA • On-site

$206K - $303K/yr

Full-time

Medical, Dental, Vision, Life, Retirement, PTO

Posted 11 days ago

Job description

CoreWeave 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:
We're looking for a Principal Engineer to play a key role in designing, building, and operating the data plane for our high-performance AI storage platform. You'll develop CoreWeave's storage systems by building reliable, scalable, and high-throughput solutions that power some of the largest and most innovative AI workloads in the world. You will work hands-on to enhance existing storage solutions and develop new storage systems. This role involves close collaboration with teams across infrastructure, compute, and platform to ensure our storage services scale automatically and seamlessly while maximizing performance and reliability.
About the role:
  • Design and implement a highly scalable multi-tenant control plane that supports CoreWeave's growing AI storage and cloud infrastructure needs.
  • Contribute to the development of exabyte-scale, S3-compatible object storage, distributed file system and integrate dedicated storage clusters into diverse customer environments.
  • Work with technologies such as RDMA, GPU Direct Storage, RoCE, InfiniBand, SPDK, and distributed filesystems to optimize storage performance and efficiency.
  • Participate in efforts to improve the reliability, durability, and observability of our storage stack.
  • Collaborate with operations teams to monitor, analyze, and optimize storage systems using telemetry, metrics, and dashboards to improve performance, latency, and resilience.
  • Work cross-functionally with platform, product, and infrastructure teams to deliver seamless storage capabilities across the stack.
  • Share your knowledge and mentor other engineers on best practices in building distributed, high-performance systems, especially focusing on low level storage details that improve performance and durability.

Who You Are:
  • Bachelor's, Master's, or PHD degree in Computer Science, Engineering, or a related field.
  • 8-10+ years of experience working in storage systems engineering.
  • Strong hands-on experience with object storage, block storage or distributed filesystems in production environments.
  • Proficiency in a systems programming language such as Go, C, or Rust.
  • Solid understanding of cloud-native infrastructure, Kubernetes, and scalable system architecture.
  • Strong debugging and problem-solving skills in distributed, high-performance environments.
  • Clear communicator, able to work collaboratively across teams and share technical insights effectively.
  • Familiarity with the trade offs between HDD and SSD based storage systems.

The base salary range for this role is $206,000 to $303,000. 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.
California Consumer Privacy Act - California applicants only
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.
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. citizen or national, (ii) U.S. lawful permanent resident (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.

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