Staff Systems Engineer, Identity
AI summary of the role
CoreWeave is hiring a Staff Systems Engineer, Identity to own the enterprise identity ecosystem, focusing on Okta and Opal.
What you’ll do
- Design and scale enterprise identity architecture minimizing access sprawl and enforcing least privilege
- Own and improve Joiner, Mover, and Leaver (JML) lifecycle processes across all critical systems
- Administer and enhance Okta capabilities (SSO, MFA, adaptive policies, lifecycle management, SCIM, integrations)
- Build and scale access request workflows in Opal and integrated systems
What you’ll bring
- 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
Technologies
Okta · Opal · SAML · OIDC · SCIM · Terraform · Python · PowerShell · Golang · Zero Trust
Source and classification
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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. About the Team 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. About the Role
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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. About the Team 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. About the Role 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 [... source excerpt omitted ...] reporting Relevant certifications (Okta, cloud, or security) Why CoreWeave? 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 Why This Role Matters Identity is one of the most critical control planes in a modern enterprise. In this role, you will define how secure access is man [... source excerpt omitted ...] 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. In addition to a competitive salary, we offer a variety of benefits to support your needs, including: Medical, dental, and vision insurance - 100% paid for by CoreWeave Company-paid Life Insurance Voluntary supplemental life insurance Short and long-term disability insurance Flexible Spending Account Health Savings Account Tuition Reimbursement Ability to Participate in Employee Stock Purchase Program (ESPP) Mental Wellness Benefits th
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