Compensation Lead

Job Description

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

What You'll Do:

The Compensation Lead will own the design, benchmarking, and administration of compensation programs across the company, spanning both executive and non-executive populations. This role brings deep benchmarking expertise, sound judgment on pay decisions, and the ability to present recommendations clearly to senior leaders. You'll partner with Talent Acquisition, HRBPs, and Finance to ensure our compensation programs are competitive, equitable, and aligned with business strategy — while providing ongoing support for hiring and retention decisions.

This role requires a seasoned compensation professional who can operate independently, exercise sound judgment on sensitive pay matters, and confidently engage with senior stakeholders, including executives.

About the role:

Compensation Strategy & Benchmarking

• Lead market benchmarking analysis across executive and non-executive roles, leveraging survey data to inform pay decisions.
• Design and maintain competitive salary structures, pay bands, and job architecture across all levels.
• Partner with executive leadership on executive compensation design, including base, bonus, and equity.
• Monitor market trends and regulatory changes (e.g., pay transparency laws) to keep programs current and compliant.

Program Design & Governance

• Design and administer annual compensation cycles, including merit, bonus, and equity refresh programs.
• Develop and maintain compensation policies, guidelines, and governance frameworks.
• Partner with Finance on compensation budgeting, modeling, and forecasting.

Hiring, Retention & Business Partnership

• Provide ongoing compensation support for offers, promotions, and internal equity reviews to enable hiring and retention decisions.
• Partner closely with Talent Acquisition and HRBPs to structure competitive, defensible offers.
• Advise hiring managers and senior leaders on compensation strategy for critical and hard-to-fill roles.
• Present compensation analysis, recommendations, and program updates to senior leaders and cross-functional stakeholders in a clear, compelling manner.

Who You Are:

• 8+ years of progressive experience in compensation, with demonstrated ownership of both executive and non-executive compensation programs.
• Deep expertise in market benchmarking and survey participation.
• Proven experience designing and running compensation programs (merit, bonus, equity) at scale.
• Excellent presentation and communication skills, with the ability to translate complex data into clear, actionable recommendations.
• Demonstrated ability to build credibility and influence with senior leaders and executives.
• Strong analytical skills and advanced proficiency in Excel/Google Sheets; experience with HRIS tools such as Workday.
• Sound judgment and discretion when handling sensitive and confidential compensation data.

Preferred:

• Experience supporting executive and board-level compensation processes.
• Experience with equity administration and global/international compensation practices.
• Prior experience in a high-growth or public company environment.

Wondering if you're a good fit?

We believe in investing in our people, and value candidates who can bring their own diversified experiences to our teams – even if you aren't a 100% skill or experience match. Here are a few qualities we've found compatible with our team. If some of this describes you, we'd love to talk.

• You love to solve complex problems in fast-paced, high-growth environments
• You're curious about learning new tools and technologies
• You're an expert in making data-driven decisions

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 Core
• Act Like an Owner
• Empower Employees
• Deliver Best-in-Class Client Experiences
• Achieve More Together

We support and encourage an entrepreneurial outlook and independent thinking. We foster an environment that encourages collaboration and enables the development of innovative solutions to complex problems. As we get set for takeoff, the organization's growth opportunities 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 $127,000 to $168,000. 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. 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 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

California Applicants

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Equal Opportunity & Accommodations

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 us.fitly.work.

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.