Strong fit for candidates with advanced threat detection experience who thrive in collaborative, high-impact environments and are comfortable with on-call responsibilities.
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Original posting from CoreWeave
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
On this team, you will:
Design cutting-edge detection strategies at scales most security engineers only dream about
Collaborate with talented peers in an innovative environment focused on excellence
Enjoy the autonomy and encouragement to innovate and influence CoreWeave’s security landscape directly
In this role, you will be responsible for:
Developing and implementing advanced threat detection capabilities to proactively identify and mitigate cyber threats
Crafting precise and efficient custom detection logic tailored to evolving threat landscapes
Leading and/or participating in real-time security incident response, threat containment, and remediation.
Conducting proactive threat-hunting exercises to uncover hidden vulnerabilities and anticipate threats
Collaborating closely with cross-functional teams to enhance security visibility and detection effectiveness
Continuously researching and staying informed about emerging threats, attack vectors, and detection methodologies
Participating in strategic security initiatives, contributing your expertise to security architecture and controls
Engaging in security assessments to uphold our high standards for security and compliance
Occasionally, drawing the owl - figuring out innovative solutions while navigating ambiguous situations
Investing in our people is one of our top priorities, and we value candidates who can bring their diversified experiences to our teams. Here are some qualities we’ve found compatible with our team. We'd love to talk about whether this aligns with your experience and interests and what you’re excited to work on next.
Who You Are
Minimum Qualifications
Proven ability to deliver impactful projects spanning multiple technical domains and teams
Extensive experience crafting custom alert logic within industry-standard tooling, like KQL, SQL, etc
Familiarity with Kubernetes fundamentals and enthusiasm to deepen your expertise.
Experience collaborating closely with Purple and Red Teams, leveraging findings to enhance detection capabilities.
Solid understanding of modern TTP frameworks such as MITRE ATT&CK and Cyber Kill Chain.
Proficiency in at least one query language (e.g., SQL, Splunk Query Language, HiveQL).
Competency in writing detections in multiple languages (Python, Bash, Go, JavaScript, etc.)
Strong foundational knowledge of Linux or macOS internals and their relevant event sources (eBPF, Endpoint Security Framework)
Practical experience applying and contributing to the Incident Response Lifecycle methodology
Preferred Qualifications
Deep understanding of Kubernetes-specific detection and security challenges
Contributions to the open-source security community or experience developing detection tooling
Experience leveraging advanced analytics or machine learning techniques in detection engineering
Please note that this role is not a typical 9-5 job. There may be instances where real-time incident response requires active participation outside business hours. On-call hours (including weekends and holidays) and all-hands-on-deck participation during active incidents are expected. If crafting sophisticated detection strategies and staying ahead of threats in a dynamic, innovative environment excites you, we’d love to connect!
The base salary range for this role is $134,000 to $179,000. 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 full-time employees; 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
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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 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.
Source: CoreWeave careers