Senior Software Engineer, Developer Experience at Crusoe

About Crusoe

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 the Role

Crusoe Developer Experience is a new team charged with fueling the future of Crusoe’s developer muscle. We set the tone for how engineering is done, ensuring that as Crusoe grows, their developer systems and code delivery capacity grow as well. We have a very broad charter that spans the software life cycle from design through coding, testing, and deployment. Our mission is to empower Crusoe engineers to deliver positive change to customers quickly, safely and efficiently. As an early member of the Developer Experience team, you will play a key part in unlocking the potential of Crusoe’s coding ecosystem. At Crusoe, you will be challenged with deep problems such as kernel upgrades as well as broad problems such as establishing first principles around unit testing, code reviews and rollouts.

As a member of this team, you will take a key role in contributing to technical direction, communicating a strategic vision, and establishing a company culture of engineering excellence. You will work alongside stakeholders and customers to ensure that our work is aligned with long term company objectives - informing those objectives along the way. You’ll also lead efforts to define the future state of Crusoe’s evolving and rapidly growing software development efforts.

A Day in the Life

• Partner with the broader engineering organization to build and define standard practices for how services are operated and observed throughout their lifecycle.
• Establish an opinionated, flexible and cost-effective toolchain for delivering customer value at scale.
• Fully integrate Crusoe’s developer systems to keep our developers in the flow state, ruthlessly eliminating toil that slows us down.
• Immerse yourself in the developer experience so that you can identify and eliminate pain points.
• Create libraries, tools, and pre-production environments for vetting service APIs and interactions between microservices.
• Unify both internal tooling and vendor services to automate, build efficiency, and optimize security.
• Innovate across the development lifecycle from source code, editors, build, CI, CD, platform runtime environments, telemetry, optimizations, monitoring and alerting.
• Establish a culture of continuous quality delivery that scales as Crusoe scales.
• Work diligently to build quality, efficient systems and processes to increase the impact of engineers around you.

Why San Francisco?

San Francisco offers a vibrant tech ecosystem and a high concentration of talented engineers, making it an ideal location for Crusoe to attract top-tier talent. Being in San Francisco provides access to industry events, networking opportunities, and a culture of innovation that aligns with Crusoe's mission.

Career Path

The Senior Software Engineer, Developer Experience role provides a strong foundation for career growth within Crusoe. Potential career paths include:

• Staff Software Engineer
• Principal Software Engineer
• Engineering Manager
• Architect

Salary and Benefits

Crusoe offers a competitive salary and benefits package, including health insurance, paid time off, stock options, and a retirement plan. The salary range for this role is estimated to be $170,000 - $240,000 per year, commensurate with experience.

Crusoe Culture

Crusoe is committed to fostering a culture of innovation, collaboration, and sustainability. We value our employees and provide opportunities for professional growth and development. Our team is passionate about using technology to solve challenging problems and make a positive impact on the world.

How to Apply

Interested candidates are encouraged to apply through the Crusoe Careers website. Please submit your resume and a cover letter highlighting your relevant experience and qualifications.

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)

1. What is the Developer Experience team at Crusoe responsible for? The Developer Experience team focuses on improving the tools, processes, and overall experience for software engineers at Crusoe, ensuring they can deliver high-quality software efficiently.
2. What kind of technologies will I be working with? You'll be working with technologies such as Kubernetes, GitLab, GitHub, various CI/CD tools, containerization technologies, and modern build systems like Buck or Bazel.
3. What is the work environment like at Crusoe? Crusoe fosters a collaborative, innovative, and mission-driven work environment. We prioritize sustainability and aim to make a tangible impact with our work.
4. What are the opportunities for career growth in this role? This role can lead to positions such as Staff Software Engineer, Principal Software Engineer, Engineering Manager, or Architect.
5. What is Crusoe's commitment to sustainability? Crusoe is committed to accelerating the abundance of energy and intelligence while minimizing environmental impact. We focus on sustainable solutions for AI and cloud infrastructure.
6. What does Crusoe look for in a Senior Software Engineer? We look for candidates with strong technical skills, experience in developer tooling and infrastructure, a collaborative mindset, and a passion for improving developer productivity and satisfaction.
7. How does Crusoe support employee growth and development? Crusoe provides opportunities for professional development, including training, conferences, and mentorship programs. We also encourage internal mobility and career advancement.
8. What is the interview process like for this role? The interview process typically includes a phone screening, technical interview(s), and a final interview with the hiring manager and team members.
9. What is the company culture like at Crusoe? Crusoe's culture promotes innovation, sustainability, and collaboration. We value our employees and provide a supportive and inclusive work environment.
10. Does Crusoe offer relocation assistance? Relocation assistance may be available for qualified candidates. Please inquire with the hiring team during the interview process.