Offensive Security Engineer · CoreWeave

Sat, 18 Apr 2026 15:52:56 GMT
Engineering

CoreWeave · Livingston, NJ / New York, NY / Sunnyvale, CA / Bellevue, WA · $165,000 to $242,000 · hybrid

As an Offensive Security Engineer at CoreWeave, you will lead efforts to identify and mitigate security risks across internal and external systems.

You'll perform penetration testing, conduct threat modeling, and provide guidance to engineering teams on secure design and best practices. This role also involves developing security tooling, researching emerging threats, and contributing to the continuous improvement of CoreWeave's overall security posture.

Some of what you'll work on:

Perform penetration testing as well as purple and red team exercises.

Conduct threat modeling, code reviews, and design reviews for development teams.

Research new attack techniques and develop strategies to counter them.

Develop and enforce security best practices and standards, maintaining internal compliance.

Provide solutions to complex security issues, manage multiple tasks, and prioritize effectively in a fast-paced environment.

Present technical security information to both technical and non-technical audiences.

Maintain technical documentation, reports, and security tooling with attention to detail.

Participate in other security-related initiatives as assigned.

Who You Are:

5+ years of experience in offensive information security roles.

Proficiency in at least one programming or scripting language (e.g., Go, Python, C/C++) for automation, code reviews, and tooling.

Hands-on penetration testing experience and familiarity with offensive security tools.

Strong technical knowledge of Linux operating systems and containerized environments.

Experience securing Kubernetes and understanding related security practices.

Able to navigate ambiguity, identify root causes, and solve complex security problems.

Excellent written and verbal communication skills with strong technical documentation abilities.

Capable of working independently while managing multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment.

Strong desire to continuously learn and adopt new technologies and security techniques.

Preferred:

Experience with firmware reverse engineering, analyzing binaries, bootloaders, and embedded systems for vulnerabilities.

Relevant certifications such as Sec+, Net+, OSCP, or equivalent.

Experience with EDR tuning, detections-as-code, or threat hunting as part of a Blue Team.

Deep understanding of business-wide security best practices and implementation strategies.

Wondering if you're a good fit?

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.

If some of this describes you, we'd love to talk.

You love hunting vulnerabilities and proactively improving security.

You're curious about evolving attack vectors and defense strategies.

You're an expert in offensive security techniques and tooling, with a passion for safeguarding systems.

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 $165,000 to $242,000.

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 information under an appropriate export license, or (C) otherwise exempt from the regulations.

Applicant must also comply with all applicable laws and regulations related to the handling and transfer of export-controlled information.

By applying for this position, applicant acknowledges that they have read, understand, and will comply with these requirements.

Failure to comply with these requirements may result in termination of employment, revocation of any security clearances, or other disciplinary action.

Applicant must also agree to undergo a background investigation and obtain any necessary security clearances prior to commencing employment.

Please note that this position is subject to U.S. Government export regulations and may require applicant to sign a non-disclosure agreement (NDA) prior to commencing employment.

Applicant must also agree to comply with all applicable laws and regulations related to the handling and transfer of export-controlled information.

By applying for this position, applicant acknowledges that they have read, understand, and will comply with these requirements.

Failure to comply with these requirements may result in termination of employment, revocation of any security clearances, or other disciplinary action.

Applicant must also agree to undergo a background investigation and obtain any necessary security clearances prior to commencing employment.

Please note that this position is subject to U.S. Government export regulations and may require applicant to sign a non-disclosure agreement (NDA) prior to commencing employment.