Policy Advisor, Credits and Tax

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 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 facilitating 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 Senior Credits and Tax Incentives Manager, you will be responsible for identifying, analyzing and assisting the team leader to secure and manage government incentive programs that support Core Weave’s rapid growth in the AI infrastructure and data center industry. You’ll work as part of the team to develop and implement strategies to capture state, local, and international financial incentives, while participating in building and maintaining a world‑class compliance program.

This role is highly cross‑functional and impactful, working closely with the team leader and others within the Legal and Government Affairs team and across the company to unlock value and efficiency in every region where Core Weave operates.

• Identifying potential state and local incentives and assessing their potential economic value to the company.
• Working closely with the team leader to source, apply for and execute 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.
• Supporting the team leader in discussions with State and local Government officials to advocate for and advance incentive initiatives.
• Advising the team leader and operational teams on incentive utilization and compliance.
• Working with outside counsel and subject matter experts to support the company’s efforts to secure incentives 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 incentive programs, including sales and use tax exemptions, and real estate and property tax abatements. Knowledge of data center industry and/ or infrastructure projects a plus.
• 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 working in and with teams on complex multi‑stakeholder projects.
• Experience in negotiating effectively with government entities.
• Experience with commercial and financial deal structures.
  
  Proficiency in supporting compliance programs and reporting frameworks.
• Bachelor’s degree in Business, Finance, Public Policy, or related field, or a J.D. degree required.

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

We Believe In Investing In Our People And Value Diverse Experiences — Even If You Aren’t a 100% Skill Match. Here Are a Few Qualities That Make Someone Thrive On Our Team

• You love finding creative ways to align government programs in support of our business objectives.
• You’re curious about how incentives can accelerate technological and regional growth.
• You’re an expert in balancing…