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Senior Security Engineer, Detection Engineer

CoreWeave · New York, NY / Sunnyvale, CA

unknownsenior$134,000–$179,000Posted Sep 25, 2026KQLSQLSplunk Query LanguageHiveQLPythonGoJavaScriptKubernetes

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**Senior Security Engineer / Detection Engineer** **About CoreWeave** CoreWeave is The Essential Cloud for AI™—built for pioneers by pioneers. Founded in 2017, CoreWeave became a publicly traded company (Nasdaq: CRWV) in March 2025. Learn more: www.coreweave.com --- ## What you’ll do On this team, you will: - Design cutting-edge detection strategies at scale - Collaborate with talented peers in an innovative environment focused on excellence - Have autonomy and encouragement to directly influence CoreWeave’s security landscape 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 to uncover hidden vulnerabilities and anticipate threats - Collaborating with cross-functional teams to enhance security visibility and detection effectiveness - Continuously researching emerging threats, attack vectors, and detection methodologies - Participating in strategic security initiatives (security architecture and controls) - Engaging in security assessments to uphold security and compliance standards - Occasionally “drawing the owl” — finding innovative solutions in ambiguous situations --- ## Who you are ### Minimum qualifications - Proven ability to deliver impactful projects across multiple technical domains and teams - Extensive experience crafting custom alert logic using industry-standard tooling (e.g., KQL, SQL) - Familiarity with Kubernetes fundamentals and enthusiasm to deepen expertise - Experience collaborating with Purple and Red Teams and applying findings to improve detections - Solid understanding of modern TTP frameworks (e.g., MITRE ATT&CK, Cyber Kill Chain) - Proficiency in at least one query language (e.g., SQL, Splunk Query Language, HiveQL) - Competency writing detections in multiple languages (e.g., Python, Bash, Go, JavaScript) - Strong foundational knowledge of Linux or macOS internals and 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 building detection tooling - Experience leveraging advanced analytics or machine learning techniques in detection engineering --- ## On-call / schedule note This role is not a typical 9–5 position. Real-time incident response may require active participation outside business hours. On-call hours (including weekends and holidays) and all-hands-on-deck participation during active incidents are expected. --- ## Compensation & benefits - **Base salary range:** **$134,000 to $179,000** (final offer depends on knowledge, skills, experience, and market location) - Total rewards may include a discretionary bonus, equity awards, and a comprehensive benefits program (eligibility-based) **US full-time benefits include (high level):** - Medical, dental, and vision insurance (100% paid by CoreWeave) - Company-paid Life Insurance; voluntary supplemental life - Short and long-term disability insurance - Flexible Spending Account; Health Savings Account - Tuition Reimbursement -

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