Director of International Affairs

Role description

Role Overview

The Director of International Affairs will lead CoreWeave's international affairs and engagement strategy for expansion into new international markets. The role will build trusted relationships with key government officials, regulators, and diplomatic and economic development officials, and work closely with Corporate Development, Legal, and the build teams to open doors, de-risk deals, and accelerate the path from announcement to operating capacity.

What You Will Do

The Director will own and lead CoreWeave's international affairs, partner with Corporate Development and business leaders to assess political, regulatory, and stakeholder risk, shape market-entry strategy, and support negotiations with governments and public-sector counterparties. They will also work alongside the build, real estate, energy, and operations teams to support site selection, permitting, grid and power access, incentives, and community engagement in new markets.

Why It Might Be a Fit

The ideal candidate will have a strong understanding of how government decisions on regulation, permitting, energy, trade, and investment translate to business outcomes, and be able to synthesize complex policy and geopolitical information into clear recommendations. They will also have excellent diplomatic and political judgment, with a proven track record of building and managing relationships with senior government officials, policymakers, and diplomats across political systems and cultures.

Requirements

• 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
• Demonstrated ability to work alongside corporate development, business development, or commercial teams on international deals, market entry, or large-scale infrastructure investment
• Excellent diplomatic and political judgment, with a proven track record of building and managing relationships with senior government officials, policymakers, and diplomats across political systems and cultures
• Deep understanding of how government decisions on regulation, permitting, energy, trade, and investment translate to business outcomes
• Strong research and analytical skills with the ability to synthesize complex policy and geopolitical information into clear recommendations
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills with the ability to tailor messaging for different audiences, including senior executives and government principals

Benefits

• Medical, dental, and vision insurance
• 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