Staff Systems Engineer, Identity

IT Systems Engineering at CoreWeave is responsible for building and operating the foundational systems that power identity, access, and enterprise security across the organization. The team partners closely with Security, PeopleOps, and Infrastructure to ensure identity is a first-class control plane that scales with the business.

As a Staff Systems Engineer, Identity, you will serve as the primary technical owner of CoreWeave’s enterprise identity ecosystem, with a focus on Okta and Opal. You will design, build, and operate identity lifecycle systems that are secure, automated, and scalable.

This is a highly visible, high-impact role where identity sits at the center of security. You will define how access is granted, changed, and removed across the organization, enabling business velocity while enforcing least privilege and strong governance.

• →Design and scale enterprise identity architecture that minimizes access sprawl and enforces least privilege
• →Own and improve Joiner, Mover, and Leaver (JML) lifecycle processes across all critical systems
• →Build and operate identity governance and administration (IGA) capabilities including:
• →Birthright access models
• →Role-based access control (RBAC)
• →Approval workflows and policy enforcement
• →Access reviews and certification processes
• →Administer and enhance Okta capabilities (SSO, MFA, adaptive policies, lifecycle management, SCIM, integrations)
• →Build and scale access request workflows in Opal and integrated systems
• →Integrate new applications into the identity ecosystem (SAML, OIDC, SCIM, role mapping)
• →Develop automation and infrastructure-as-code to improve reliability and reduce manual effort
• →Partner with Security to strengthen identity as a core control plane (Zero Trust, authentication, authorization)
• →Align identity systems with PeopleOps and organizational changes
• →Monitor and improve identity system health, observability, and performance
• →Troubleshoot complex authentication, provisioning, and authorization issues
• →Maintain documentation, runbooks, and architectural standards
• →Serve as an escalation point for identity-related incidents
• →Drive continuous improvement in identity architecture, governance, and user experience

• 7–10+ years of experience in IT systems engineering, identity engineering, or systems architecture
• Deep hands-on experience with Okta in a complex enterprise environment
• Strong expertise in identity and access concepts (SSO, MFA, SAML, OAuth, OIDC, SCIM, RBAC, Zero Trust)
• Proven experience designing lifecycle automation (JML) and access governance frameworks
• Experience with IGA or access request platforms such as Opal
• Strong automation and infrastructure-as-code experience (Terraform, APIs, Python/PowerShell/Golang)
• Ability to integrate enterprise applications into centralized identity platforms
• Strong troubleshooting skills across identity, federation, and provisioning systems
• Excellent communication skills with the ability to influence cross-functional stakeholders

• Experience supporting compliance frameworks (SOC 2, ISO 27001, SOX, GDPR)
• Familiarity with Active Directory, Entra ID, HRIS systems, and SaaS ecosystems
• Experience building identity observability and reporting
• Relevant certifications (Okta, cloud, or security)

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 Experiences
• Achieve More Together

Identity is one of the most critical control planes in a modern enterprise. In this role, you will define how secure access is managed across CoreWeave, ensuring identity remains a foundational pillar of security, compliance, and scale.

The base salary range for this role is $188,000 to $275,000 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).

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 support collaboration.

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CoreWeave 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.

As 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: careers@coreweave.com.

This 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.  CoreWeave may, for legitimate business reasons, decline to pursue any export licensing process.