Senior Software Engineer (CAPE)

Crusoe Energy Systems; Sunnyvale (CA); On-site; USD 190,000 - 235,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health & wellbeing benefits

Paid time off

401(k) match

Mental wellness resources

Job summary

Crusoe Energy Systems is seeking a Senior Software Engineer to architect, design, and develop Cloud Infrastructure management systems for Crusoe Cloud. You will deliver end-to-end workflows and build scalable platforms, tooling, and automation to drive reliability and efficiency across our infrastructure.

You will mentor junior engineers, collaborate with cross-functional teams, and help scale our AI-driven energy infrastructure while ensuring security and cost-effectiveness.

Qualifications

• 5+ years of experience building and operating distributed systems at scale.
• Proven experience with building reliable, scalable, efficient, and secure cloud platforms and systems in production.
• Excellent troubleshooting and problem-solving skills for complex infrastructure challenges.
• Fluency in Go, Rust, Java, or C++ and strong software engineering fundamentals.
• Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science or Software Engineering and 5+ years of relevant industry experience.

Responsibilities

• Architect, design, and develop Cloud Infrastructure management systems and platforms.
• Deliver end-to-end use cases and workflows for Crusoe Cloud.
• Build platforms, tools, and frameworks with a focus on reliability, scalability, and operational efficiency.
• Collaborate across teams to design and implement infrastructure management software and automation tooling.
• Mentor junior engineers and contribute to team growth with engineering managers.

Skills

Go

Rust

Java

C++

Distributed systems

Education

Bachelor's degree in Computer Science or Software Engineering

Tools

Kubernetes

Job description

• We are seeking a Senior Software Engineer to architect, design, and develop Cloud Infrastructure management systems and platforms
• You’ll deliver end-to-end use cases and workflows for a vertically integrated AI‑first Crusoe Cloud and play a crucial role in building systems that efficiently plan, monitor, deploy, and operate our infrastructure — directly contributing to key business revenue metrics
• You’ll be hands‑on implementing and building platforms, tools, and frameworks with a focus on reliability, scalability, operational efficiency, and ease of use
• Your expertise will help streamline infrastructure planning and management processes as we scale Crusoe Cloud by 10X and beyond
• Collaborate extensively across teams to design and implement physical infrastructure management software systems, availability platforms, and frameworks that meet the end‑to‑end needs of customers hosted on our AI infrastructure
• Contribute to the reliability, scalability, and security of our systems and platforms
• Develop workflows that drive efficiency and meet key business objectives and metrics
• Design and implement high‑performing, highly available cloud architectures optimized for both performance and cost‑effectiveness
• Streamline cloud deployment, configuration management, and operations by developing and maintaining effective platforms, interfaces, and automation tooling
• Actively contribute to the evolution of our platform by collaborating closely with cross‑functional development teams to ensure smooth integration and deployment
• Mentor junior engineers and contribute to team growth in collaboration with engineering managers

Benefits

• Health & wellbeing: Comprehensive health benefits designed to support your overall wellness
• Time away: Paid time off for vacations, family bonding, and unexpected needs
• 401(k) match: Build your financial future with our 401(k) matching program
• Mental wellness: Resources and support for your emotional wellbeing and navigating life’s challenges

A commitment to Crusoe’s company valuesStrong written and verbal communication skills5+ years of experience building and operating distributed systems at scaleProven experience with building reliable, scalable, efficient, and secure cloud platforms and systems and effectively running them in production environmentsExcellent troubleshooting and problem-solving skills to tackle complex infrastructure challengesFluency in one or more programming languages such as Go, Rust, Java, or C++A Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science or Software Engineering and 5+ years of relevant industry experienceA collaborative mindset when working with development and operations teams to build, maintain, and drive adoption of a robust platformA solid understanding of cloud security best practices and the ability to implement secure configurationsHands-on experience deploying, managing, and troubleshooting Kubernetes clustersA passion for building energy-efficient, scalable AI infrastructureExperience working in a fast‑paced startup environmentEnthusiasm for sustainability and clean energy innovation