Corporate Development Associate

Corporate Development Associate

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. Trusted by leading AI labs, startups, and global enterprises, CoreWeave combines superior infrastructure performance with deep technical expertise to accelerate breakthroughs and turn compute into capability. Founded in 2017, CoreWeave became a publicly traded company in March 2025.

About the Role :

We are seeking a high-performing and passionate Associate to join our corporate development team. The Associate will support the Corporate Development team, CDO, CSO and CFO in leading the corporate development activities of CoreWeave. This includes managing M&A processes, analyzing industry trends, assessing competitive landscapes, identifying investment opportunities, and supporting marquee fundraising initiatives. This person will work cross-functionally with a variety of stakeholders at all levels of CoreWeave and have frequent opportunities to interact with and support key executive-level decision makers. Optimally, this person will have previous experience with generative AI, technology, digital infrastructure, cloud infrastructure, data centers or similar verticals.

Key Responsibilities :

• Identify and evaluate M&A and direct investment opportunities based on industry knowledge, market situation, and financial analysis
• Develop, maintain, and analyze complex financial models to support M&A transactions, strategic investments, and other strategic initiatives
• Assist in all phases of transaction execution, including due diligence, valuation, documentation, and integration planning
• Collaborate with internal stakeholders, including finance, legal, operations, and senior executives to ensure alignment and successful execution of deals
• Support Strategic Finance, Investor Relations, Treasury, and FP&A on cross-functional Ad Hoc finance projects
• Assist in the preparation of company management presentations that deliver CoreWeave's investment thesis and growth strategy to external stakeholders
• Conduct comprehensive due diligence on M&A and investment targets, including financial, and operational analysis
• Monitor industry trends, competitive landscape, and market dynamics to identify opportunities and threats
• Collaborate with CDO, CSOand CFO to assist with highly impactful, complex, and visible projects, including scaled, complex equity and debt fundraising initiatives
• Complete special strategic projects and ad hoc modeling for senior executives as needed, such as projects regarding international expansion and JV partnerships

Who You Are :

Preferred :

Wondering if you're a good fit? We believe in investing in our people, and value candidates who can bring their own diversified experiences to our teams even if you aren't a 100% skill or experience match. Here are a few qualities we've found compatible with our team. If some of this describes you, we'd love to talk.

Why CoreWeave?

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 :

We support and encourage an entrepreneurial outlook and independent thinking. We foster an environment that encourages collaboration and provides the opportunity to develop innovative solutions to complex problems. As we get set for take off, the growth opportunities within the organization 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 $125,000 to $155,000. 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 :

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.

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, 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