Sales Compensation Specialist

Company: CoreWeave
Location: New York City
Posted on: February 16, 2026

Job Description:

Job Description 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: As CoreWeave continues to scale our GTM organization, we need a dedicated Sales Compensation Specialist to design, manage, and optimize our sales incentive programs. Our revenue teams are growing, and ensuring alignment between compensation plans, sales performance, and company objectives is critical to maintaining our momentum. This role will be instrumental in developing competitive yet sustainable compensation structures, improving sales rep performance visibility, and ensuring payouts align with business goals. As a Sales Compensation Specialist , you will own end-to-end sales compensation planning, administration, and analysis. You'll work closely with finance, sales leadership, and revenue operations to design effective compensation strategies, implement automated processes, and provide insights into compensation effectiveness. Your work will directly impact sales team motivation, retention, and overall revenue efficiency. Key Responsibilities: Design, implement, and manage sales compensation plans that align with company objectives, revenue goals, and industry best practices. Administer sales compensation programs , ensuring timely and accurate calculation of commissions, bonuses, and incentives. Collaborate with Finance, Sales, and Revenue Operations to ensure compensation plans are structured for scalability, profitability, and sales performance alignment. Provide strategic analysis on compensation plan effectiveness , making recommendations for enhancements that drive sales productivity and business growth. Ensure compliance with policies and governance standards around incentive payouts, maintaining transparency and consistency across teams. Develop dashboards and reports to track sales performance metrics, incentive attainment, and payout accuracy. Optimize commission processing workflows , reducing errors and manual intervention while increasing efficiency. Support annual and quarterly planning cycles by modeling compensation structures, quota setting, and cost analysis. Educate and enable sales teams on compensation plan structures, incentive opportunities, and payout mechanics. Partner with HR and leadership to align compensation plans with broader talent strategies and retention efforts. Who You Are: 5 years in Sales Compensation, Sales Operations, Finance, or Revenue Operations in a B2B tech environment. Deep understanding of sales compensation models, quota setting, and incentive structures in high-growth SaaS or technology companies. Strong analytical and problem-solving skills, with expertise in Excel, Google Sheets, and data visualization tools . Experience with CRM (Salesforce), compensation management software, and financial modeling . High attention to detail with the ability to manage multiple compensation plans across diverse teams. Strong communication and stakeholder management skills, ensuring alignment across Sales, Finance, and HR. Preferred Qualifications: Experience managing commission plans in SaaS, AI, or cloud infrastructure environments . Knowledge of subscription-based and enterprise contract sales models . Familiarity with CPQ tools, incentive automation platforms, and sales forecasting methodologies . Background in sales performance analytics, compensation benchmarking, or total rewards strategy . Ability to translate complex compensation models into clear, actionable insights for executives and sales teams. The base salary range for this role is $103,000 to $123,000. 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. In addition to a competitive salary, we offer a variety of benefits to support your needs, including: 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 Our Workplace While we prioritize a hybrid work environment, remote work may be considered for candidates located more than 30 miles from an office, based on role requirements for specialized skill sets. New hires will be invited to attend onboarding at one of our hubs within their first month. Teams also gather quarterly to support collaboration California Consumer Privacy Act - California applicants only 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: careers@coreweave.com. 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.

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