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

Key technologies and capabilities for this role

XDPeBPFDPDKSmartNICsDPUsIPUsLinux KernelKernel ModulesDriversSDNNetworking

Questions & Answers

Common questions about this position

What experience level is required for this Senior Staff Software Engineer role?

The role requires 8+ years of proven experience in system programming with C, C++, and/or Rust.

Is this position remote or onsite?

This is an onsite position.

What key technical skills are needed for this SDN Networking role?

Required skills include deep expertise in Linux kernel internals, network programming with TCP/IP and UDP, kernel bypass technologies like XDP/EBPF and DPDK, and network accelerators such as SmartNICs and DPUs.

What is the salary or compensation for this position?

This information is not specified in the job description.

What makes a strong candidate for this Senior Staff Software Engineer position?

A strong candidate will have 8+ years in system programming with C/C++/Rust, extensive Linux kernel expertise, mastery of network programming and kernel bypass technologies like XDP/EBPF and DPDK, plus experience leading technical teams and architectural decisions.

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