Technical Program Manager; TPM – SOX Compliance

Overview

Core Weave is The Essential Cloud for AI. Built for pioneers by pioneers, Core Weave 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, Core Weave combines superior infrastructure performance with deep technical expertise to accelerate breakthroughs and turn compute into capability. Founded in 2017, Core Weave became a publicly traded company (Nasdaq: CRWV) in March 2025.

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The SOX IT Lead is responsible for owning and executing the technology and product-related components of the SOX compliance program. This role will be instrumental in identifying risks, ensuring robust control implementations, driving process automation, and collaborating with stakeholders across engineering, security, Dev Ops, and finance to comply with SOX 404. This role sits at the intersection of finance, security, and engineering, ensuring that our systems and processes meet the highest standards of internal controls, audit readiness, and regulatory compliance, and reporting into Core Weave’s Security Org.

• Own and execute the end-to-end SOX program for products and technology, including onboarding, risk assessment, and control design for new products, features, and significant engineering changes.
• Lead identification of SOX risks and key controls; own and maintain the RCM; and oversee the design and operating effectiveness of ITGCs and ITACs.
• Partner closely with Product, Engineering, Dev Ops, IT, Finance, and Internal Audit to align on risk, controls, and launch readiness.
• Review and assess control design prior to go-live to ensure SOX risks are identified early and embedded within the SDLC.
• Oversee testing of high-risk SOX controls (including access management, change management, and data integrity), ensuring testing is rigorous, repeatable, and defensible.
• Lead root cause analysis (RCA) for control failures and incidents; drive timely remediation plans; and validate the effectiveness and sustainability of corrective actions.
• Track control issues through resolution, identify systemic gaps, and implement durable improvements to prevent recurrence.
• Serve as the primary point of contact for Internal and External Audit on product- and technology-related SOX matters.
• Drive continuous improvement of the SOX program through metrics, automation, and monitoring as the company’s products and risk profile scale.

• 8-15+ years of experience in SOX, IT Compliance, Security GRC, ideally in a public-company SaaS environment.
• Deep hands-on experience with SOX 404 control design, testing, issue management, and audit readiness.
• Proven experience supporting product and engineering organizations.
• Strong judgment, communication, and cross-functional influence skills.
• Deep understanding of ITGCs, application controls, risk assessments.
• Hands-on strategic, and execution-focused; thrives in fast-paced and evolving environments.
• Bachelor’s degree in Information Systems, Computer Science, Accounting, or a related field. CISA or similar certification is a plus.

Experience and competencies that align with the responsibilities above, including strong technical and measurable requirements for SOX compliance and risk management.

The base salary range for this role is $143,000 to $237,000. 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).

The range we’ve posted represents 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, including qualifications, experience, interview performance, and location. In addition to a competitive salary, we offer a variety of…