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Staff Data Architect

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In-Office
3 Locations
188K-300K
Expert/Leader
In-Office
3 Locations
188K-300K
Expert/Leader
Lead the design and implementation of enterprise data architecture, governing modeling standards and ensuring architectural consistency across CoreWeave's Lakehouse platform.
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CoreWeave is the AI Hyperscaler™, delivering a cloud platform of cutting edge services powering the next wave of AI. Our technology provides enterprises and leading AI labs with the most performant, efficient and resilient solutions for accelerated computing. Since 2017, CoreWeave has operated a growing footprint of data centers covering every region of the US and across Europe. CoreWeave was ranked as one of the TIME100 most influential companies of 2024.

As the leader in the industry, we thrive in an environment where adaptability and resilience are key. Our culture offers career-defining opportunities for those who excel amid change and challenge. If you’re someone who thrives in a dynamic environment, enjoys solving complex problems, and is eager to make a significant impact, CoreWeave is the place for you. Join us, and be part of a team solving some of the most exciting challenges in the industry.  

CoreWeave powers the creation and delivery of the intelligence that drives innovation. 

What You’ll Do:

The Data Engineering team builds foundational datasets and analytics services that enable BI and data science across CoreWeave. We seek to democratize insights and foster a culture where data-driven decision-making thrives at every level.

About the Role:

We are seeking a Staff Data Architect to lead the design and implementation of our enterprise data architecture. This role will define our modeling standards, govern the semantic layer, and ensure architectural consistency across our Lakehouse platform. As a senior technical leader, you’ll bridge data engineering, analytics, and business strategy—making CoreWeave’s data usable, discoverable, and reliable at scale.

In this role, you will:
  • Architect the company-wide dimensional modeling and semantic layer strategy.
  • Define and enforce standards for data modeling, documentation, naming, and governance.
  • Guide the evolution of our Lakehouse architecture, including Iceberg/Delta formats, catalog integration, and data zone partitioning.
  • Establish scalable frameworks for data lineage, observability, and data quality enforcement.
  • Partner with Data Engineering, BI, and Product teams to design reusable data assets and semantic models.
  • Provide architectural leadership on schema evolution, schema versioning, and multi-domain data design patterns.
  • Evaluate and standardize tools for data cataloging, modeling, and metadata management.
  • Mentor senior engineers and lead architectural reviews of data-intensive projects.
Who You Are:
  • 10+ years of experience in data engineering, software engineering, or architecture roles.
  • Expert in enterprise data modeling (Kimball, Data Vault, or hybrid) and semantic modeling best practices.
  • Deep experience designing and operating scalable data lakes or Lakehouses (Iceberg, Delta Lake, or Hudi).
  • Strong knowledge of MPP and OLAP systems such as StarRocks, Snowflake, BigQuery, or Redshift.
  • Track record of implementing data governance frameworks and semantic layer strategies.
  • Hands-on experience with modern orchestration, processing, and modeling tools (Airflow, Spark, dbt, etc.).
  • Exceptional SQL skills and strong programming ability in either Python, Scala, or Java.
  • Excellent cross-functional communication and leadership skills, with the ability to drive alignment across stakeholders.
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

We support and encourage an entrepreneurial outlook and independent thinking. We foster an environment that encourages collaboration and provides the opportunity to develop innovative solutions to complex problems. As we get set for takeoff, the growth opportunities within the organization 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 pay and target total cash for this position range from $188,000 to $250,000 and 225,600-300,000, accordingly. Pay is based on a number of factors including market location and may vary depending on job-related knowledge, skills, and experience. This position includes a discretionary bonus, equity, and a comprehensive benefits package.

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

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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: [email protected].


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.

Top Skills

Airflow
BigQuery
Dbt
Delta Lake
Iceberg
Java
Python
Redshift
Scala
Snowflake
Spark
SQL
Starrocks

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