Software Engineer II, Flex Compute

Crusoe; San Francisco (CA); On-site; USD 140,000 - 165,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive compensation and equity

Restricted Stock Units

Paid time off, holidays & leave

Health, dental & vision insurance

401(k) retirement plan with company‑m​

Parental leave

Professional development & tuition

Mental health & wellness support

Commuter benefits

Cell phone stipend

Volunteer time off

Global travel insurance

Job summary

Crusoe is seeking a Software Engineer II to architect, design, and develop Cloud Infrastructure management systems and platforms for our vertically integrated AI infrastructure. You will build end-to-end workflows to plan, monitor, deploy, and operate Crusoe Cloud, focusing on reliability, scalability, and ease of use.

You will collaborate across teams to deliver high-performing cloud architectures, improve security, and drive key business metrics.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Computer Science or Software Engineering.
• 5+ years building and operating distributed systems at scale.
• Proven experience with building reliable, scalable cloud platforms and systems.
• Fluency in Go, Rust, Java, or C++.
• Collaborative mindset with dev and ops teams.
• Knowledge of cloud security best practices.

Responsibilities

• Design and develop cloud infrastructure management software and platforms.
• Improve reliability, scalability, and security of systems.
• Develop workflows to drive efficiency and business metrics.
• Design high-performing, cost-optimized cloud architectures.
• Streamline deployment, configuration management, and operations.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to evolve the platform.
• Mentor junior engineers and help grow the team.

Skills

Go

Rust

Java

C++

Distributed systems

Communication

Team collaboration

Education

Bachelor's degree in CS or Software Engineering

Job description

Crusoe is on a mission to accelerate the abundance of energy and intelligence. As the only vertically integrated AI infrastructure company built from the ground up, we own and operate each layer of the stack — from electrons to tokens — to power the world's most ambitious AI workloads. When you join Crusoe, you join a team that is building the future, faster.

We're in the midst of the greatest industrial revolution of our time. The demand for AI compute is boundless, and power is a bottleneck. We're solving that — with an energy-first approach that makes AI infrastructure better for the world and faster for the people innovating with AI.

We're looking for problem-solving, opportunity-finding teammates with a sense of urgency, who believe in the scale of our ambition and thrive on a path not fully paved — people who want to grow their careers alongside a team of experts across energy, manufacturing, data center construction, and cloud services.

If you want to do the most meaningful work of your career, help our customers and partners advance their AI strategies, and be part of a high-performing team that believes in each other, come build with us at Crusoe.

About the Role:

We are seeking a Software Engineer II 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.

What You'll Be Working On

• 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.

What You'll Bring to the Team

• A Bachelor's degree in Computer Science or Software Engineering and 5+ years of relevant industry experience.

• 5+ years of experience building and operating distributed systems at scale.

• Proven experience with building reliable, scalable, efficient, and secure cloud platforms and systems and effectively running them in production environments.

• Fluency in one or more programming languages such as Go, Rust, Java, or C++.

• A collaborative mindset when working with development and operations teams to build, maintain, and drive adoption of a robust platform.

• A solid understanding of cloud security best practices and the ability to implement secure configurations.

• Excellent troubleshooting and problem‑solving skills to tackle complex infrastructure challenges.

• Strong written and verbal communication skills.

• A commitment to Crusoe's company values.

Bonus Points

• Hands‑on experience deploying, managing, and troubleshooting Kubernetes clusters.

• Experience working in a fast‑paced startup environment.

• A passion for building energy‑efficient, scalable AI infrastructure.

• Enthusiasm for sustainability and clean energy innovation.

Benefits:

• Competitive compensation and equity packages

• Restricted Stock Units

• Paid time off, paid holidays & leave of absence programs

• Comprehensive health, dental & vision insurance

• Employer contributions to HSA account

• Paid parental leave

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

• Professional development & tuition reimbursement

• Mental health & wellness support

• Commuter benefits (parking & transit)

• Cell phone stipend

• 401(k) Retirement plan with company match up to 4% of salary

• Volunteer time off

• Global travel insurance & emergency assistance

• Daily meals allowance

• Additional perks & programs specific to location

Compensation Range

Compensation will be paid in the range of up to $140,000 - $165,000 + Bonus. Restricted Stock Units are included in all offers. Compensation to be determined by the applicant's 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.