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SME Data Center Commission & Quality

CoreWeave
Richmond, VA Full Time
POSTED ON 5/14/2026
AVAILABLE BEFORE 6/21/2026
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.

About The Role

We are seeking an SME for Data Center Commission and Quality. This role demands direct knowledge of data center construction, with a strong focus on MEP systems.

Working directly with CoreWeave project coordination members, you will ensure projects across the CoreWeave portfolio are completed on time and to the highest quality standards.

Responsibilities include overseeing the installation and testing of components and systems, including mission-critical systems such as generators, UPS systems, electrical distribution equipment, redundancy protocols, and cooling systems such as chillers and CDUs.

This is a remote-eligible position with 50% travel required. Candidates must reside in or near the Northern Virginia, Dallas, Richmond, Virginia, Livingston, New Jersey, or Atlanta, Georgia regions.

What You'll Do

  • Operate with safety at the forefront of all construction initiatives.
  • As necessary, collaborate with general contractors, trade partners, and vendors.
  • Serve as a liaison between clients and internal teams, facilitating communication during commissioning activities.
  • Review all written documentation, commissioning, and quality-related information.
  • Assist in developing, reviewing, and implementing commissioning plans as needed.
  • Assist in coordinating and attending pre-construction commissioning meetings.
  • Attend construction progress and pre-installation job-site meetings to gather relevant information.
  • Review meeting minutes for necessary revisions and assist in resolving design-intent discrepancies.
  • Inspect field installations and witness functional tests; conduct site visits as necessary.
  • Witness the execution of commissioning tests.
  • Travel to sites, client meetings, and training as required.
  • Participate in developing reports that define project progress, problems, and solutions for leadership teams and clients.

Who You Are

  • 5 years of experience in MEP (Mechanical, Electrical, and Plumbing) commissioning, with a preference for experience in data centers or critical facility environments.
  • Comprehensive understanding of data center infrastructure, including Building Management Systems (BMS), Electrical Power Monitoring Systems (EPMS), and complex MEP building systems.
  • Familiarity with local building codes and industry-standard frameworks, including NEC, NFPA, IEEE, and ASHRAE.
  • Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite (Excel, Word, Outlook) and experience with industry-standard commissioning software or digital platforms.
  • Demonstrated ability to manage multiple projects simultaneously, maintaining high organizational standards and meeting strict project deadlines.
  • Self-directed professional with a proven track record of driving complex processes to completion and ensuring accountability across the project lifecycle.
  • Ability to develop and maintain effective professional relationships with contractors, clients, and cross-functional internal teams.
  • Direct experience in the coordination, commissioning, or quality assurance of electrical and low-voltage equipment.
  • Possession of a valid driver’s license and a motor vehicle record that meets company insurability standards.
  • Willingness to travel up to 50% of the time and the ability to respond to emergency communications outside of standard business hours as required.
  • Applicants must be currently authorized to work in the United States at the time of employment.

Why CoreWeave?

About

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

We support and encourage an entrepreneurial outlook and independent thinking. We foster an environment that encourages collaboration and enables the development of innovative solutions to complex problems. As we get set for takeoff, the organization's growth opportunities are constantly expanding. You will be surrounded by some of the best talent in the industry, who will want to learn from you, too. Come join us!

The base salary range for this role is $143,000 to $191,000. The starting salary will be determined by job-related knowledge, skills, experience, and the 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)..

What We Offer

The range we’ve posted represents the typical compensation range for this role. To determine actual compensation, we review the market rate for each candidate which can include a variety of factors. These include qualifications, experience, interview performance, and location.

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.

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 such accommodation would cause an undue hardship. If reasonable accommodation is needed, please contact: careers@coreweave.com.

Export Control Compliance

This position requires access to export controlled information. To conform to U.S. Government export regulations applicable to that information, 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.

Salary : $143,000 - $191,000

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