Capacity Planner II

CoreWeave is the AI Hyperscaler™, delivering a cloud platform of cutting edge services powering the next wave of AI. Our technology provides enterprises and leading AI labs with the most performant, efficient and resilient solutions for accelerated computing. Since 2017, CoreWeave has operated a growing footprint of data centers covering every region of the US and across Europe. CoreWeave was ranked as one of the TIME100 most influential companies of 2024.

As the leader in the industry, we thrive in an environment where adaptability and resilience are key. Our culture offers career-defining opportunities for those who excel amid change and challenge. If you’re someone who thrives in a dynamic environment, enjoys solving complex problems, and is eager to make a significant impact, CoreWeave is the place for you. Join us, and be part of a team solving some of the most exciting challenges in the industry.  

CoreWeave powers the creation and delivery of the intelligence that drives innovation. 

What You’ll Do:

At CoreWeave, we are tackling some of the most challenging and interesting technology projects around—on a scale unmatched by most. As a high-growth AI hyperscaler, we thrive on solving complex problems that push the boundaries of infrastructure and capacity planning. Our team is inquisitive, resilient, and focused on ensuring CoreWeave continues to deliver the most performant and efficient cloud platform for accelerated computing.

About the Role:

As a Network Capacity Planner II , you will play a critical role in ensuring our global datacenter network infrastructure is optimized for scalability and efficiency. Reporting to the Director of Capacity Planning, you will partner closely with Network Engineering and Architecture teams to forecast, model, and plan for future capacity needs. This role requires a strong technical foundation in network design topologies, capacity planning, and data analysis. Day to day, you will analyze utilization trends, forecast hardware and bandwidth requirements, and help build the tools and automation needed to improve network visibility and scalability.

Who You Are:

• 5–7 years of experience in network capacity planning, network engineering, or infrastructure planning roles

• Technical understanding of IP networking, optical transport systems, and data center interconnect architectures

• Familiarity with routers, switches, and associated metrics (e.g., bandwidth, utilization, port density)

• Experience with data analysis tools such as Excel, SQL, Looker, or Tableau

• Strong analytical, modeling, and forecasting skills for data-driven recommendations

• Proven ability to work cross-functionally across infrastructure, engineering, and business teams

• Experience with network monitoring, inventory management, or capacity tools (e.g., Kentik, NetBox, Grafana) is a plus

Preferred:

• Experience with automation and data pipelines to improve capacity forecasting and planning processes

• Hands-on experience with planning tools and dashboards for large-scale networks

Wondering if you’re a good fit?

We believe in investing in our people and value candidates who bring diverse experiences—even if you aren’t a 100% match. Here are a few qualities we’ve found compatible with our team:

• You love to problem-solve with a proactive and analytical mindset

• You’re curious about Kubernetes, Docker, and containerized infrastructure

• You’re an expert in communication and thrive in collaborative, fast-paced environments

Why CoreWeave?

At CoreWeave, we work hard, have fun, and move fast! We’re in an exciting stage of hyper-growth 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, represented through our core values:

• Be Curious at Your Core

• Act Like an Owner

• Empower Employees

• Deliver Best-in-Class Client Experiences

• Achieve More Together

We foster an entrepreneurial environment with collaboration at its core, providing opportunities to create innovative solutions to complex problems. Growth opportunities within CoreWeave are expanding rapidly—you’ll be surrounded by some of the best talent in the industry, who are just as eager to learn from you as you are from them.

The base salary range for this role is $122,000 to $163,000. The starting salary will be determined based on job-related knowledge, skills, experience, and market location. In addition to base salary, our total rewards package includes a discretionary bonus, equity awards, and a comprehensive benefits program (eligibility-based).

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

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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: View email address on swooped.co .

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.