Principal Software Engineer, SDN Networking at Crusoe

San Francisco, California, United States

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Not SpecifiedCompensation

Expert & Leadership (9+ years)Experience Level

Full TimeJob Type

UnknownVisa

Cloud Computing, AI, NetworkingIndustries

Requirements

10+ years of related experience building and operating at scale in a production environment
Proven experience in system programming with C, C++ and/or Rust
Extensive knowledge of Linux Systems Internals and computer architecture
Expertise in Network Programming and Packet Processing pipelines
Hands-on experience with kernel bypass technologies such as XDP/EBPF, AF_XDP, and DPDK
In-depth understanding of TCP/IP and network accelerators like Mellanox/Nvidia SmartNIC (ConnectX6/7), DPU Bluefield3, and Intel IPU
Familiarity with SR-IOV, vDPA, and scalable functions
Strong background in kernel or embedded development, particularly with the Linux kernel
Experience with Open vSwitch, Openflow, and Open Virtual Networking
Knowledge of professional software engineering practices and best practices for the full software development life cycle, including coding standards, code reviews, source control management, build processes, testing, and operations
Demonstrated track record of contributions to the open source community (e.g., Open vSwitch/OVS, Open Virtual Networking/OVN, Multus, Cilium)

Responsibilities

Develop and execute the roadmap for the Software Defined Networking strategy at Crusoe Cloud
Guide the engineering team through architecture decisions, design processes, design reviews, code reviews, and implementation tasks
Collaborate with the network infrastructure organization to develop industry-leading networking infrastructure
Lead Linux Kernel and driver development, system architecture design, production support, and cross-functional collaboration

Skills

Key technologies and capabilities for this role

CC++RustLinux KernelXDPeBPFDPDKAF_XDPTCP/IPSmartNICsConnectXBlueFieldIPUSR-IOVvDPA

Questions & Answers

Common questions about this position

What is the location requirement for this role?

This is an onsite position.

What benefits are offered for this position?

Benefits include industry competitive pay, restricted stock units, health insurance options (HDHP and PPO), vision and dental coverage for you and dependents, employer HSA contributions, and paid parental leave.

What are the key skills required for this Principal Software Engineer role?

Required skills include 10+ years of experience building and operating at scale, system programming with C, C++ and/or Rust, extensive knowledge of Linux Systems Internals and computer architecture, expertise in Network Programming and Packet Processing, and hands-on experience with kernel bypass technologies like XDP/EBPF, AF_XDP, and DPDK.

What is the salary for this position?

The job description mentions industry competitive pay, but no specific salary range is provided.

What makes a strong candidate for this role?

A strong candidate has 10+ years of experience at scale, expertise in C/C++/Rust system programming, Linux kernel development, network programming with XDP/EBPF/DPDK, and contributions to open source projects like Open vSwitch or Cilium; bonus for leadership experience and cloud platforms.

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