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CoreWeave

Offensive Security Engineer

Bellevue, WA · On-site

As an Offensive Security Engineer, you will lead efforts to identify and mitigate security risks, perform penetration testing, and guide engineering teams on secure practices while developing ...

Praetorian

Offensive Security Engineer

Austin, TX · On-site

Who We Are Looking For We are looking for an Offensive Security Engineer who operates with clear ownership. You're not just filling a seat. You're setting the standard. You believe great execution ...

HP IQ

Senior Offensive Security Engineer

San Francisco, CA · On-site

$180K - $250K/yr

About The Role As an Offensive Security Engineer within HP IQ's Product Security team, you will partner closely with engineering teams to identify, validate, and mitigate security risks across the ...

CoreWeave

Offensive Security Engineer

Sunnyvale, CA · On-site

As an Offensive Security Engineer, you will lead efforts to identify and mitigate security risks, perform penetration testing, and develop security tooling to enhance the company's overall security ...

CoreWeave

Offensive Security Engineer

Livingston, NJ · On-site

As an Offensive Security Engineer, you will lead efforts to identify and mitigate security risks, perform penetration testing, conduct threat modeling, and develop security tooling to enhance the ...

CoreWeave

Offensive Security Engineer

San Francisco, CA · On-site

As an Offensive Security Engineer, you will lead efforts to identify and mitigate security risks, perform penetration testing, and provide guidance on secure design practices. Responsibilities : • ...

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HP IQ

Senior Offensive Security Engineer

San Francisco, CA · On-site

$134K - $185K/yr

The Senior Offensive Security Engineer will work closely with engineering teams to identify and mitigate security risks throughout the product lifecycle, leading penetration tests and advising on ...

CoreWeave

Offensive Security Engineer

Manhattan, NY · On-site

As an Offensive Security Engineer, you will lead efforts to identify and mitigate security risks, perform penetration testing, and develop security tooling to enhance the overall security posture of ...

Hp

Senior Offensive Security Engineer

San Francisco, CA · On-site

$180K - $250K/yr

Senior Offensive Security Engineer Description - Who We Are HP IQ is HP's new AI innovation lab. Combining startup agility with HP's global scale, we're building intelligent technologies that ...

Staris AI

Offensive Security Engineer

Seattle, WA · Remote

$150K - $200K/yr

As an Offensive Security Engineer at Staris AI, you'll be at the vanguard of the application security profession. This role goes beyond conventional application security and penetration testing; you ...

HP IQ

Senior Offensive Security Engineer

San Francisco, CA · On-site

$180K - $250K/yr

About The Role As an Offensive Security Engineer within HP IQ's Product Security team, you will partner closely with engineering teams to identify, validate, and mitigate security risks across the ...

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Offensive Security Engineer

Wichita, KS · On-site +1

We are looking for experienced security engineers with an offensive security mindset that are willing to go above and beyond to help our clients defend their most critical digital assets.You'll need ...

CoreWeave

Offensive Security Engineer

Livingston, NJ · On-site

$165K - $242K/yr

As an Offensive Security Engineer at CoreWeave, you will lead efforts to identify and mitigate security risks across internal and external systems. You'll perform penetration testing, conduct threat ...

eBay, Inc.

AI Offensive Security Engineer

Austin, TX · On-site

$136K - $228K/yr

Role Overview eBay seeks an AI Offensive Security Engineer to proactively identify and exploit vulnerabilities in AI/ML systems before adversaries do. This is a hands-on technical role focused on ...

Replit

Offensive Security Engineer

Foster City, CA · On-site

$188K - $313K/yr

About the role We are looking for a senior-level Offensive Security Engineer to serve as a high-impact "adversary-in-residence" for Replit's cloud-native platform. At Replit, security isn't just ...

CoreWeave

Offensive Security Engineer

Sunnyvale, CA

$165K - $242K/yr

As an Offensive Security Engineer at CoreWeave, you will lead efforts to identify and mitigate security risks across internal and external systems. You'll perform penetration testing, conduct threat ...

