Global Vice President, Public Sector and Federal Business

Overview

Core Weave is The Essential Cloud for AI. Built for pioneers by pioneers, Core Weave 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, Core Weave combines superior infrastructure performance with deep technical expertise to accelerate breakthroughs and turn compute into capability. Founded in 2017, Core Weave became a publicly traded company (Nasdaq: CRWV) in March 2025.

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Core Weave is seeking a transformational and visionary Global Vice President of Public Sector and Federal Business to lead our worldwide public sector strategy and revenue growth. This executive will serve as a key member of the Core Weave organization, responsible for building, scaling, and leading all public sector businesses globally, including Federal (Civilian, Defense, and Intelligence), State and Local Government, and Education (SLED) markets.

This is a critical leadership role at a pivotal moment for Artificial Intelligence and for Core Weave, as government entities worldwide accelerate their adoption of AI infrastructure and advanced computing capabilities. It is an opportunity to build the Public Sector Business from the ground up, leveraging your deep expertise and knowledge of AI, Cloud, and Public Sector. The ideal candidate will be an inspirational business leader with deep public sector knowledge, a proven track record of driving significant revenue growth in cloud and AI technology, and the strategic vision to position Core Weave as the essential AI cloud partner for governments and public institutions globally.

This role reports directly to the Chief Revenue Officer and will be instrumental in shaping Core Weave's public sector go-to-market strategy, building world-class teams, establishing key relationships with government entities and partners, and driving transformational growth in one of the most strategic and high-potential market segments for the company.

• Minimum 15+ years of progressive experience in technology business leadership, with at least 10 years focused on public sector markets
• Demonstrable success selling cloud, AI/ML, or advanced technology solutions to government entities
• Deep understanding of Federal (Civilian, Defense, Intelligence), State & Local, and Education procurement processes, funding mechanisms, and decision-making structures
• Proven track record of securing large, strategic contracts (>$10M ARR) with government agencies
• Intimate knowledge of key policy imperatives, compliance requirements (FedRAMP, FISMA, IL5, ITAR), and procurement vehicles (GSA Schedule, GWACs, IDIQs)
• Exceptional executive presence with ability to engage effectively with C-level government officials, political appointees, and senior military leadership
• Strong network of relationships within government, systems integrators, and public sector ecosystem
• Experience with international public sector markets beyond the United States (NATO allies, Five Eyes partners, or other strategic regions) preferred, with an understanding of international compliance requirements and government procurement processes
• Experience in a high growth environment with an ability to operate with an Entrepreneurial mindset and pace

• MBA or advanced degree in relevant field
• Experience with AI, cloud, and technology solutions with Public Sector
• Background in federal systems integration, defense contracting, or government engagement
• Active security clearance or ability to obtain clearance
• Experience with government-focused partner ecosystems and channel programs

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. Here are a few qualities we’ve found compatible with our team. If some of this describes you, we’d love to talk.

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