Director, CoreWeave University

Director, CoreWeave University

About the role

CoreWeave is growing fast, and the people building this company are what make that growth possible. CoreWeave University is how we invest in them, develop future leaders, and build the talent that will carry us forward.

The Director of CoreWeave University will take a strong starting vision and turn it into a global ecosystem for learning, development, and career growth. This role owns the strategy and execution of CoreWeave University and, over time, becomes the primary owner of how that vision comes to life across the company, in close partnership with the VP, People and the Chief People Officer. This is not a traditional learning and development role. It is a builder role that blends strategy with hands-on execution in a fast-moving environment. The Director is responsible for building and leading the CoreWeave University, including defining team structure, hiring and developing talent, and establishing clear ownership and operating rhythms as it scales.

This role reports to the VP, People and works closely with the Chief People Officer, People Business Partners, People Operations, Talent, Internal Communications, and senior leaders across corporate and data center environments. It is a highly visible role with meaningful influence as CoreWeave scales globally.

The CoreWeave University vision

CoreWeave University exists to invest deeply in our people and the future of our workforce. Our culture is built by the people who work here, and how we invest in them matters as we scale.

Through CoreWeave University, we develop talent at every stage, from early career pathways in the communities where we build, to internal growth and mobility, to the future leaders who will shape what comes next. This includes early career pipelines, internal mobility and growth experiences, future leader programs, and foundational manager development. The focus is on experience-driven growth that builds real capability and shows up in day-to-day work.

What you will own and deliver

• Evolve and own the strategy for CoreWeave University, translating business priorities into clear programs and systems.
• Scale and globalize the data center technician apprenticeship program and other early-career pipelines.
• Expand internal mobility, growth, and future leader programs that create real opportunity and readiness.
• Build differentiated learning experiences for corporate and data center employees.
• Own the learning ecosystem end to end, including LMS strategy, governance, adoption, and integration into daily work.
• Set standards for required and compliance-related training in partnership with People Operations and other owners.
• Partner closely with People Business Partners to strengthen leadership expectations and performance.
• Build foundational manager development aligned to CoreWeave’s pace and high-performance bar.
• Operate CoreWeave University with a clear cadence for prioritization and iteration.
• Build, lead, and scale a high-performing global team by defining roles, hiring talent, establishing clear ownership, and developing leaders within the function.
• Leverage modern tools, including AI, to personalize learning and scale impact.

How you lead

• Stay personally connected to the work while building a function that can scale.
• Create clarity and momentum in environments that are still evolving.
• Set clear ownership and decision rights and deliver with consistency.
• Move quickly, learn fast, and adapt as the business changes.
• Design simple, durable systems that grow with the company.
• Bring a clear point of view while remaining collaborative and flexible.

First 90 days

• Align with the VP, People and Chief People Officer on priorities and success criteria.
• Assess existing programs, tools, and training requirements.
• Define a focused roadmap centered on apprenticeships, internal mobility, and manager development.
• Establish an operating cadence that balances speed with sustainability.
• Deliver at least one visible, high-impact improvement or launch.
• Define the target team structure and begin hiring for critical roles to support near-term delivery.

What success looks like in 12 months

• CoreWeave University is recognized as a compelling engine for talent growth globally.
• Apprenticeship and early career programs produce job-ready talent with clear paths into the business.
• Internal mobility and growth pathways are visible, trusted, and actively used.
• Manager and leadership expectations are clearer and more consistent across the company.
• Required and compliance training is streamlined and embedded into the learning ecosystem.
• Learning technology is stable, integrated, and widely adopted.
• The team operates with strong ownership, pace, and adaptability.

Who will thrive in this role

• You are energized by building something meaningful in a fast-moving, global environment.
• You are excited to build and lead a team while staying close to the work.
• You are comfortable operating at both strategy and execution levels.
• You see ambiguity as opportunity.
• You bring a clear point of view without rigidity.
• You care deeply about how adults actually learn at work.
• You are excited to build something that will evolve as CoreWeave scales.

Why this role matters

CoreWeave University is a long-term investment in our people, our culture, and our future. This role will shape how growth, opportunity, and leadership development show up across the company for years to come. For the right leader, this is a career-defining opportunity to build something enduring at a pivotal moment in CoreWeave’s growth.

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).