Ivanti

Senior Offensive Security Engineer

OR · On-site +1

$114K - $156K/yr

Are you an experienced Senior Offensive Security Engineer that wants to work with cutting-edge cybersecurity technologies and contribute to enhancing our overall security posture? At Ivanti, we work ...

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As of Jun 6, 2026, the average yearly pay for offensive security engineer in the United States is $152,773.00, according to ZipRecruiter salary data. Most workers in this role earn between $143,000.00 and $158,500.00 per year, depending on experience, location, and employer.

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Offensive Security Engineers often encounter challenges such as keeping up with rapidly evolving threats, maintaining deep technical knowledge across various technologies, and identifying vulnerabilities in large or complex systems. They must balance rigorous testing with minimal disruption to live systems, which requires careful planning and coordination with other teams. Additionally, translating technical findings into actionable recommendations that are understandable to both technical and non-technical stakeholders is a key part of the role. These challenges make adaptability, continuous learning, and strong communication skills especially important in this field.

What does an Offensive Security Engineer do?

An Offensive Security Engineer is responsible for identifying and exploiting vulnerabilities in systems, networks, and applications to assess an organization's security posture. They conduct penetration testing, simulate real-world cyber attacks, and provide recommendations to strengthen defenses. Their work helps organizations proactively detect and mitigate security risks before malicious hackers can exploit them. They often use tools like Metasploit, Burp Suite, and custom scripts to test security controls.

What are the key skills and qualifications needed to thrive in the Offensive Security Engineer position, and why are they important?

Offensive Security Engineers need expertise in penetration testing, vulnerability assessment, networking, programming, and a solid understanding of security best practices, typically supported by a computer science degree or equivalent experience. Familiarity with tools like Metasploit, Burp Suite, Kali Linux, and certifications such as OSCP or CEH is highly valued. Strong problem-solving ability, effective communication, and a collaborative mindset help professionals excel in this dynamic field. These skills ensure the engineer can identify and exploit security weaknesses while clearly conveying findings to both technical teams and stakeholders, ultimately strengthening organizational security.

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Offensive Security Engineer

Offensive Security Engineer

CoreWeave

Bellevue, WA • On-site

Full-time

Posted 19 days ago

Job description

Job Summary:
CoreWeave is The Essential Cloud for AI™, providing technology and expertise to accelerate AI innovation. As an Offensive Security Engineer, you will lead efforts to identify and mitigate security risks, perform penetration testing, and guide engineering teams on secure practices while developing security tooling and researching emerging threats.
Responsibilities:
• Perform penetration testing as well as purple and red team exercises.
• Conduct threat modeling, code reviews, and design reviews for development teams.
• Research new attack techniques and develop strategies to counter them.
• Develop and enforce security best practices and standards, maintaining internal compliance.
• Provide solutions to complex security issues, manage multiple tasks, and prioritize effectively in a fast-paced environment.
• Present technical security information to both technical and non-technical audiences.
• Maintain technical documentation, reports, and security tooling with attention to detail.
• Participate in other security-related initiatives as assigned.
Qualifications:
Required:
• 5+ years of experience in offensive information security roles.
• Proficiency in at least one programming or scripting language (e.g., Go, Python, C/C++) for automation, code reviews, and tooling.
• Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science or related field.
• Hands-on penetration testing experience and familiarity with offensive security tools.
• Strong technical knowledge of Linux operating systems and containerized environments.
• Experience securing Kubernetes and understanding related security practices.
• Able to navigate ambiguity, identify root causes, and solve complex security problems.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills with strong technical documentation abilities.
• Capable of working independently while managing multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment.
• Strong desire to continuously learn and adopt new technologies and security techniques.
Preferred:
• Experience with firmware reverse engineering, analyzing binaries, bootloaders, and embedded systems for vulnerabilities.
• Relevant certifications such as Sec+, Net+, OSCP, or equivalent.
• Experience with EDR tuning, detections-as-code, or threat hunting as part of a Blue Team.
• Deep understanding of business-wide security best practices and implementation strategies.
Company:
CoreWeave provides cloud infrastructure services designed to support artificial intelligence and high-performance computing workloads. Founded in 2017, the company is headquartered in Livingston, USA, with a team of 1001-5000 employees. The company is currently Late Stage.

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