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, AIIndustries

Requirements

6+ years of proven experience in building and operating high-performance networking systems in a production environment
Strong proficiency in system programming languages such as C, C++, and/or Rust
Deep expertise in Linux Systems Internals, including kernel architecture, memory management, and device drivers
In-depth knowledge of network programming principles and packet processing pipelines
Hands-on experience with kernel bypass technologies like XDP/EBPF, AF_XDP, and DPDK
Proven understanding of TCP/IP and networking accelerators such as Mellanox/Nvidia SmartNICs, DPU Bluefield3, and Intel IPU
Familiarity with technologies like SR-IOV, vDPA, and scalable functions
Strong background in kernel or embedded development, with a focus on the Linux kernel
Experience with Open vSwitch, Openflow, and Open Virtual Networking technologies
Proven ability to effectively communicate and collaborate with both technical and non-technical stakeholders
Demonstrated commitment to professional software engineering best practices, including coding standards, code reviews, source control management, testing, and operations
Strong 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 Crusoe Cloud's Software Defined Networking strategy
Lead the engineering team through all phases of the software development lifecycle, including architecture decisions, design processes, design reviews, code reviews, and implementation tasks
Collaborate closely with the network infrastructure organization to develop and deploy industry-leading networking solutions
Lead the design, development, and support of Linux Kernel and driver components, focusing on system architecture and optimization
Drive the adoption and integration of kernel bypass technologies such as XDP/EBPF, AF_XDP, and DPDK
Deeply understand and leverage network accelerators such as Mellanox/Nvidia SmartNICs (ConnectX6/7), DPU Bluefield3, and Intel IPU
Collaborate with cross-functional teams across the organization to ensure successful project delivery and operational excellence

Skills

SDN

XDP

eBPF

DPDK

AF_XDP

SmartNICs

DPUs

IPUs

Linux Kernel

Mellanox ConnectX

Nvidia BlueField

Intel IPU

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