Director, Engineering Recruiting

Job Description

Job Description

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.

Director of Engineering Recruiting

The Director of Engineering Recruiting is a strategic leader responsible for scaling Coreweave's technical organization. This role is ideal for a seasoned recruiting professional with a deep understanding of engineering hiring, who thrives in high-growth environments and knows how to lead with both data and heart. You'll build and execute recruiting strategies, lead a high-performing team, and partner closely with engineering leadership to attract and retain top-tier technical talent.

Core Responsibilities

1. Strategic Talent Acquisition

Own and evolve Coreweave's engineering hiring strategy across multiple functions and levels.

Forecast and prioritize hiring needs in partnership with Engineering, Product, and People leadership.

Use market intelligence, compensation trends, and competitor insights to drive results.

2. Executive-Level Recruiting

Lead full-cycle recruitment for senior professional, director, and executive-level engineering roles.

Personally source and close high-impact technical leaders and niche technical talent.

Champion a world-class candidate experience from first touch to onboarding.

3. Cross-Functional Collaboration

Serve as a strategic advisor to senior leaders, aligning recruiting with business goals.

Partner with HR, People Ops, and DEI to build inclusive, high-performing teams.

Communicate hiring trends, pipeline health, and strategy updates to key stakeholders.

4. Operational Excellence & Data-Driven Decision Making

Leverage analytics to improve pipeline conversion rates, time-to-fill, and quality of hire.

Optimize tools, workflows, and interview frameworks to drive efficiency and scalability.

Evaluate and implement sourcing automation and ATS enhancements.

5. Team Leadership & Development

Build, coach, and scale a team of high-performing technical recruiters.

Create a collaborative, metrics-driven recruiting culture centered on excellence and learning.

Lead by example in candidate engagement, storytelling, and stakeholder partnership.

Key Qualifications & Skills

Experience

10+ years of technical recruiting experience, including 5+ years in a leadership role.

Proven success hiring for senior and executive engineering roles in fast-paced, scaling environments.

Experience in startups, scaling (300+ hires a year), and cloud / infrastructure tech a plus.

Expertise

Deep knowledge of engineering org structures, technologies, and role nuances.

Mastery of sourcing tools (e.g., LinkedIn Recruiter, Github, Gem) and ATS platforms (e.g., Greenhouse).

Skilled in recruiting analytics, reporting, and optimization for hiring at scale.

Executive presence and ability to influence senior leaders.

Excellent negotiation and closing skills in competitive markets.

Success Metrics & KPIs

Time-to-fill and time-to-hire

Pipeline conversion rates and sourcing channel performance

Offer acceptance rate and candidate experience scores

Engineering diversity hiring outcomes

Hiring manager satisfaction and partner feedback

A Director of Engineering Recruiting at Coreweave isn't just here to fill roles—they're building the team that builds the future. If you're passionate about building elite engineering organizations and love leading through both strategy and execution, we'd love to talk.

The base salary range for this role is $182,000 to $242,000. 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, 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 : careers@coreweave.com.

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.