Senior Staff Software Engineer, SDN Networking at Crusoe

San Francisco, California, United States

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Not SpecifiedCompensation
Senior (5 to 8 years), Expert & Leadership (9+ years)Experience Level
Full TimeJob Type
UnknownVisa
Cloud Computing, AI, EnergyIndustries

Requirements

  • 8+ years of proven experience in system programming with C, C++, and/or Rust
  • Extensive knowledge of Linux Systems Internals, including kernel internals, memory management, and I/O subsystems
  • Expertise in Network Programming and Packet Processing pipelines (TCP/IP, UDP, etc.)
  • Hands-on experience with kernel bypass technologies such as XDP/EBPF, AF_XDP, and DPDK
  • In-depth understanding of network accelerators like Mellanox/Nvidia SmartNIC (ConnectX6/7), DPU Bluefield3, and Intel IPU
  • Familiarity with SR-IOV, vDPA, scalable functions, 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

  • Define and execute the roadmap for Crusoe Energy Cloud's Software Defined Networking strategy, aligning with overall business objectives
  • Provide technical leadership and guidance to the engineering team
  • Drive architectural decisions, design processes, design reviews, code reviews, and implementation tasks
  • Collaborate closely with the network infrastructure organization to develop and deploy industry-leading networking infrastructure
  • Lead the development and maintenance of Linux Kernel modules and drivers, leveraging technologies like XDP/EBPF, DPDK, and network accelerators
  • Design and implement high-performance, scalable, and reliable network architectures
  • Provide ongoing support for production systems, including troubleshooting, performance tuning, and incident response
  • Foster strong collaboration with other engineering teams (e.g., Software Infrastructure, Product) and cross-functional departments

Skills

XDP
eBPF
DPDK
SmartNICs
DPUs
IPUs
Linux Kernel
Kernel Modules
Drivers
SDN
Networking

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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