Head of Credits and Tax

Head of Credits and Tax Incentives

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.

Core Weave is the Essential Cloud for AI™, delivering a cloud platform of cutting‑edge services powering the next wave of AI. Our Legal and Government Affairs team plays a crucial role in shaping and safeguarding the company’s growth as we expand globally. We are collaborative, forward‑thinking, and deeply integrated into every part of the business — helping to balance innovation, compliance, and risk with speed and precision.

As the Head of Credits and Tax Incentives, you will be responsible for identifying, securing, and managing government incentive programs that support Core Weave’s rapid growth in the AI infrastructure and data center industry. You’ll drive strategies to capture state, local, and international financial incentives, while assisting in building and maintaining a world‑class compliance program. This role is highly cross‑functional and impactful, working closely with leadership teams to unlock value and efficiency in every region where Core Weave operates.

• Overseeing the sourcing, application, and execution of incentive programs, such as state sales tax exemptions, and personal and real property tax abatements at the local level.
• Partnering across Finance, Data Center Operations, and People teams to gather required documentation and ensure timely submission of applications.
• Representing the company in discussions with State and local Government officials to advocate for and advance incentive initiatives.
• Advising leadership and operational teams on incentive utilization and compliance.
• Managing outside counsel and subject matter experts to support incentive strategy and reporting.
• Building frameworks for identifying and capturing incentives in new U.S. and international markets.

• 10+ years of relevant tax experience, with a focus on state and local data center incentive programs, including sales and use tax exemptions, and real estate and property tax abatements.
• Proven record of success in identifying, securing, and managing government incentives.
• Strong understanding of statutory and regulatory frameworks governing state and local incentive programs.
• Experience managing teams and complex multi‑stakeholder projects.
• Demonstrated ability to negotiate effectively with government entities.
• Experience with commercial and financial deal structures.
• Proficiency in maintaining compliance programs and reporting frameworks.
• Bachelor’s degree in Business, Finance, Public Policy, or related field required.

• Experience with non‑U.S. tax systems and incentive programs in Canada, the United Kingdom (UK), or European Union member states.
• Prior experience supporting large‑scale infrastructure or data center operations.
• Background in public‑private partnerships, economic development, or tax consulting.

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.

• You love finding creative ways to align government programs with business goals.
• You’re curious about how incentives can accelerate technological and regional growth.
• You’re an expert in balancing compliance and innovation under tight timelines.

At Core Weave, 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

The base salary range for this role is $240,000 to $285,000. The starting salary will be determined based on job‑related knowledge, skills,…