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About the role
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.
What they're looking for
- 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
More about this role
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 (Nasdaq: CRWV) in March 2025. Learn more at www.coreweave.com .
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. You'll partner with Talent Acquisition, HRBPs, and Finance to ensure our compensation programs are competitive, equitable, and aligned with business strategy — while providing ongoing support for hiring and retention decisions.
This role requires a seasoned compensation professional who can operate independently, exercise sound judgment on...
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