Job Specifications
CoreWeave is the AI Hyperscaler™, delivering a cloud platform of cutting edge services powering the next wave of AI. Our technology provides enterprises and leading AI labs with the most performant, efficient and resilient solutions for accelerated computing. Since 2017, CoreWeave has operated a growing footprint of data centers covering every region of the US and across Europe. CoreWeave was ranked as one of the TIME100 most influential companies of 2024.
As the leader in the industry, we thrive in an environment where adaptability and resilience are key. Our culture offers career-defining opportunities for those who excel amid change and challenge. If you’re someone who thrives in a dynamic environment, enjoys solving complex problems, and is eager to make a significant impact, CoreWeave is the place for you. Join us, and be part of a team solving some of the most exciting challenges in the industry.
CoreWeave powers the creation and delivery of the intelligence that drives innovation.
What You’ll Do
CoreWeave is a specialized cloud provider, delivering a fast, flexible, and powerful platform for compute-intensive workloads. We’re passionate about solving complex infrastructure challenges and securing our environment so that our customers can innovate without compromise.
We are seeking a Director of Detection and Response Engineering to lead our security detection, incident response, and offensive security teams. This senior leader will be responsible for designing and executing strategies to identify, contain, and mitigate threats while proactively testing and hardening our defenses.
The Director of Detection and Response Engineering will own the strategy, architecture, and execution for:
Detection & Response Engineering – Designing, building, and tuning detection systems to rapidly identify malicious activity and anomalies.
Incident Response (IR) – Leading CoreWeave’s incident management program, ensuring swift, coordinated, and effective responses to security events.
Offensive Security – Overseeing red team and penetration testing operations to proactively identify and remediate vulnerabilities before they can be exploited.
You will lead a highly skilled technical team, collaborate with senior leadership across engineering, operations, and compliance, and drive a proactive, intelligence-driven security culture.
About The Role
Detection & Response Engineering
Build, manage, and optimize advanced detection capabilities across cloud, infrastructure, and endpoint environments.
Develop automation and orchestration for alert triage, investigation, and containment.
Continuously refine detections using threat intelligence, behavioral analytics, and adversary emulation.
Incident Response
Establish and maintain CoreWeave’s incident response playbooks, escalation processes, and tooling.
Lead high-severity incident investigations, coordinating with technical and executive stakeholders.
Conduct thorough post-incident reviews and ensure timely remediation of findings.
Offensive Security
Direct the offensive security program, including red teaming, penetration testing, and adversary simulation.
Develop scenarios that emulate real-world threats to validate defenses.
Partner with product and engineering teams to remediate vulnerabilities and improve security-by-design.
Leadership & Strategy
Build and mentor a high-performing team of security engineers and analysts.
Define security KPIs, metrics, and reporting to measure effectiveness and inform leadership.
Partner with CISO and other executives to align security priorities with business goals.
Who You Are
10+ years in cybersecurity, with 5+ years in a senior leadership role.
Proven track record in Detection & Response Engineering, Incident Response, and Offensive Security in cloud-native or large-scale infrastructure environments.
Strong expertise in SIEM/SOAR platforms, endpoint detection, and cloud-native security tools.
Deep understanding of adversary TTPs, MITRE ATT&CK framework, and threat hunting methodologies.
Experience leading cross-functional security programs in high-growth, fast-paced environments.
Excellent communication skills with the ability to influence technical and non-technical stakeholders.
Preferred
Experience in GPU cloud, HPC, or large-scale distributed computing environments.
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.
Why CoreWeave?
About
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 Experience