Job Description
CoreWeave is scaling a portfolio of mission-critical data center infrastructure to support the performance reliability and speed required for AI and high-performance computing workloads. Our teams partner across design construction commissioning networking and operations to bring new capacity online safely and at scale. The Principal Operational Readiness Engineer will serve as a senior technical leader responsible for stabilizing and driving execution of complex data center projects across CoreWeave’s infrastructure portfolio.
About the role:This role is focused on design compliance operational readiness and cross-functional coordination across all phases of design construction commissioning fit-out and operational handoff. The Principal Operational Readiness Engineer will perform deep operational and technical reviews of projects to identify gaps in process execution design validation construction coordination turnover readiness and quality assurance practices. You will evaluate whether critical infrastructure systems construction activities commissioning efforts and operational handoff procedures are being executed in accordance with project requirements standards and best practices. This individual must be comfortable rapidly assessing current-state execution identifying risk and driving actionable mitigation and recovery plans to resolution.
In this role you will:
- Perform deep operational and technical reviews of active projects to identify gaps in design validation process execution construction coordination turnover readiness and quality assurance.
- Assess whether critical infrastructure systems construction activities commissioning efforts and operational handoff procedures are being executed in accordance with project requirements standards and best practices.
- Identify deficiencies breakdowns in coordination incomplete validations and missing controls that could impact schedule reliability scalability or operational readiness.
- Develop and drive corrective action mitigation and recovery plans through resolution for distressed or high-risk infrastructure projects.
- Partner closely with Design Construction Operations Network Engineering Commissioning and external contractors to improve coordination strengthen execution discipline and ensure projects are delivered to CoreWeave’s operational and technical standards.
- Review project documentation including construction drawings MEP designs RFIs submittals schedules turnover packages and change orders to validate project readiness and execution quality.
Monitor project dependencies sequencing and critical path risks across large-scale data center build and fit-out programs. - Support the successful turnover of projects into operations by validating readiness identifying gaps and driving issue resolution before handoff.
- Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical Engineering Electrical Engineering Construction Management or a related technical discipline.
15+ years of experience in data center design construction commissioning or operational readiness within mission-critical environments. - Strong technical understanding of mechanical and electrical infrastructure systems including power distribution cooling systems controls generators UPS systems and critical plant operations.
Proven experience managing distressed or high-risk infrastructure projects and driving corrective action plans to successful completion. - Demonstrated ability to rapidly assess active project sites identify execution risks and develop mitigation and recovery strategies.
- Deep knowledge of construction sequencing scheduling turnover planning and fit-out coordination for large-scale data center projects.
- Demonstrated experience coordinating across design teams general contractors commissioning agents vendors and operations organizations.
- Strong understanding of project scheduling methodologies construction dependencies and critical path management.
Experience reviewing and interpreting construction drawings MEP designs RFIs submittals and change orders. - Proficiency with project management and scheduling tools such as Primavera P6 Microsoft Project Smartsheet or similar platforms.
Ability to lead technical issue resolution and drive decision-making across multiple stakeholder groups in dynamic project environments.
- Professional Engineer (PE) PMP or commissioning-related certification.
- Experience supporting hyperscale HPC or AI-focused data center environments.
- Familiarity with commissioning processes integrated systems testing (IST) and operational turnover procedures.
- Experience working across global or multi-region data center deployment programs.
- Knowledge of industry standards including Uptime Institute NFPA ASHRAE and IEEE.
- You love stepping into complex projects and bringing structure to chaotic environments.
- You’re curious about improving operational readiness and infrastructure delivery at scale.
- You’re an expert in mission-critical infrastructure systems construction coordination and project recovery execution.
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 $198000 to $264000. The starting salary will be determined by job-related knowledge skills experience and the 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 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
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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: [email protected].
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.
Skills Required
- Bachelor's degree in Mechanical Engineering Electrical Engineering Construction Management or related technical discipline.
- 15+ years of experience in data center design construction commissioning or operational readiness within mission-critical environments.
- Strong technical understanding of mechanical and electrical infrastructure systems including power distribution cooling systems controls generators UPS systems and critical plant operations.
- Proven experience managing distressed or high-risk infrastructure projects and driving corrective action plans to successful completion.
- Demonstrated ability to rapidly assess active project sites identify execution risks and develop mitigation and recovery strategies.
- Deep knowledge of construction sequencing scheduling turnover planning and fit-out coordination for large-scale data center projects.
- Demonstrated experience coordinating across design teams general contractors commissioning agents vendors and operations organizations.
- Strong understanding of project scheduling methodologies construction dependencies and critical path management.
- Experience reviewing and interpreting construction drawings MEP designs RFIs submittals and change orders.
- Proficiency with project management and scheduling tools such as Primavera P6 Microsoft Project Smartsheet or similar platforms.
- Ability to lead technical issue resolution and drive decision-making across multiple stakeholder groups in dynamic project environments.
- Professional Engineer (PE) PMP or commissioning-related certification.
- Experience supporting hyperscale HPC or AI-focused data center environments.
- Familiarity with commissioning processes integrated systems testing (IST) and operational turnover procedures.
- Experience working across global or multi-region data center deployment programs.
- Knowledge of industry standards including Uptime Institute NFPA ASHRAE and IEEE.
What the Team is Saying
CoreWeave Compensation & Benefits Highlights
- Healthcare Strength—Employee medical dental and vision premiums are fully covered for employees with substantial support for dependents alongside life and disability coverage. Mental-health resources and wellbeing tools are included through counseling services and mindfulness apps.
- Equity Value & Accessibility—An employee stock purchase plan with a discount and look‑back plus company equity provides accessible ownership opportunities. This adds long‑term value in addition to cash compensation.
- Leave & Time Off Breadth—Flexible or unlimited PTO and hybrid/remote options are emphasized offering latitude in managing time away and work location.
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What We Do
CoreWeave the AI Hyperscaler™ delivers a cloud platform of cutting-edge software powering the next wave of AI. The company's technology provides enterprises and leading AI labs with cloud solutions for accelerated computing. Since 2017 CoreWeave has operated a growing footprint of data centers across the US and Europe. CoreWeave was ranked as one of the TIME100 most influential companies and featured on Forbes Cloud 100 ranking in 2024. Learn more at www.coreweave.com.
Why Work With Us
At CoreWeave we work hard have fun and move fast! Today we are a small growing team of intelligent genuine people that value different perspectives and approaches to solving complex problems. We foster an environment that champions collaboration and prioritizes innovative solutions. Here you are surrounded by the best.
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