Lab Manager, Data Center Hardware at Crusoe

Sunnyvale, California, United States

Crusoe Logo
Not SpecifiedCompensation
Senior (5 to 8 years)Experience Level
Full TimeJob Type
UnknownVisa
AI Infrastructure, Data Centers, High-Performance ComputingIndustries

Requirements

  • Bachelor’s degree in Computer Engineering, Electrical Engineering, or a related field—or equivalent hands-on experience
  • 5 to 10 years of experience managing hardware labs in data center or enterprise environments
  • Strong knowledge of server architecture, infrastructure components, and networking gear
  • Experience supporting GPU, CPU, or SoC bring-up and hardware validation processes
  • Demonstrated success operating in a fast-paced, cross-functional engineering environment
  • Strong organizational and communication skills, with the ability to manage tasks across engineering, facilities, and operations
  • Familiarity with tools such as Jira, Confluence, and inventory or asset tracking systems

Responsibilities

  • Oversee daily operations of the hardware lab and manage test environments for AI and high-performance computing platforms
  • Coordinate installation, racking, cabling, and setup of servers, GPUs, networking, and storage equipment
  • Manage lab expansion logistics, including space layout, power provisioning, and cooling requirements
  • Partner with hardware, software, and data center engineering teams to support bring-up, validation, and debugging of new hardware platforms
  • Maintain and enforce safety protocols and lab access standards
  • Track hardware and component inventory, including procurement, RMAs, and asset tagging
  • Document and maintain lab procedures, configurations, and usage guidelines
  • Support burn-in testing, root cause analysis, and hardware debugging where needed
  • Serve as the lab’s primary point of contact for audits, upgrades, and infrastructure improvements

Skills

Servers
GPUs
Networking
Storage
Racking
Cabling
Power Provisioning
Cooling
Hardware Validation
Debugging
Inventory Management
RMAs
Asset Tagging
Safety Protocols
Root Cause Analysis
Burn-in Testing

Crusoe

Utilizes wasted energy for computing power

About Crusoe

Crusoe Energy Systems Inc. provides digital infrastructure that focuses on using wasted, stranded, or clean energy sources to power high-performance computing and artificial intelligence. The company helps clients in the technology and energy sectors by offering scalable computing solutions that aim to reduce greenhouse gas emissions and support the transition to cleaner energy. Crusoe's approach involves converting excess natural gas and renewable energy into computing power, which allows them to maximize resource efficiency while minimizing environmental impact. Unlike many competitors, Crusoe specifically targets the intersection of energy and technology, generating revenue by supplying computing resources to enterprises that need significant computational power for applications like AI and machine learning, along with providing technical support.

Denver, ColoradoHeadquarters
2018Year Founded
$1,082.2MTotal Funding
SERIES_DCompany Stage
Energy, AI & Machine LearningIndustries
201-500Employees

Benefits

Industry competitive pay
Health insurance package options that include HDHP and PPO, vision, and dental for you and your dependents
Paid life insurance, short-term and long-term disability
Parental leave
Stock options in a fast-growing, well-funded technology company
Pet-friendly offices
Teladoc
401(k) with a 4% match
Unlimited time off
Cell phone reimbursement
Tuition reimbursement
Company paid commuter benefit; $100 per month
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Risks

Increased competition in AI infrastructure could threaten Crusoe's market share.
Regulatory scrutiny may arise from Bitcoin mining's environmental concerns.
Rapid expansion into AI infrastructure may lead to operational challenges.

Differentiation

Crusoe converts wasted energy into computing power, reducing environmental impact.
The company offers scalable solutions for AI and high-performance computing needs.
Crusoe's Digital Flare Mitigation technology utilizes natural gas for eco-friendly Bitcoin mining.

Upsides

Crusoe secured $600M in Series D funding, boosting AI infrastructure expansion.
Partnerships with tech firms enhance Crusoe's AI capabilities and market reach.
AI-driven energy optimization can significantly reduce operational costs in data centers.

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