Principal Security Engineer (AI)

TL;DR

Principal Security Engineer (AI): Leading the development of security architecture strategy and risk mitigation frameworks for a high-growth cloud platform with an accent on cloud security, compliance, and infrastructure protection. Focus on designing robust security solutions, influencing senior leadership, and ensuring security-by-design across complex AI-driven systems.

Location: Must be based in or able to work from Livingston, NJ; New York, NY; Sunnyvale, CA; or Bellevue, WA.

Salary: $275,000–$330,000

Company

CoreWeave is a specialized cloud provider built for AI, delivering high-performance infrastructure and tools to scale AI innovation for labs and enterprises.

What you will do

• Lead the organization's security architecture strategy and align it with business and regulatory goals.
• Design and implement security frameworks to protect data, applications, and cloud infrastructure.
• Conduct comprehensive risk assessments and develop mitigation strategies across network and application domains.
• Evaluate and integrate security technologies like SIEM, IDS/IPS, and IAM solutions.
• Act as a trusted advisor to senior leadership regarding security investments and risk posture.
• Mentor junior engineers and foster a culture of security awareness and best practices.

Requirements

• Must be a U.S. person (citizen, permanent resident, asylee, or refugee) to comply with U.S. export control regulations.
• Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Computer Science, Information Security, or a related field.
• 10+ years of experience in information security with a focus on architecture and design.
• Proficiency in Python or Golang.
• Deep knowledge of security frameworks such as NIST, SOC2, ISO 27001, and CIS.
• Strong understanding of cloud, network, and application security technologies.

Nice to have

• CISSP, CISM, or SABSA certifications.

Culture & Benefits

• 100% employer-paid medical, dental, and vision insurance.
• 401(k) plan with a generous employer match.
• Flexible PTO and casual work environment.
• Comprehensive family-forming support and childcare assistance.
• Mental wellness benefits and tuition reimbursement.
• Participation in the Employee Stock Purchase Program (ESPP).