Talent Programs Specialist

CoreWeave; Sunnyvale (CA); On-site; USD 95,000 - 140,000; Full time

Job summary

CoreWeave is seeking a Talent Programs Specialist to join our Talent Acquisition team within Talent Operations. You’ll partner with the Senior Talent Program Manager to scale talent programs, recruiting initiatives, and event-driven hiring across the company.

This collaborative role blends talent programs, pipeline strategy, event execution, and recruiting operations. You’ll build talent communities across Engineering, Data Center Operations, Go-to-Market, and Corporate functions, shaping how

Qualifications

• 3+ years of experience in Talent Acquisition, recruiting programs, or related field.
• Experience supporting hiring initiatives across multiple functions in a fast-paced environment.
• Excellent communication and relationship-building skills with candidates and internal stakeholders.

Responsibilities

• Build and grow talent communities to support hiring across functions (Engineering, Data Center Operations, Go-to-Market, Corporate).
• Partner with Recruiters and Hiring Managers to understand hiring priorities and develop proactive pipeline strategies.
• Create and execute initiatives that engage prospective candidates through recruiting programs, networking opportunities, events, and outreach.
• Translate talent engagement into hiring outcomes by maintaining strong candidate relationships and smooth transitions into recruiting processes.
• Track talent pipeline activity and engagement metrics to identify opportunities for improvement.

Skills

Talent acquisition

Project management

Communication

Relationship-building

Tools

Greenhouse

Gem

LinkedIn Recruiter

Asana

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.

About the Role

CoreWeave is growing fast, and we're looking for a Talent Programs Specialist to join our Talent Acquisition team. This role sits within the Talent Operations function, partnering closely with the Senior Talent Program Manager to help scale talent programs, recruiting initiatives, and event-driven hiring across the company.

This is a highly collaborative role that blends talent programs, pipeline strategy, event execution, and recruiting operations. You'll help build and engage talent communities across Engineering, Data Center Operations, Go-to-Market, Corporate Functions, and more while creating programs that support hiring at every stage of the candidate journey.

This is an exciting opportunity for someone who enjoys bringing people, programs, and recruiting strategy together while helping shape how CoreWeave attracts talent as we continue to scale.

What You’ll Do

Talent Programs & Pipeline Strategy

• Build and grow talent communities that support hiring across a variety of business functions, including Engineering, Data Center Operations, Go-to-Market, and Corporate teams
• Partner with Recruiters, Hiring Managers, and Talent Acquisition leadership to understand hiring priorities and develop proactive pipeline strategies
• Create and execute initiatives that engage prospective candidates through recruiting programs, networking opportunities, events, and strategic outreach
• Help translate talent engagement into hiring outcomes by maintaining strong candidate relationships and ensuring seamless transitions into recruiting processes
• Track talent pipeline activity and engagement metrics to identify opportunities for continuous improvement

Talent Programs & Events

• Plan and execute recruiting events, networking opportunities, conferences, career fairs, university programs, and other talent initiatives
• Coordinate logistics for virtual and onsite events, including communications, scheduling, vendors, and event materials
• Partner with internal stakeholders to deliver exceptional candidate experiences across all recruiting touchpoints
• Represent CoreWeave at recruiting events and industry programs, strengthening our employer brand and expanding our talent network
• Identify new opportunities to engage talent through creative programming and partnerships

Talent Operations

• Partner closely with Recruiters across multiple business functions to support hiring initiatives and talent programs
• Maintain accurate recruiting data and reporting across Greenhouse, Gem, and project management tools
• Help improve recruiting processes, talent programs, and operational workflows as the organization scales
• Support cross-functional Talent Acquisition initiatives and special projects as business needs evolve

Who You Are

• 3+ years of experience in Talent Acquisition, recruiting programs, recruiting operations, employer branding, talent communities, campus recruiting, or a related field
• Experience supporting hiring initiatives across multiple business functions in a fast-paced environment
• Strong project management and organizational skills with the ability to manage multiple priorities simultaneously
• Excellent communication and relationship-building skills with candidates and internal stakeholders
• Experience coordinating recruiting events, talent programs, or employer branding initiatives
• Familiarity with Greenhouse, Gem, LinkedIn Recruiter, Asana, or similar recruiting technology
• Curious, proactive, and excited to build scalable talent programs in a high-growth environment

Preferred:

• Experience sourcing for technical roles (engineering, infrastructure, or cloud-related roles)
• Exposure to early career programs, internships, or university partnerships
• Experience supporting or executing recruiting events or employer branding initiatives
• Familiarity with talent analytics or using data to inform sourcing strategies

Why You Might Thrive Here

• You enjoy building pipelines and creating meaningful candidate experiences
• You're curious about new sourcing strategies, tools, and market trends
• You're data-driven and continuously refine your approach based on results
• You bring a collaborative, high-energy approach to both internal and external interactions

Why CoreWeave?

At CoreWeave, we work hard, have fun, and move fast. We're in an exciting stage of hyper-growth, and we're not afraid of a little chaos - we're constantly learning and evolving.

Our core values guide how we work an