Staff Hardware Systems Engineer

ZipRecruiter; Sunnyvale (CA); On-site; USD 270,000 - 300,000; Full time

Job summary

Join a pioneering AI-first cloud infrastructure company as a Staff Hardware Systems Engineer. You will lead the development of firmware and engage with high-performance computing systems, impacting the future of AI technologies while championing sustainable practices. This role promises significant influence in a dynamic and innovative team dedicated to responsible technology.

Benefits

Industry competitive pay

Restricted Stock Units

Health insurance options

Employer HSA contributions

Paid Parental Leave

Life insurance coverage

401(k) with matching

Generous paid time off

Cell phone reimbursement

Tuition reimbursement

Qualifications

• 8+ years of experience in hardware systems development.
• Hands-on experience with system-level validation frameworks.
• Proven track record in firmware-hardware integration.

Responsibilities

• Lead development of system firmware and BIOS for servers.
• Develop and test tools for firmware validation.
• Collaborate with vendors on GPU hardware support.

Skills

BIOS/UEFI

Firmware architecture

Kernel bring-up

Scripting (Python, Bash)

Debugging

Education

Bachelor's or master's degree in Electrical Engineering

Computer Engineering

Job description

Job DescriptionJob Description

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:

The Hardware Systems Engineering team at Crusoe is at the forefront of innovating hardware solutions that drive our high-performance, sustainable computing platforms. We’re seeking a Staff Hardware Systems Engineer with strong expertise in BIOS, firmware, and tooling development or testing, alongside a solid hardware foundation.

You will play a critical role in bringing up and debugging next- compute systems—working across low-level software, firmware, and system integration layers. Your work will directly impact Crusoe Cloud’s ability to expand GPU hardware compatibility, improve system-level performance, and support bare-metal infrastructure initiatives.

What to Expect:

• Lead development and bring-up of system firmware, BIOS, and kernel-level software for high-performance server platforms.

• Develop and test low-level tooling and infrastructure to support firmware validation and diagnostics.

• Partner with vendors on next-gen GPU hardware support

• conducting feature testing and hardware-software parity validation against in-house platforms.

• Drive debugging and root cause analysis across complex firmware, hardware, and system-level integration issues.

• Support E2E integration and solution testing to meet the performance, reliability, and scalability needs of Crusoe Cloud products.

What You’ll Contribute:

• Strong understanding of BIOS/UEFI, firmware architecture, and kernel bring-up.

• Hands-on experience with system-level bring-up, validation frameworks, and firmware unit testing.

• Ability to collaborate with silicon and hardware vendors for platform-level development and debugging.

• Exposure to both ARM and x86-based server architectures.

• Proficiency in scripting and tooling for validation automation (e.g., Python, Bash).

• Excellent debugging, documentation, and cross-team communication skills.

• A bachelor’s or master’s degree in Electrical Engineering, Computer Engineering, or a related field, or equivalent professional experience.

What Sets You Apart:

• 8+ years of experience in hardware systems development and low-level software or firmware engineering.

• Demonstrated success in platform enablement and firmware-hardware integration for server-class products.

• Experience with GPU/CPU hardware, high-speed digital interfaces, and server architecture.

• Experience supporting bare metal environments and contributing to kernel-level configuration and testing (a strong plus).

• Familiarity with sustainable and energy-efficient hardware design principles.

• Nice to have:

  • Experience with AMD/x86 software stack

  • Deep familiarity with GPU-to-GPU communication design.

  • Exposure to bleeding-edge GPU architectures and ecosystem integration.

Benefits:

• 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

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• 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 FSA benefit of $200 per month

Compensation Range

Compensation will be paid in the range of $270,000 - $300,000. 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 , , , , genetic information, , citizenship, marital status, /, preference/ , , , veteran status, , or any other status protected by law or regulation.