Operations Engineer applicants have rated the interview process at CoreWeave with 2.7 out of 5 (where 5 is the highest level of difficulty) and assessed their interview experience as 100% positive. To compare, the company-average is 49.2% positive. This is according to Glassdoor user ratings.
Candidates applying for Operations Engineer roles take an average of 21 days to get hired, when considering 3 user submitted interviews for this role. To compare, the hiring process at CoreWeave overall takes an average of 30 days.
Common stages of the interview process at CoreWeave as a Operations Engineer according to 3 Glassdoor interviews include:
Skills test: 33%
Phone interview: 33%
One on one interview: 33%
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CoderPad Technical Assessment on basic Linux and Kubernetes commands with 2 Bash commands at the end where we would have to describe what it is doing. Overall if you've ever used the two, the test should not be difficult at all
The process was structured and moved in stages. It included:
1. Technical Assessment – an online screening focused on general Linux and Kubernetes knowledge. Questions covered core administration, troubleshooting, commands, and Kubernetes fundamentals.
2. Recruiter Call (30 min) – discussion around background, experience, communication skills, compensation expectations, schedule flexibility, hybrid/on-site expectations, and general fit for the role/team.
3. Technical Interview – live interview with the engineering team focused on practical troubleshooting, Linux systems, Kubernetes scenarios, production operations mindset, and some behavioral questions.
Overall process felt organized and efficient. Interviews were relevant to the actual role rather than abstract questions. Expect emphasis on real-world infrastructure support, problem solving, and ability to communicate clearly under pressure.
Interview questions [1]
Question 1
How would you troubleshoot a Kubernetes pod that is stuck in Pending status?
I applied through an employee referral. The process took 3 weeks. I interviewed at CoreWeave in Apr 2026
Interview
Overall the process took ~3 weeks total.
- 1 CoderPad take-home pre-assessment
- 30 minute recruiter interview
- 1 Hour Technical interview
- 2 1 Hour Manager interviews
All interviews happened within a 2 week window, and an answer was given the next week. Overall everyone I interacted with was very respectful and professional.
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