Staff Software Engineer (Cloud Availability Platform Engineering, CAPE)

Crusoe Energy Systems; Sunnyvale (CA); On-site; USD 190,000 - 320,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health & wellbeing

Time away

401(k) match

Mental wellness

Job summary

Crusoe Energy Systems in Sunnyvale, California is hiring Staff/Senior Staff/Principal Software Engineers to architect and develop Cloud Infrastructure management systems and end-to-end workflows for the Crusoe Cloud.

You will mentor engineers, collaborate across product and operations teams, and drive reliability, scalability, and security as we scale our energy-first AI infrastructure and deliver value to customers.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science or Software Engineering.
• 10+ years building and operating distributed systems at scale.
• Hands-on experience deploying and troubleshooting Kubernetes clusters.
• Fluency in Go, Rust, Java or C++.

Responsibilities

• Architect, design, and develop cloud infrastructure management systems.
• Mentor engineers and contribute to team growth across product teams.
• Ensure reliability, scalability, and security of Crusoe Cloud platforms.
• Collaborate across teams to deliver end-to-end customer use cases.

Skills

Go

Rust

Java

C++

Kubernetes

Distributed systems

Cloud platform

Security best practices

Education

Bachelor's degree in Computer Science or Software Engineering

Tools

Kubernetes

Job description

• We are seeking Staff/Senior Staff/Principal Software Engineers to architect, design, and develop Cloud Infrastructure management systems and platforms; and deliver E2E use cases and workflows for a vertically integrated AI-First Crusoe Cloud
• You will play a crucial role in building systems and platforms to efficiently deploy and operate the Crusoe Cloud and deliver on key business revenue metrics
• You’ll be instrumental in evaluating and implementing tools and frameworks, focusing on reliability, scalability, operational efficiency, and ease of use
• Your expertise will be vital in streamlining our infrastructure management processes and workflows, driving efficiency, and enhancing our cloud platform’s overall performance, and reliability as we dramatically scale out our Crusoe Cloud products and services
• As a part of your responsibilities, you’ll develop and refine technical assessments, mentor fellow engineers, and actively contribute to team growth in collaboration with engineering managers
• Collaborate extensively across teams to architect, design, implement cloud Infrastructure management and availability platforms and frameworks to meet E2E use cases of our customers and provide best customer experience
• Champion the reliability, scalability, and security of our systems and platforms – you’ll be the guardian of our infrastructure!
• Develop workflows to drive efficiency and meet key business objectives and metrics
• Design and implement high-performing, highly available cloud architectures optimizing 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, collaborating closely with cross-functional development teams to ensure smooth integration and deployment

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

Excellent communication skillsA collaborative approach (platform mindset) to working with development and operations teams to build and maintain a robust platform and effectively drive adoptionFluency in programming languages such as Go, Rust, Java or C++Embody the Company valuesUnderstanding of cloud security best practices and the ability to implement secure configurationsA Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science or Software Engineering, and 10+ years of relevant experience10+ 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 issuesHands-on experience deploying, managing, and troubleshooting Kubernetes clustersExperience working in a fast-paced, startup environmentA passion for building an energy-first scalable AI InfrastructureA passion for sustainability and innovation – Crusoe Energy is revolutionizing clean energy production, and we’re looking for individuals who share our enthusiasm