Director of Engineering, Cloud Availability - Dublin, Ireland

Crusoe's mission is to accelerate the abundance of energy and intelligence. We’re crafting the engine that powers a world where people can create ambitiously with AI — without sacrificing scale, speed, or sustainability.

Be a 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 This Role

As the Director of Engineering, Cloud Availability, you will lead our engineering organization in Dublin, serving as a critical bridge between our European operations and our US headquarters. This is a high-impact leadership role where you will oversee Site Reliability Engineering (SRE), Network Engineering, and Data Center Infrastructure Engineering to ensure the global resiliency of Crusoe Cloud. You will be the primary "culture carrier" for our Dublin office, fostering a high-trust, high-performance environment that remains deeply integrated with our global mission to build the future of sustainable computing.

The ideal candidate is a strategic organizational leader who thrives in matrixed environments and possesses a deep technical background in large-scale cloud infrastructure. You will be responsible for scaling our EMEA presence, managing critical reliability initiatives, and implementing a seamless "follow-the-sun" operational model. This is a full-time position based in Dublin, offering the opportunity to lead transformative projects—from building SRE functions for AI/ML managed services to driving a culture of operational excellence across multiple continents.

What You’ll Be Working On

• Organizational Leadership: Partner closely with Data Center, Network, and SRE teams to build and scale a world-class engineering organization in Dublin.
• Site Leadership & Culture: Serve as the primary point of contact and face of Crusoe leadership in Dublin, proactively managing office sentiment and ensuring the team remains focused on high-impact objectives.
• Global Strategic Alignment: Build high-trust partnerships with US-based leadership to ensure local priorities are perfectly synchronized with the global business roadmap.
• Operational Excellence: Implement and refine "follow-the-sun" protocols to enable smooth hand-offs between time zones, ensuring zero customer disruption and 24/7 reliability.
• Unified Team Vision: Foster a "one-team" mindset across geographic boundaries, breaking down silos and promoting deep collaboration between Dublin and US offices.
• Talent Development: Level up the Dublin engineering team by identifying individual strengths and establishing a culture of mentorship to grow the next generation of Engineering Leads and ICs.
• Reliability Initiatives: Lead the development of SRE functions for IaaS and managed services, including Inference, SLURM, and automated cluster management.

What You’ll Bring to the Team

• Extensive Leadership Experience: 10+ years of engineering leadership experience with a proven track record of managing high-performing technical teams.
• Cloud Infrastructure Expertise: Deep technical knowledge of public cloud infrastructure and experience building or operating large-scale platforms (Public, Private, or Hybrid).
• Reliability Mastery: Expert-level understanding of availability, observability, SLIs/SLOs, and modern incident management frameworks.
• Global Collaboration: Proven ability to lead remote teams and successfully collaborate with US-based engineering organizations.
• Matrix Proficiency: Demonstrated success navigating and leading within a matrix organizational structure.
• Container Orchestration: Strong familiarity with container orchestration technologies, especially Kubernetes.

A Day in the Life

A typical day for the Director of Engineering, Cloud Availability might involve:

• Meeting with the Dublin engineering team to review progress on key projects and address any roadblocks.
• Collaborating with US-based leadership on strategic initiatives and alignment of priorities.
• Reviewing incident reports and identifying areas for improvement in system reliability.
• Mentoring engineering leads and individual contributors to support their professional growth.
• Participating in technical discussions and providing guidance on architectural decisions.
• Working on developing strategy around data center improvements and working with infrastructure teams for deployment.

Why Dublin?

Dublin is a vibrant and growing tech hub with a strong talent pool and a supportive ecosystem for innovation. Crusoe's presence in Dublin allows us to tap into this talent pool and build a world-class engineering organization in Europe. Being in Dublin facilitates closer collaboration with European clients and partners, and enables us to better serve the EMEA market. Dublin provides Crusoe with a strategic location to expand its global footprint and advance its mission.

Career Path

The Director of Engineering, Cloud Availability role provides a strong foundation for further career growth within Crusoe. Potential career paths include:

• Senior Director of Engineering
• VP of Engineering
• Chief Technology Officer (CTO)
• Leadership roles within other divisions of Crusoe

Salary & Benefits

The estimated salary range for this position in Dublin is $180,000 - $250,000 USD annually. Crusoe offers a comprehensive benefits package, including health, dental, and vision insurance, paid time off, professional development opportunities, and a retirement savings plan.

Crusoe Culture

At Crusoe, we are driven by our core values:

• Innovation: We embrace new ideas and push the boundaries of what's possible.
• Sustainability: We are committed to building a more sustainable future.
• Collaboration: We work together to achieve our goals.
• Impact: We strive to make a positive impact on the world.

How to Apply

Interested candidates are encouraged to apply online through the Crusoe careers page. Please submit your resume and a cover letter outlining your qualifications and experience.

FAQ

1. What is Crusoe's mission? Crusoe's mission is to accelerate the abundance of energy and intelligence.
2. What are the key responsibilities of the Director of Engineering, Cloud Availability? The Director of Engineering, Cloud Availability is responsible for leading the engineering organization in Dublin, overseeing Site Reliability Engineering (SRE), Network Engineering, and Data Center Infrastructure Engineering, and fostering a high-trust, high-performance environment.
3. What qualifications are required for this role? The qualifications include 10+ years of engineering leadership experience, deep technical knowledge of cloud infrastructure, and expertise in availability, observability, and incident management.
4. What is the salary range for this position? The estimated salary range for this position in Dublin is $180,000 - $250,000 USD annually.
5. What benefits does Crusoe offer? Crusoe offers a comprehensive benefits package, including health, dental, and vision insurance, paid time off, professional development opportunities, and a retirement savings plan.
6. What is the work environment like at Crusoe? Crusoe fosters a collaborative and innovative work environment.
7. Where is this position located? This position is located in Dublin, Ireland.
8. What are the career growth opportunities at Crusoe? Potential career paths include Senior Director of Engineering, VP of Engineering, and Chief Technology Officer (CTO).
9. How do I apply for this position? Interested candidates are encouraged to apply online through the Crusoe careers page.
10. What is the "follow-the-sun" model? The "follow-the-sun" model enables smooth hand-offs between time zones, ensuring zero customer disruption and 24/7 reliability.