Director of International Affairs

CoreWeave • Washington, DC

1d • $180,000 - $240,000

About The Position

The Director of International Affairs leads CoreWeave’s international affairs and engagement strategy as the company expands into new international markets. Reporting to the Vice President, Head of Government Affairs, the Director shapes policy, political, and diplomatic groundwork that supports global growth and builds relationships with government officials, regulators, diplomats, and economic development stakeholders. The role is embedded with commercial and infrastructure development teams, helping assess political and regulatory conditions, open doors, de-risk deals, and advance projects from announcement to operating capacity.

The Director works with Corporate Development, Legal, build, real estate, energy, and operations teams, as well as foreign governments, U.S. government counterparts, advisers, trade associations, and local partners. Responsibilities span market-entry strategy, negotiations, permitting, energy access, site selection, community and stakeholder engagement, and the policy environment for AI infrastructure across Europe, Asia, and Canada. The role includes representing CoreWeave with senior stakeholders and coordinating international engagement with U.S. policy objectives.

The position may be based in Washington, DC; New York, NY; London, UK; or New Jersey. Frequent international and domestic travel to markets, government capitals, project sites, and conferences is required, estimated at 40–50% of the time. The position requires access to export-controlled information and is subject to applicable U.S. export-control eligibility requirements.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in Public Policy, Political Science, International Relations, or a related field.
• At least 15 years of progressive professional experience in international government affairs, public policy, diplomacy, trade, or a closely related role, including support for business expansion into multiple foreign markets.
• Demonstrated experience working 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 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 into business outcomes.
• Strong research and analytical skills, including the ability to synthesize complex policy and geopolitical information into clear recommendations.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to tailor messages for senior executives and government principals.
• Ability to work independently, manage multiple initiatives across time zones, and drive projects to completion.
• Comfort with ambiguity and ability to work in a fast-paced, dynamic environment.
• Demonstrated ability to lead through influence and execute strategies within a collaborative team structure.
• Eligibility to access export-controlled information under applicable U.S. Government export regulations.

Nice To Haves

• Experience in the technology, energy, or infrastructure sectors, including data center, power, or telecommunications development.
• Knowledge of AI, cloud computing, or related technology sectors and policy debates concerning AI sovereignty, data localization, and export controls.
• 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 across jurisdictions.
• Language skills relevant to CoreWeave’s target markets.
• Track record of generating business results or revenue impact through government affairs work.

Responsibilities

• Lead international affairs and establish market-entry and expansion priorities across assigned regions.
• Partner with Corporate Development and business leaders from the early stages of deals to assess political, regulatory, and stakeholder risks, shape market-entry strategy, and support negotiations with governments and public-sector counterparties.
• Work with build, real estate, energy, and operations teams on site selection, permitting, grid and power access, incentives, and community engagement in new markets, with a focus on speed to capacity.
• Partner with regional government affairs leads to develop shared strategies and advance CoreWeave’s priorities across regions.
• Develop and execute market-specific engagement plans, identifying stakeholders, anticipating issues, establishing milestones, and recommending actions and escalation paths.
• Build and maintain relationships with senior government officials, regulators, diplomats, and other key stakeholders.
• Monitor, analyze, and interpret international legislative, regulatory, trade, export control, data sovereignty, and energy developments relevant to AI infrastructure and data center growth.
• Coordinate with U.S. government counterparts and CoreWeave’s federal affairs, national security, and legal teams to align international engagement with U.S. policy objectives.
• Manage outside advisers, in-country consultants, and local partners, and coordinate with commercial, legal, communications, and operations stakeholders to support consistent messaging and alignment.
• Represent CoreWeave at hearings, government meetings, summits, industry events, and stakeholder engagements.
• Make the case for CoreWeave as a trusted, long-term partner for sovereign and local AI ecosystems and help shape relevant policy environments.

Benefits

• Medical, dental, and vision insurance, 100% paid for by CoreWeave for U.S.-based offerings.
• 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 the Employee Stock Purchase Program (ESPP).
• Mental wellness benefits through Spring Health.
• Family-forming support through Carrot.
• Paid parental leave.
• Flexible, full-service childcare support through Kinside.
• 401(k) with a generous employer match.
• Flexible PTO.
• Discretionary bonus and equity awards, based on eligibility.
• Catered lunch at office and data center locations.
• Casual work environment.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Director