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Principal, Data Center Development

CoreWeaveLivingston, NJ / New York, NY / Sunnyvale, CA / San Francisco, CA / Bellevue, WA / Richmond, VA
Hybrid Full-time $180K/yr - $240K/yr

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Experience Level

Mid to Senior

Qualifications

To succeed in this role, candidates should possess the following qualifications:Proven experience in data center development or a related field. Strong analytical skills and the ability to assess project risks effectively. Excellent communication and teamwork skills to collaborate with cross-functional teams. Demonstrated leadership ability and experience managing complex projects. Knowledge of sustainability practices and regulatory requirements in data center operations.

About the job

CoreWeave is the premier cloud platform for AI, designed by pioneers for pioneers. Our innovative technology, comprehensive tools, and expert teams empower businesses to build and scale their AI initiatives with utmost confidence. Trusted by top-tier AI labs, startups, and global enterprises, we offer unparalleled infrastructure performance paired with deep technical expertise to facilitate rapid advancements and transform compute power into actionable capabilities. Since our establishment in 2017, CoreWeave has been publicly traded (Nasdaq: CRWV) since March 2025. Discover more at www.coreweave.com.

What You’ll Do:

Join a dynamic team characterized by CoreWeave’s commitment to action, ownership, and a robust team culture. We tackle challenges efficiently, fostering a culture of learning and continuous improvement, and operate with positive intent, flexibility, and patience. Teamwork and clear communication are as vital as execution — our success is shared.

About the Role:

The Principal, Data Center Development is the primary owner responsible for advancing data center sites from initial site control to operational status. This role encompasses overseeing development diligence, budgeting, risk management, and ensuring project readiness for self-development and joint venture projects, effectively de-risking each initiative before commitments are made.

This hands-on, execution-focused position integrates site selection, power management, sustainability practices, design, legal considerations, government incentives, financial planning, and construction to deliver scalable, development-ready projects. Expect to travel up to 25-30% of the time.

Development Ownership

  • Manage the entire development lifecycle from site selection to operations turnover.
  • Act as the sole accountable owner for the development budget, timeline, and risk assessment.
  • Facilitate development readiness reviews and provide go/no-go recommendations to leadership.
  • Conduct weekly development site calls for executive-level updates, engaging all internal stakeholders.

Diligence & Risk Management

  • Lead and coordinate all development workstreams comprehensively.
  • Aggregate diligence findings into a coherent risk profile to support informed decision-making.

About CoreWeave

CoreWeave is at the forefront of AI cloud services, providing a platform that combines advanced technology and expert teams. Our mission is to empower innovators by delivering exceptional infrastructure performance and technical support, enabling rapid advancements in AI development.

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