Design Engineer

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.What You’ll Do:The Senior Site Due Diligence Design Engineer plays a critical role in CoreWeave’s data center development pipeline by providing the first comprehensive technical evaluation of prospective sites. As the initial engineering representative in the site selection and due diligence process, this individual brings a broad, multidisciplinary perspective to determine how well a site can support CoreWeave’s requirements across all major design disciplines.About the role:This role serves as the technical bridge between the Site Selection team and the broader Design & Engineering organization. The engineer evaluates infrastructure capacity, utility availability, building suitability, land-use and entitlement considerations, and early design constraints that may affect viability, schedule, or cost. They work directly with data center providers, utilities, landlords, and external partners to clarify technical offerings, identify gaps or risks, and shape early concept direction.From initial site introduction through lease execution or acquisition, the Site Selection Design Engineer leads the technical due diligence process - tracking progress, coordinating early design discussions, and ensuring CoreWeave’s requirements are understood from day one. Once a site is secured, the role delivers a structured, thorough handoff to the assigned Design Manager to support a smooth transition into full project design and execution.This position demands strong engineering judgment, the ability to interpret information across multiple disciplines, and the confidence to represent CoreWeave’s technical priorities in early strategic conversations.Frequent travel to prospective data center locations is required.In this role, you will:Act as the initial technical evaluator for prospective data center sites across electrical, mechanical, architectural, civil, and IT/LV considerations.Support site evaluation and feasibility efforts by identifying technical risks, constraints, opportunities, and required upgrades.Serve as the design team leads from initial site concept through lease execution/acquisition, coordinating all design-related activities during these early phases.Review provider proposals, capacity offers, utility information, conceptual layouts, and as-built drawings to determine alignment with CoreWeave’s design principles.Interface directly with landlords, developers, data center providers, and utilities during early due diligence.Prepare concise technical assessments and early go/no-go recommendations to guide which sites advance to deeper analysis.Prepare and manage dashboards or equivalent tools to track technical progress, risks, land-use considerations, and milestones for all active candidate sites.Evaluate land use, zoning, permitting, and entitlement feasibility at a high level, identifying potential regulatory constraints or municipal approval risks that may impact schedule, density, or constructability.Collaborate with internal SMEs and the broader design team as required—resolving early-stage questions independently where possible and escalating discipline-specific topics efficiently to the right experts.Participate in early design and scoping discussions to establish alignment on CoreWeave requirements and technical expectations.Review site infrastructure capabilities, including power availability, redundancy options, upstream utility constraints, delivery timelines, and required upgrades.Assess mechanical feasibility, including heat rejection options, water availability/quality, mechanical yard capacity, and compatibility with CoreWeave cooling strategies (e.g., chilled water plants, CDUs, TCS loops).Evaluate building suitability, including structural capacity, floor loading, egress paths, ceiling heights, roof strength, envelope condition, and potential for expansion.Develop high-level conceptual MEP assessments and identify site blockers that could impact constructability, density, schedule, or cost.Identify and document site-specific technical risks, delineating clear potential impacts to scope, schedule, and long-term scalability.Produce technical due diligence summaries that communicate feasibility findings, required upgrades, regulatory considerations, and alignment with CoreWeave’s broader design and operational requirements.Engage in early technical workshops with providers to ensure proper interpretation of CoreWeave design expectations and project objectives.Ensure technical requirements are correctly reflected in early documentation such as LOIs, provider proposals, and preliminary agreements.Perform a structured technical handover to the assigned Design Manager for each site once a lease is executed or the site is acquired, ensuring seamless continuity into full project design.Who You Are:7+ years of experience in data center engineering, MEP consulting, site selection, due diligence, or early-phase design/development.Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical or Electrical Engineering—or equivalent relevant experience.Broad technical competency across electrical, mechanical, civil/structural, and architectural fundamentals; ability to evaluate multi-discipline issues without full SME support.Strong understanding of utility infrastructure (power delivery, substations, feeders, water sources, permitting considerations, etc.) and their impact on site feasibility.Experience reviewing capacity offers, conceptual site plans, utility data, and building documentation from data center providers or developers.Familiarity with land use, zoning, and entitlement processes, and the ability to identify regulatory risks that may affect feasibility or schedule.Ability to translate complex technical information into clear written assessments and concise go/no-go recommendations.Strong interpersonal skills with experience engaging landlords, utilities, developers, and real estate teams.Experience in or exposure to data center design standards, including cooling strategies, power distribution, redundancy concepts, and scalability considerations.Demonstrated ability to work independently during early assessments and to exercise sound engineering judgment.Excellent communication, technical writing, and presentation skills, with the ability to brief leadership and cross-functional teams effectively.High level of comfort operating in a fast-paced, dynamic environment where rapid technical vetting and efficient decision support are essential.Ability and willingness to travel to prospective sites across the region as required.Why CoreWeave?At CoreWeave, we work hard, have fun, and move fast! We’re in an exciting stage of hyper-growth that you will not want to miss out on. 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 represented through our core values:Be Curious at Your CoreAct Like an OwnerEmpower EmployeesDeliver Best-in-Class Client ExperiencesAchieve More TogetherWe support and encourage an entrepreneurial outlook and independent thinking. We foster an environment that encourages collaboration and provides the opportunity to develop innovative solutions to complex problems. As we get set for takeoff, the growth opportunities within the organization are constantly expanding. You will be surrounded by some of the best talent in the industry, who will want to learn from you, too. Come join us! The base salary range for this role is $143,000 to $210,000. 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 OfferThe 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. The benefits below reflect our US-based offerings for full-time employees; for roles in other locations, benefits vary and are shared during the hiring process. These include:Medical, dental, and vision insurance - 100% paid for by CoreWeaveCompany-paid Life InsuranceVoluntary supplemental life insuranceShort and long-term disability insuranceFlexible Spending AccountHealth Savings AccountTuition ReimbursementAbility to Participate in Employee Stock Purchase Program (ESPP)Mental Wellness Benefits through Spring HealthFamily-Forming support provided by CarrotPaid Parental LeaveFlexible, full-service childcare support with Kinside401(k) with a generous employer matchFlexible PTOCatered lunch each day in our office and data center locationsA casual work environmentA work culture focused on innovative disruptionCalifornia ApplicantsCalifornia Consumer Privacy ActEqual Opportunity & AccommodationsCoreWeave 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: Control ComplianceThis 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.