Senior/Staff Software Engineer, Data Center and Infrastructure Management

Crusoe is building the World’s Favorite AI-first Cloud infrastructure company. We’re pioneering vertically integrated, purpose-built AI infrastructure solutions trusted by Fortune 500 companies to power their most advanced AI applications. Crusoe is redefining AI cloud infrastructure, with a mission to align the future of computing with the future of the climate. Our AI platform is recognized as the "gold standard" for reliability and performance. Our data centers are optimized for AI workloads and are powered by clean, renewable energy.

Be part of the AI revolution with sustainable technology at Crusoe. Here, you'll drive meaningful innovation, make a tangible impact, and join a team that’s setting the pace for responsible, transformative cloud infrastructure.

About the Role: 

We are seeking Senior/Staff Software Engineers to design and develop internal tooling and infrastructure management systems for Crusoe Cloud, a leading cloud provider. In this role, you will play a pivotal part in creating and improving tools for engineering, operations, and support teams. You’ll develop purpose-built solutions to manage data center infrastructure efficiently, including software for asset management, inventory tracking, infrastructure visualization, operational insights, and more.

You’ll collaborate with cross-functional teams to evaluate and implement scalable, reliable, and user-friendly solutions. Your work will drive operational efficiency, streamline infrastructure processes, and enhance the performance of Crusoe Cloud’s platform as we scale. Additionally, you’ll have the opportunity to mentor other engineers, contribute to technical assessments, and help shape the team’s growth and success.

Key Responsibilities:

• DCIM Tooling and Efficiency: Build purpose-built data center infrastructure management (DCIM) tooling for Crusoe Cloud to rapidly buy, track, deploy, and maintain hardware. This includes capabilities such as asset management, inventory management, digital twins of our infrastructure, deployment efficiency software, and operational visualization tools. Collaborate closely with the data team to ensure infrastructure insights are actionable and visualized effectively.

• Support Critical Infrastructure: Partner with engineering teams to define and implement software solutions that support the development and scaling of Crusoe Cloud’s data centers. Collaborate with internal teams to identify and deliver software solutions that assist in the efficient buildout of physical data centers.

• Foster Technical Excellence: Mentor and collaborate with fellow engineers to uphold high standards in architecture, design, and implementation. Provide guidance on technical assessments and code reviews to maintain quality across the team.

• Participate in Build versus Buy Decisions: Work closely with product to assess and recommend whether to develop software in-house or procure third-party solutions, ensuring alignment with long-term scalability, cost-effectiveness, and operational efficiency.

• Collaborate Cross-Functionally: Partner with cloud support, operations, and product teams to design tools that align with Crusoe Cloud’s growth and operational needs.

• Drive Scalability and Reliability: Lead the design of scalable, fault-tolerant systems that ensure reliability and resilience in our infrastructure as we scale our offerings.

• Promote Best Practices: Advocate for modern software development, CI/CD, and infrastructure-as-code (IaC) practices to improve team efficiency and product reliability.

• Own Solutions End-to-End: Take ownership of initiatives, from ideation and design through development and deployment, delivering solutions that drive measurable impact for Crusoe Cloud.

You Will Thrive In This Role If You Have:

• Technical Expertise: 5+ years of professional software development experience with modern compiled languages such as Go, Rust, Java, or C++, and a deep understanding of architecture, design patterns, and scalability for distributed systems.

• Infrastructure Mastery: Proven experience with infrastructure tools and technologies like Docker, Kubernetes, Ansible, Terraform, and modern CI/CD systems such as GitLab CI/CD, GitHub Actions, or CircleCI.

• Strong Foundations: Solid computer science fundamentals, including data structures, algorithms, and concurrency/multi-threading.

• Networking Knowledge: Familiarity with TCP/IP, network programming, and Unix/Linux environments.

• Problem-Solving Skills: Ability to evaluate trade-offs in infrastructure design to deliver scalable, reliable, and efficient solutions.

• Collaborative Communication: Excellent interpersonal and communication skills to foster cross-team collaboration and shared success.

• Education & Experience: Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science or related field, or equivalent professional experience (5-8+ years).

• Communication: Excellent communication skills

• Values: Embody the Company values

Benefits:

• Hybrid work schedule

• Industry competitive pay

• Restricted Stock Units in a fast growing, well-funded technology company

• Health insurance package options that include HDHP and PPO, vision, and dental for you and your dependents

• Employer contributions to HSA accounts 

• Paid Parental Leave 

• Paid life insurance, short-term and long-term disability 

• Teladoc 

• 401(k) with a 100% match up to 4% of salary

• Generous paid time off and holiday schedule

• Cell phone reimbursement

• Tuition reimbursement

• Subscription to the Calm app

• MetLife Legal

• Company paid commuter benefit; $50 per pay period

Compensation Range

Compensation will be paid in the range of $183,000 - $210,000. Restricted Stock Units are included in all offers. Compensation to be determined by the applicants knowledge, education, and abilities, as well as internal equity and alignment with market data.

Crusoe is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Employment decisions are made without regard to race, color, religion, disability, genetic information, pregnancy, citizenship, marital status, sex/gender, sexual preference/ orientation, gender identity, age, veteran status, national origin, or any other status protected by law or regulation.