CoreWeave · 1 month ago
Director, State Government Affairs
Washington, D.C.
Full-time
Hybrid
Director/Executive
$161K/yr - $237K/yr
15+ years expCoreWeave is The Essential Cloud for AI™, delivering a platform that enables innovators to build and scale AI with confidence. The Director of State Government Affairs will lead engagement with state governments to advance AI-ready policies, build partnerships, and drive public-private collaborations for economic development in AI infrastructure.
AI InfrastructureArtificial Intelligence (AI)Cloud ComputingCloud InfrastructureInformation TechnologyMachine Learning
No H1B
U.S. Citizen Only
Responsibilities
Represent CoreWeave before state legislatures, governors’ offices, and agencies to advance AI-ready policies and resolve barriers to deployment
Develop and execute a comprehensive state government affairs strategy aligned with business priorities across siting, power, water, workforce, and education
Build durable relationships with state officials, commissions, and local leaders through disciplined engagement
Monitor and analyze state legislation and rulemakings; provide impact assessments and executive recommendations
Lead coalitions with trade associations, higher education, labor, and community partners to drive shared outcomes
Draft testimony, position papers, and communications that influence decisions and elevate CoreWeave’s differentiation
Manage internal contributors and external consultants across multiple states, establishing clear objectives and performance metrics
Oversee the state political engagement program, ensuring compliance with lobbying, gift, and PAC laws
Partner with cross-functional teams to develop public-private frameworks that accelerate growth and investment
Qualification
Required
15+ years of experience in state government affairs or economic development, with a proven record of wins on complex infrastructure projects
Deep understanding of AI policy issues at the state level, including responsible AI frameworks, public-sector adoption, privacy, data governance, and workforce programs
Established relationships with statehouses and Public Utility Commissions across multiple regions, with bipartisan fluency
Skilled communicator capable of translating complex technical topics into clear, persuasive narratives
A builder who thrives in ambiguity—turning white space into strategy, coalitions, and measurable outcomes
Preferred
Background in cloud, data centers, semiconductors, or energy markets
Experience collaborating with state growth program offices, economic development organizations, and regional partnerships
Familiarity with transmission and interconnection processes for large-scale energy loads
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
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
Company
CoreWeave
CoreWeave is a cloud-based AI infrastructure company offering GPU cloud services to simplify AI and machine learning workloads.
1001-5000 employees
Funding
Current Stage
Public CompanyTotal Funding
$24.87BKey Investors
Jane Street CapitalStack CapitalCoatue
2025-12-08Post Ipo Debt· $2.54B
2025-11-12Post Ipo Debt· $2.5B
2025-08-20Post Ipo Secondary
Leadership Team
Michael Intrator
Chief Executive Officer
Brannin McBee
Founder & CDO
Recent News
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