{"id":1229747,"url":"https://alion.io/job/coreweave-senior-security-engineer-detection-engineering","title":"Senior Security Engineer, Detection Engineering","company":{"id":7348,"name":"CoreWeave","domain":"coreweave.com","url":"https://alion.io/company/coreweave","size_band":"501-1000","is_staffing_agency":false,"employer_type":"direct","is_intermediary":false,"listed_via":null,"ats_vendor":"Greenhouse","truth_index":null},"role":"Security","role_family":"Security","seniority":"senior","employment_type":"full_time","work_mode":"on_site","remote_scope":null,"remote_scope_basis":null,"remote_working_hours":null,"hiring_geo_confidence":"structured","locations":["New York, United States"],"countries":["US"],"hiring_countries":[],"hiring_countries_total":0,"salary":{"min":165000,"max":242000,"currency":"USD","period":"year","gross":null,"usd_annual":242000},"salary_estimate":null,"experience_years_min":null,"visa_sponsorship":false,"relocation_package":false,"has_equity":true,"technologies":[{"name":"Bash","optional":false},{"name":"CoreWeave","optional":false},{"name":"Cyber Kill Chain","optional":false},{"name":"eBPF","optional":false},{"name":"JavaScript","optional":false},{"name":"Kubernetes","optional":false},{"name":"Linux","optional":false},{"name":"Python","optional":false},{"name":"Red Teaming","optional":false},{"name":"Splunk","optional":false},{"name":"SQL","optional":false},{"name":"Machine Learning","optional":true}],"status":"live","first_seen_at":"2026-02-06T16:55:42Z","employer_posted_date":"2026-09-17","last_verified_at":"2026-09-26T23:01:38Z","board_verified":true,"closed_at":null,"days_open":232,"trust":{"level":"ok","repost_count":null,"flags":[],"days_open":232},"description":"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.\nWhat You’ll Do\nOn this team, you will:\nDesign cutting-edge detection strategies at scales most security engineers only dream about\nCollaborate with talented peers in an innovative environment focused on excellence\nEnjoy the autonomy and encouragement to innovate and influence CoreWeave’s security landscape directly\nIn this role, you will be responsible for:\nDeveloping and implementing advanced threat detection capabilities to proactively identify and mitigate cyber threats\nCrafting precise and efficient custom detection logic tailored to evolving threat landscapes\nLeading and/or participating in real-time security incident response, threat containment, and remediation.\nConducting proactive threat-hunting exercises to uncover hidden vulnerabilities and anticipate threats\nCollaborating closely with cross-functional teams to enhance security visibility and detection effectiveness\nContinuously researching and staying informed about emerging threats, attack vectors, and detection methodologies\nParticipating in strategic security initiatives, contributing your expertise to security architecture and controls\nEngaging in security assessments to uphold our high standards for security and compliance\nOccasionally, drawing the owl - figuring out innovative solutions while navigating ambiguous situations\nInvesting 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.\nWho You Are\nMinimum Qualifications\nProven ability to deliver impactful projects spanning multiple technical domains and teams\nExtensive experience crafting custom alert logic within industry-standard tooling, like KQL, SQL, etc\nFamiliarity with Kubernetes fundamentals and enthusiasm to deepen your expertise.\nExperience collaborating closely with Purple and Red Teams, leveraging findings to enhance detection capabilities.\nSolid understanding of modern TTP frameworks such as MITRE ATT&CK and Cyber Kill Chain.\nProficiency in at least one query language (e.g., SQL, Splunk Query Language, HiveQL).\nCompetency in writing detections in multiple languages (Python, Bash, Go, JavaScript, etc.)\nStrong foundational knowledge of Linux or macOS internals and their relevant event sources (eBPF, Endpoint Security Framework)\nPractical experience applying and contributing to the Incident Response Lifecycle methodology\nPreferred Qualifications\nDeep understanding of Kubernetes-specific detection and security challenges\nContributions to the open-source security community or experience developing detection tooling\nExperience leveraging advanced analytics or machine learning techniques in detection engineering\nPlease 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!\nThe 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). \nWhat We Offer\nThe 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.\nIn 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:\nMedical, dental, and vision insurance - 100% paid for by CoreWeave\nCompany-paid Life Insurance \nVoluntary supplemental life insurance \nShort and long-term disability insurance \nFlexible Spending Account\nHealth Savings Account\nTuition Reimbursement \nAbility to Participate in Employee Stock Purchase Program (ESPP)\nMental Wellness Benefits through Spring Health \nFamily-Forming support provided by Carrot\nPaid Parental Leave \nFlexible, full-service childcare support with Kinside\n401(k) with a generous employer match\nFlexible PTO\nCatered lunch each day in our office and data center locations\nA casual work environment\nA work culture focused on innovative disruption\nCalifornia Applicants\nCalifornia Consumer Privacy Act \nEqual Opportunity & Accommodations\nCoreWeave 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.\nAs 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: .\nExport Control Compliance\nThis 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. 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