Compensation Lead

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.

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.

Responsibilities:

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 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.

Requirements:

• 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.

Benefits:

• 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