Director of International Affairs

The role

The Director of International Affairs will lead international affairs and engagement strategy for CoreWeave's expansion into new markets. You will build relationships with government officials and regulators to support market entry, site selection, and policy shaping.

What you will do

• Own and lead international affairs and market-entry priorities across assigned regions.
• Partner with Corporate Development to assess political and regulatory risk and support negotiations.
• Support site selection, permitting, grid and power access, and community engagement.
• Partner with regional government affairs leads to develop shared strategies.
• Develop and execute market-specific engagement plans.
• Build and maintain relationships with senior government officials, regulators, and diplomats.
• Monitor and analyze international legislative, regulatory, trade, and energy developments.
• Coordinate with U.S. government counterparts and internal legal and national security teams.
• Manage and direct outside advisors, in-country consultants, and local partners.
• Represent CoreWeave at hearings, government meetings, and industry events.

Required qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Public Policy, Political Science, International Relations, or a related field.
• Minimum of 15 years of progressive professional experience in international government affairs, public policy, diplomacy, trade, or a closely related role.
• Experience supporting business expansion into multiple foreign markets.
• Ability to work alongside corporate development, business development, or commercial teams on international deals or infrastructure investment.
• Proven track record of building and managing relationships with senior government officials, policymakers, and diplomats.
• Deep understanding of how government decisions on regulation, permitting, energy, trade, and investment translate to business outcomes.
• Strong research and analytical skills.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Ability to work independently and manage multiple initiatives across time zones.
• Ability to lead through influence within a collaborative team structure.

Nice to have

• Experience in the technology, energy, or infrastructure sectors, including data center, power, or telecommunications development.
• Knowledge of AI, cloud computing, or related technology sectors.
• Experience in or deep familiarity with target markets in Europe, Asia, or Canada, including the UK, the Nordics, Spain, India, and Indonesia.
• Experience working with or in the U.S. government, a foreign government, an embassy, or a multilateral institution.
• Experience with coalition building, trade association engagement, or advocacy campaign management.
• Language skills relevant to CoreWeave's target markets.
• Track record of generating business results or revenue impact from government affairs work.

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

Before you apply

• Must be a U.S. person (citizen, national, lawful permanent resident, refugee, or asylee) or eligible to access export controlled information.

About the company

CoreWeave is a cloud provider for AI that delivers a platform of technology, tools, and teams to enable innovators to build and scale AI. Founded in 2017, it became a publicly traded company in March 2025.