Core Weave is The Essential Cloud for AI™. Built for pioneers by pioneers, Core Weave 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, Core Weave combines superior infrastructure performance with deep technical expertise to accelerate breakthroughs and turn compute into capability. Founded in 2017, Core Weave became a publicly traded company (Nasdaq: CRWV) in March 2025. Learn more at www.coreweave.com.

What You’ll Do

The Operations organization at Core Weave is responsible for scaling and operating global AI infrastructure with speed, discipline, and reliability. The Strategic Programs function sits at the center of Operations, driving long-term strategy, cross-functional execution, and the COO’s most critical initiatives as the company scales globally.

About the Role

The Vice President, Strategic Programs, Operations will own and evolve Core Weave’s Operations strategy while leading the execution of high-impact, cross-functional initiatives. This role partners closely with the COO and senior Operations leadership to translate strategic priorities into executable programs with clear outcomes. You will oversee initiatives such as international expansion, federal programs, and large-scale infrastructure efforts while building a high-performing strategic programs organization. The role requires deep experience operating at both the strategic and execution layers in a fast-scaling, infrastructure-heavy environment.

Who You Are

• 15+ years of experience in strategy, operations, or program leadership within infrastructure, cloud, data center, or high-growth technology environments

• Demonstrated experience owning both strategy development and end-to-end execution of complex, cross-functional initiatives

• Proven track record of building, scaling, or leading a PMO or strategic programs function

• Experience translating ambiguous or early-stage ideas into structured operating plans, workstreams, and measurable outcomes

• Strong analytical and operational planning capabilities, including portfolio prioritization, resource planning, and program governance

• Experience partnering with executive leadership to sequence, resource, and execute large-scale initiatives

• Ability to influence and align senior leaders across technical, operational, legal, and government-facing teams

• Experience improving operational visibility through reporting, metrics, and execution discipline

Preferred

• Experience supporting international expansion or global infrastructure programs

• Exposure to federal, regulated, or government-adjacent programs

• Background working closely with marketing, legal, or government affairs teams on external positioning or policy-related initiatives

Wondering if you’re a good fit?

We believe in investing in our people and value candidates who bring diverse experiences to our teams—even if you aren’t a 100% match. If some of this sounds like you, we’d love to talk.

• You love turning complex, ambiguous ideas into clear strategies and executable plans

• You’re curious about how operations, policy, infrastructure, and growth intersect at scale

• You’re an expert at driving execution across large, cross-functional organizations

Why Core Weave?

At Core Weave, we work hard, have fun, and move fast. We’re in an exciting stage of hyper-growth that you won’t want to miss. We’re not afraid of a little chaos, and we’re constantly learning. Our team cares deeply about how we build our product and how we work together, which is reflected in our core values:

• Be Curious at Your Core

• Act Like an Owner

• Empower Employees

• Deliver Best-in-Class Client Experiences

• Achieve More Together

We support an entrepreneurial mindset and independent thinking while fostering collaboration to solve complex problems. As Core Weave continues to scale globally, opportunities for growth and impact are expanding rapidly. You’ll be surrounded by top-tier talent who will want to learn from you—and push you to grow as well. Come join us.

The base salary range for this role is $300,000 to $350,000. 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 Core Weave

• 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

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Core Weave 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), Core Weave 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. Core Weave may, for legitimate business reasons, decline to pursue any export licensing process.