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.
What You’ll Do:
We are seeking a Staff Security Engineer to lead the most complex technical work in CoreWeave’s Vulnerability Management program. You will design and implement scalable triage, prioritization, and remediation-tracking systems across application, infrastructure, and hardware domains. You will set technical standards, drive high-impact initiatives, and mentor engineers through technical leadership, while partnering with leadership on priorities and execution risks.
About the role:
Lead high-complexity VM technical initiatives and deliver architecture decisions for assigned program areas
Design and build scalable triage automation, including integrations, decision logic, and production hardening
Implement end-to-end workflow components from assessment and detection to ticket routing and remediation tracking
Provide deep technical leadership on hardware-adjacent vulnerabilities (GPU firmware, DPU firmware/BlueField, and BMC surfaces)
Act as senior technical responder for embargoed disclosures and zero-day events, coordinating with owner teams that deploy fixes
Improve prioritization logic, severity models, and exception workflows through code, design reviews, and technical proposals
Produce actionable technical metrics and risk insights for leadership consumption
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Lead root-cause analysis for high-impact vulnerability incidents and implement durable technical improvements
Mentor IC3/IC4/IC5 engineers through design guidance, code review, and incident coaching
Partner with security, engineering, and operational stakeholders to improve workflow reliability and accelerate remediation outcomes
Who You Are:
9+ years of relevant experience with demonstrated strategic impact in vulnerability management, application security, platform security, or cloud security engineering
Proven track record building and scaling security automation (SOAR workflows, AI/ML systems, detection pipelines) in production environments
Deep subject matter expertise with vulnerability management best practices: CVSS, EPSS, CISA KEV, threat intelligence integration, and risk-based prioritization frameworks
Excellent development background with strong coding skills in Python, Go, or similar languages for building scalable, production-grade security systems
Significant experience with modern vulnerability management tooling (for example Wiz, Semgrep, Rapid7, Tenable, or equivalent)
Experience with specialized infrastructure: GPU/DPU environments, firmware security, hardware vulnerabilities, or high-performance computing
Demonstrated track record mentoring engineers across levels and driving cross-functional technical initiatives at organizational scale
Strong business acumen and understanding of how security decisions impact engineering velocity, customer trust, and business outcomes
Preferred:
Practical experience building AI/ML-powered security systems (LLM integration, automated decision-making, human-in-the-loop validation) in production
Production experience with security automation platforms such as TINES and serverless frameworks (AWS Lambda, GCP Cloud Functions)
Strong DevOps, DevSecOps, or SRE background with deep experience in AWS/GCP/Azure cloud services and Infrastructure as Code (Terraform, CloudFormation)
Deep understanding of Kubernetes security (container scanning, admission controllers, supply chain security, runtime protection)
Experience leading security programs through rapid hypergrowth (10x+ infrastructure scaling) in startup or cloud-native environments
Practical experience managing vulnerabilities within a FedRAMP-certified environment or similar regulatory frameworks
Why CoreWeave?
At CoreWeave, 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
We support and encourage an entrepreneurial outlook and independent thinking. We foster an environment that encourages collaboration and enables the development of innovative solutions to complex problems. As we get set for takeoff, the organization's growth opportunities are constantly expanding. You will be surrounded by some of the best talent in the industry, who will want to learn from you, too. Come join us!
The base salary range for this role is $188,000 to $275,000. 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. The benefits below reflect our US-based offerings; for roles in other locations, benefits vary and are shared during the hiring process. These include:
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
California Applicants
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Equal Opportunity & Accommodations
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 informatio
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