Crusoe Energy Systems: Production Engineer, Storage - San Francisco, CA

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: Production Engineer, Storage

At Crusoe Energy Systems, our Site Reliability Engineering (SRE) team plays a mission-critical role in maintaining the performance and reliability of our AI-optimized cloud infrastructure. The Storage-focused SRE role is responsible for ensuring the availability, performance, and scalability of Crusoe’s cloud storage products and services, which power compute-intensive, latency-sensitive workloads for AI and HPC use cases. This role directly supports our vertically integrated, sustainable cloud platform by building and optimizing distributed, fault-tolerant storage systems at scale.

What You'll Be Working On:

In this role, you will build automation and self-healing tools to monitor and maintain Crusoe’s distributed cloud storage infrastructure, which includes block, file, and object storage systems. You will drive reliability initiatives focused on data replication, encryption, backup and restore strategies, and robust failover mechanisms. Collaborating closely with storage engineers, you will help implement and maintain high-performance NVMe- and SSD-backed volumes that support large-scale AI compute clusters. Your responsibilities will also include supporting user-facing storage services with a focus on availability, performance tuning, and adherence to error budgets. You’ll investigate and resolve storage-related incidents using deep telemetry, logs, and performance profiling, while also partnering with hardware and kernel teams to diagnose low-level I/O issues and optimize I/O paths, cache policies, and file systems. Additionally, you will contribute to the architecture of fault-tolerant, scalable storage backends tailored for AI-first cloud environments.

A Day in the Life of a Production Engineer, Storage at Crusoe

Each day as a Production Engineer, Storage at Crusoe will be dynamic and challenging. Here’s a glimpse:

• Morning: Start your day by reviewing monitoring dashboards and alerts for the storage infrastructure. Address any immediate incidents or performance degradations. Participate in the daily stand-up meeting with the SRE team to discuss ongoing projects and any roadblocks.
• Mid-day: Collaborate with storage engineers on implementing new features or optimizing existing storage solutions. Work on automating routine tasks such as capacity planning, scaling, and failover testing. Investigate and troubleshoot complex storage-related issues, using telemetry and logs to identify root causes.
• Afternoon: Focus on long-term projects, such as designing and implementing improvements to the storage architecture. Participate in code reviews and contribute to documentation. Research new storage technologies and evaluate their potential for improving Crusoe’s cloud infrastructure.
• Evening: Participate in on-call rotation, responding to any critical incidents that may arise outside of regular business hours. Ensure that all systems are running smoothly and that any necessary maintenance is performed.

Why San Francisco?

San Francisco is a global hub for technology and innovation, offering a vibrant ecosystem of startups, established companies, and research institutions. Working in San Francisco provides access to a diverse talent pool, cutting-edge technologies, and numerous networking opportunities. The city also boasts a rich cultural scene, world-class restaurants, and beautiful outdoor spaces, making it an attractive place to live and work. Crusoe’s presence in San Francisco allows us to tap into this vibrant environment and attract top talent to drive our mission forward.

Career Path

The Production Engineer, Storage role at Crusoe offers a clear career path for motivated individuals. You can progress to Senior Production Engineer, Staff Engineer, or Principal Engineer roles, taking on increasing levels of responsibility and technical leadership. Alternatively, you can transition into specialized areas such as storage architecture, performance engineering, or cloud infrastructure management. Crusoe is committed to providing opportunities for professional growth and development, empowering employees to reach their full potential.

Salary & Benefits

Crusoe offers a competitive salary and benefits package to attract and retain top talent. The estimated salary range for this role in San Francisco is $160,000 - $240,000 per year, depending on experience and qualifications. In addition to salary, Crusoe provides a comprehensive benefits package that includes:

• Comprehensive health insurance (medical, dental, vision)
• Generous paid time off (PTO) policy
• Paid holidays
• 401(k) retirement plan with company match
• Employee stock options
• Professional development opportunities
• Company-sponsored events and activities
• Wellness programs
• Flexible work arrangements

Crusoe Culture

At Crusoe, we foster a culture of innovation, collaboration, and sustainability. We are passionate about using technology to solve some of the world’s most pressing challenges, and we are committed to building a diverse and inclusive workplace where everyone can thrive. We value creativity, teamwork, and a strong work ethic. We encourage employees to take ownership of their work and to continuously learn and grow. We are also committed to giving back to the community and supporting environmental initiatives.

How to Apply

If you are a talented and motivated individual who is passionate about storage engineering, cloud infrastructure, and sustainability, we encourage you to apply for the Production Engineer, Storage role at Crusoe. To apply, please submit your resume and cover letter through our online application portal. Be sure to highlight your relevant experience and qualifications, and explain why you are interested in working at Crusoe.

Frequently Asked Questions (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 Production Engineer, Storage role?
   The key responsibilities include building automation tools, driving reliability initiatives, collaborating with storage engineers, and resolving storage-related incidents.
3. What skills and qualifications are required for this role?
   Required skills include experience in SRE, systems, or storage engineering; proficiency in programming languages such as Python, Go, or Java; and deep knowledge of Linux internals.
4. What is the career path for this role?
   You can progress to Senior Production Engineer, Staff Engineer, or Principal Engineer roles, or transition into specialized areas such as storage architecture or cloud infrastructure management.
5. What is the salary range for this role?
   The estimated salary range is $160,000 - $240,000 per year, depending on experience and qualifications.
6. What benefits does Crusoe offer?
   Crusoe offers a comprehensive benefits package that includes health insurance, paid time off, a 401(k) plan, employee stock options, and professional development opportunities.
7. What is Crusoe's culture like?
   Crusoe fosters a culture of innovation, collaboration, and sustainability.
8. How can I apply for this role?
   Submit your resume and cover letter through our online application portal.
9. What is Crusoe doing to promote sustainability?
   Crusoe uses stranded energy resources to power computing infrastructure, reducing waste and emissions.
10. Does Crusoe offer remote work options?
    Crusoe offers flexible work arrangements, but this specific role is based in San Francisco.