Director, Command Center

Director, Command Center (Data Center Operations) Join to apply for the Director, Command Center (Data Center Operations) role at CoreWeave 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. What You’ll Do The Director, Command Center, Data Center Operations will build, lead, and scale CoreWeave’s centralized operations hub responsible for real‑time monitoring, incident response, and performance management across our growing data center fleet. This leader will establish the operational strategy, organizational structure, and technology roadmap needed to support 24x7, mission‑critical infrastructure in a high‑growth environment. About The Role Build and scale a world‑class Command Center to support CoreWeave’s global data center operations. Develop the operational framework, process, SLAs, and escalation paths for 24x7 monitoring and incident response. Lead a cross‑functional team responsible for real‑time performance monitoring, automation, tooling, telemetry, capacity oversight, and incident command. Partner with Data Center Operations, Engineering, Networking, Security, Facilities Engineering, and Capacity Planning to drive reliability, efficiency, and standardization. Implement automation, analytics, and remote operations technologies that improve visibility and reduce manual intervention. Establish KPIs, dashboards, and reporting to provide operational insight and executive visibility. Drive continuous improvement across uptime, response time, tooling maturity, and operational readiness. Develop the hiring plan, training programs, and organizational structure for a 24x7 remote command center operation. Serve as the senior operational leader during critical incidents and escalations. Influence strategic planning for future data center expansion and remote operations capabilities. Who You Are 10+ years in mission‑critical operations, remote operations, command center leadership, or related fields. Experience standing up or scaling a 24x7 command center or remote monitoring environment. Strong background in automation, telemetry, monitoring tools, and operational analytics. Proven ability to lead high‑performing teams in fast‑paced, high‑availability environments. Demonstrated success driving operations excellence, process optimization, and large‑scale transformation. Excellent cross‑functional leadership and communication skills. 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. You enjoy building and scaling operations that support 24x7, mission‑critical environments. You’re curious about system performance and reliability and look for ways to improve visibility, automation, and response. You’re experienced leading teams through complex operational challenges, including incident response and continuous improvement. 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. Be Curious at Your Core Act Like an Owner Empower Employees Deliver Best-in-Class Client Experiences Achieve More Together Compensation The base salary range for this role is $180,000 to $264,000. 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). In addition to a competitive salary, we offer a variety of benefits to support your needs, including: 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 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. Legal Information California Consumer Privacy Act – California applicants only. 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 (ADA), CoreWeave will ensure that qualified applicants and candidates with disabilities are provided reasonable accommodations for the hiring process, unless reasonable accommodation would cause an undue hardship. If reasonable accommodation is needed, please contact: careers@coreweave.com. This position requires access to export‑controlled information. To conform to U.S. Government export regulations applicable to that information, the applicant must either be (A) a U.S. person, defined as a (i) U.S. citizen or national, (ii) U.S. lawful permanent resident (green card holder), (iii) refugee under 8 U.S.C. § 1157, or (iv) asylee under 8 U.S.C. § 1158; (B) eligible to access the export‑controlled information without a required export authorization; or (C) eligible and reasonably likely to obtain the required export authorization from the applicable U.S. government agency. CoreWeave may, for legitimate business reasons, decline to pursue any export licensing process. #J-18808-Ljbffr