Staff Software Engineer, Security

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: As a Staff Software Engineer on the Security team, you'll develop critical software solutions that enhance and protect CoreWeave’s cloud platform. Your work will focus on building robust security systems, including authorization frameworks, Kubernetes security solutions, and Public Key Infrastructure (PKI) services.

• Architect, develop, and deploy scalable solutions such as authorization and security systems tailored to cloud-native environments.
• Build and maintain security tooling and infrastructure specifically optimized for Kubernetes clusters and containerized applications.
• Design and implement CoreWeave’s PKI infrastructure, service mesh authentication, and authorization mechanisms (SPIFFE/SPIRE/OPA infrastructure), k8s security components (such as Admission Controllers), and other security software.
• Collaborate closely with cross-functional teams to identify security requirements and deliver high-quality, scalable security features and software.
• Mentor engineers and champion best practices in security-focused software development.

Minimum Qualifications

• 7+ years of professional software engineering experience, with a strong emphasis on security-focused software solutions
• Deep experience building authorization systems, security controls, and services
• Proficiency in modern programming languages (e.g., Go, Python)
• Expertise in container security, Kubernetes, and cloud-native infrastructure

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience managing and scaling Public Key Infrastructure (PKI), SPIFFE/SPIRE or OPA
• Familiarity with zero-trust architecture and related technologies
• Knowledge of firmware-level security, including technologies such as UEFI Secure Boot, Intel TXT/AMD SEV, and emerging standards like Caliptra

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.

The base pay and target total cash for this position range from $165,000 to $275,000 and $153,000 to $330,000, accordingly. Pay is based on a number of factors including market location and may vary depending on job-related knowledge, skills, and experience. This position includes a discretionary bonus, equity, and a comprehensive benefits package.

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