Network Planner

CoreWeave; Sunnyvale (CA); On-site; USD 134,000 - 179,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, and vision insurance

401(k) with generous employer match

Tuition Reimbursement

Flexible, generous benefits

Job summary

CoreWeave is seeking an experienced Network Planner to join our Infrastructure Capacity - Network Backbone & Connectivity team in Sunnyvale, CA. You will lead capacity procurement, design reviews, and forecasting for our growing backbone network, ensuring resilience and high performance.

The ideal candidate has 5+ years in network planning for large-scale cloud or telecom, DWDM/coherent optics and dark fiber experience, plus vendor management and strong analytical skills.

Qualifications

• 5+ years of network planning experience in large-scale telecom or cloud networks.
• Experience with wavelength (DWDM/coherent optics) and dark fiber-based network solutions.
• Strong capacity forecasting, management, and optimization skills.

Responsibilities

• Capacity procurement: collaborate with vendors and internal networks team to identify, evaluate, and procure backbone capacity.
• Solution review & design: review proposed capacity solutions for fit, cost-effectiveness, and adherence to network principles including circuit diversity.
• Capacity management: monitor, manage, and optimize existing network circuits and infrastructure; plan upgrades or reconfigurations.
• Network planning & forecasting: develop long-term capacity forecasts and translate them into expansion plans.
• Vendor relationship management: manage relationships with telecommunications vendors and ensure timely delivery of services.
• Technical documentation: maintain network designs, circuit inventory, capacity utilization, and planning records.
• Cross-functional collaboration: work with engineering, operations, and product teams for seamless implementations.
• Problem solving: resolve complex issues related to capacity, diversity, and performance.
• Industry trends: stay updated on new network technologies and vendor roadmaps.

Skills

Network planning

DWDM/coherent optics

Dark fiber

Capacity forecasting

Vendor management

GIS systems

FiberLocator

Education

Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering, Telecommunications, Computer Science

Tools

GIS systems

FiberLocator

Capacity management platforms

Job description

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.

What You'll Do

We are seeking an experienced and highly motivated Network Planner to join our Infrastructure Capacity - Network Backbone & Connectivity team. In this role, you will be responsible for the strategic planning, procurement, and management of our core network connectivity, ensuring its continued expansion, reliability, and efficiency. You will play a key role in supporting the growth of our backbone network, working with cutting-edge technologies to deliver high-capacity and resilient connectivity.

About The Role

• Capacity Procurement: Collaborate extensively with telecommunications vendors and our internal network architecture team to identify, evaluate, and procure new backbone network capacity (wavelength and dark fiber) between various locations, aligning with business requirements and network growth forecasts.
• Solution Review & Design: Critically review proposed capacity solutions from vendors, ensuring optimal technical fit, cost-effectiveness, and adherence to network design principles. This includes meticulously identifying and ensuring circuit diversity to enhance network resilience and minimize single points of failure.
• Capacity Management: Proactively monitor, manage, and optimize existing network circuits and infrastructure. This involves tracking utilization, identifying bottlenecks, and planning for upgrades or reconfigurations to maintain service quality and prevent capacity exhaustion.
• Network Planning & Forecasting: Develop and maintain long-term capacity forecasts for the backbone and edge network, leveraging historical data, business projections, and technological advancements. Translate forecasts into actionable network expansion plans.
• Vendor Relationship Management: Foster strong relationships with telecommunications vendors, negotiating favorable terms and ensuring timely delivery of procured services.
• Technical Documentation: Maintain accurate and comprehensive documentation of network designs, circuit inventory, capacity utilization, and planning activities.
• Cross-functional Collaboration: Work closely with engineering, operations, and product teams to understand their requirements, provide technical guidance, and ensure seamless implementation of network expansions.
• Problem Solving: Identify and resolve complex technical issues related to network capacity, diversity, and performance.
• Industry Trends: Stay abreast of emerging network technologies, industry best practices, and vendor roadmaps, incorporating relevant advancements into future network planning.

Who You Are

• Proven experience (typically 5+ years) in network planning for large-scale telecommunications or cloud/content networks.
• Demonstrated experience with wavelength (DWDM/coherent optics) and dark fiber-based network solutions.
• Extensive experience in performing network capacity forecasting, management, and optimization.
• Solid understanding of network architecture principles, including redundancy, diversity, and resilience.
• Experience working directly with telecommunications vendors for capacity procurement and solution review.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills, with the ability to interpret complex technical information and make data-driven decisions.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to effectively collaborate with technical and non-technical stakeholders.
• Ability to manage multiple projects simultaneously and prioritize tasks in a fast-paced environment.
• Proficiency in network planning tools and software (e.g., GIS systems, FiberLocator, capacity management platforms) is highly desirable.
• Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering, Telecommunications, Computer Science, or a related field. Equivalent practical experience will also be considered.

Preferred

• Experience with specific vendor equipment (e.g., Ciena, Nokia, Infinera, Cisco).
• Knowledge of IP routing and switching principles.
• Familiarity with network automation concepts.
• Experience working with international carrier markets (EMEA and/or APAC) and the fiber/subsea landscape relevant to CoreWeave's global backbone expansion.

Wondering if you're a good fit? We believe in investing in our people, and value candidates who can bring their own diversified experiences to our teams — even if you aren't a 100% skill or experience match.

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 provides the opportunity to develop innovative solutions to complex problems. As we get set for take off, 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 salary range for this role is $134,000 to $179,000. The starting salary will be determined based on job-related knowledge, skills, experience, and 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.

• 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

California Applicants

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Equal Opportunity & Accommodations

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: [e-mail].

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.

• 1157, or (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. 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.
• 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.