Staff Infrastructure Engineer 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 Infrastructure, AI, Sustainable TechnologyIndustries

Requirements

Solid hardware experience and GPU troubleshooting expertise
Strong Linux background
Knowledge of PXE booting and server provisioning (bare metal)
Experience with BMC/IPMI, BIOS, and enterprise-grade server management
Kubernetes proficiency (admin or developer)
Familiarity with containerization technologies (Docker preferred)
Experience with version control systems (Gitlab)
Problem solving skills - able to analyze complex technical issues and develop effective solutions
Strong communication and collaboration skills to work effectively with cross-functional teams
Values: Embody the Company values
Experience with MAAS (nice to have)
Proficiency in Python or Golang (preferred language) (nice to have)
Kubernetes administration and deployment experience (nice to have)
Experience with Ansible and Terraform (nice to have)

Responsibilities

Manage and maintain day-to-day operations of Crusoe’s cloud infrastructure
Develop automation tools to streamline server provisioning and reduce SLA times
Scale infrastructure to support mass deployments (80-100 servers simultaneously)
Troubleshoot hardware issues, especially with GPUs, and liaise with vendors
Transition Crusoe’s environment to Kubernetes and containerized workflows

Skills

Key technologies and capabilities for this role

LinuxGPU troubleshootingPXE bootingserver provisioningBMC/IPMIBIOSKubernetesDockercontainerizationInfrastructure as Code

Questions & Answers

Common questions about this position

What benefits are offered for this position?

Benefits include industry competitive pay, restricted stock units, health insurance options (HDHP and PPO) with vision and dental, employer HSA contributions, paid parental leave, paid life insurance, short-term and long-term disability, Teladoc, 401(k) with 100% match up to 4% of salary, generous PTO and holidays, cell phone reimbursement, tuition reimbursement, Calm app subscription, MetLife Legal, and company-paid commuter benefits.

Is this position remote or onsite?

This is an onsite position.

What key skills are required for this role?

Required skills include solid hardware experience and GPU troubleshooting expertise, strong Linux background, knowledge of PXE booting and server provisioning (bare metal), experience with BMC/IPMI, BIOS, and enterprise-grade server management, Kubernetes proficiency (admin or developer), and familiarity with containerization technologies (Docker preferred).

What is the company culture like at Crusoe?

Crusoe focuses on driving meaningful innovation with sustainable technology, working within a world-class team on cutting-edge technologies, and embodying company values while contributing to a rapidly growing company impacting the global energy landscape.

What makes a strong candidate for this Staff Infrastructure Engineer role?

Strong candidates will have solid hardware and GPU troubleshooting experience, strong Linux skills, expertise in server provisioning and management tools like BMC/IPMI and PXE, Kubernetes proficiency, and problem-solving abilities with strong communication for cross-functional collaboration; nice-to-haves include MAAS, Python/Golang, Ansible, Terraform, and Kubernetes administration.

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

Calm

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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