Senior Software Engineer - Cloud Availability Platform (Observability)

Role Overview

Crusoe is seeking a highly skilled and experienced Senior Software Engineer to join our Cloud Availability Platform Engineering team. In this role, you will be responsible for designing, developing, and operating Crusoe’s next-generation observability stack. Your work will be critical in ensuring the reliability, performance, and actionable insights across Crusoe’s global infrastructure and cloud platform, enabling engineers to understand the internal state of distributed systems through metrics, logs, and traces. As a key member of the team, you'll contribute to the AI revolution with sustainable technology, driving meaningful innovation and setting the pace for responsible, transformative cloud infrastructure.

Day in the Life

A typical day for a Senior Software Engineer on the Cloud Availability Platform Engineering team might include:

• Designing and implementing scalable observability solutions using technologies like Prometheus, Grafana, Loki, and OpenTelemetry.
• Collaborating with other engineering teams to integrate observability into their applications and services.
• Troubleshooting and resolving issues related to the observability platform.
• Automating the provisioning and scaling of observability infrastructure.
• Defining and driving adoption of SLOs, SLIs, and error budgets.
• Mentoring junior engineers and sharing your expertise in observability.
• Participating in code reviews and technical discussions.
• Researching and evaluating new observability technologies.
• Contributing to the development of Crusoe’s observability strategy.

Why San Francisco, California?

San Francisco is a global hub for technology and innovation, offering a vibrant and dynamic environment for software engineers. The city is home to a large number of tech companies, startups, and research institutions, providing ample opportunities for professional growth and networking. Additionally, San Francisco boasts a rich cultural scene, world-class restaurants, and stunning natural beauty, making it an attractive place to live and work.

Career Path

The career path for a Senior Software Engineer at Crusoe can lead to various opportunities, including:

• Principal Engineer: Lead technical initiatives and provide guidance to other engineers.
• Staff Engineer: Focus on solving complex technical challenges and driving innovation across the organization.
• Engineering Manager: Lead and manage a team of engineers, overseeing their work and ensuring their success.
• Architect: Design and implement the overall architecture of Crusoe’s cloud platform.

Salary & Benefits

Crusoe offers a competitive salary and benefits package, commensurate with experience and qualifications. The salary range for this position is estimated between $180,000 and $260,000 annually. Our benefits include:

• Comprehensive health insurance (medical, dental, and vision)
• Paid time off (vacation, sick leave, and holidays)
• Stock options
• 401(k) plan with company match
• Professional development opportunities
• Employee assistance program

Crusoe Culture

At Crusoe, we foster a culture of innovation, collaboration, and continuous learning. We are passionate about our mission to accelerate the abundance of energy and intelligence and are committed to building a sustainable and responsible cloud infrastructure. We value teamwork, open communication, and a growth mindset. We encourage our employees to take ownership of their work and to contribute to the overall success of the company.

How to Apply

If you are interested in joining our team, please submit your resume and cover letter through our online application portal. We look forward to hearing from you!

FAQ

1. What is Crusoe's mission?

   Crusoe's mission is to accelerate the abundance of energy and intelligence.

2. What technologies does Crusoe use for observability?

   Crusoe uses a variety of technologies for observability, including Prometheus, Grafana, Loki, and OpenTelemetry.

3. What are the key responsibilities of this role?

   The key responsibilities of this role include designing and operating scalable observability systems, architecting end-to-end telemetry pipelines, and partnering with engineering teams to embed observability into applications and services.

4. What qualifications are required for this role?

   The qualifications for this role include 7+ years of experience in infrastructure or platform engineering, deep expertise with metrics systems, logging pipelines, and tracing platforms, and strong programming skills in Go or Python.

5. What is the salary range for this role?

   The salary range for this role is estimated between $180,000 and $260,000 annually.

6. What are the benefits of working at Crusoe?

   The benefits of working at Crusoe include comprehensive health insurance, paid time off, stock options, and a 401(k) plan with company match.

7. What is the company culture like at Crusoe?

   Crusoe fosters a culture of innovation, collaboration, and continuous learning.

8. What are the career growth opportunities at Crusoe?

   The career path for a Senior Software Engineer at Crusoe can lead to various opportunities, including Principal Engineer, Staff Engineer, Engineering Manager, and Architect.

9. Is this role remote eligible?

   This role is based in San Francisco, CA.

10. Does Crusoe support open source?

    Yes, contributions to open source observability projects (Prometheus, OpenTelemetry, Grafana, Loki, etc.) are considered a bonus.