Senior Software Engineer, Storage

Role Overview

As a Senior Software Engineer on our storage team, you'll be at the heart of building and optimizing our next-generation cloud storage products. Crusoe is on a mission to accelerate the abundance of energy and intelligence, creating the engine that powers a world where AI development is both ambitious and sustainable. Your expertise will be critical in building highly performant, reliable, and scalable distributed storage systems that are essential to our infrastructure and our customers' AI/HPC workloads.

A Day in the Life

Your day will involve a blend of designing new storage solutions, implementing and testing those solutions, troubleshooting production issues, and collaborating with other engineering teams. Here's a glimpse: * **Morning:** Reviewing system performance metrics, identifying areas for optimization, and participating in design discussions for new features. * **Afternoon:** Coding and testing new storage components, collaborating with the infrastructure team on deployment strategies, and troubleshooting any production issues. * **Collaboration:** Working closely with product managers to understand customer needs and translate them into technical requirements. Interacting with other engineering teams to ensure seamless integration of storage solutions with other parts of our infrastructure.

Why San Francisco?

San Francisco is a hub of technological innovation, making it the perfect location for Crusoe to attract top talent. Being located in San Francisco provides access to a vibrant community of engineers, researchers, and entrepreneurs, fostering collaboration and knowledge sharing. Additionally, San Francisco's proximity to leading universities and research institutions ensures a continuous pipeline of talent and opportunities for collaboration on cutting-edge research.

Career Path

At Crusoe, we believe in fostering growth and development. As a Senior Software Engineer, Storage, you can grow in several directions: * **Technical Lead:** Become a technical leader, guiding and mentoring other engineers while deepening your expertise in storage technologies. * **Architect:** Transition into an architect role, focusing on the overall design and strategy of our storage infrastructure. * **Management:** Move into an engineering management role, leading a team of engineers and driving the execution of storage projects. We provide ample opportunities for training, mentorship, and professional development to help you achieve your career goals.

Salary and Benefits

Crusoe offers a competitive salary and benefits package, including: * **Salary:** $180,000 - $260,000 per year (Based on experience and qualifications). * **Equity Options:** Participate in the company's success through equity options. * **Health Insurance:** Comprehensive health, dental, and vision insurance plans. * **Paid Time Off:** Generous paid time off and holiday policy. * **Retirement Plan:** 401(k) retirement plan with company match. * **Professional Development:** Opportunities for continuous learning and development. ## Crusoe Culture At Crusoe, we are driven by a shared passion for innovation and sustainability. We foster a collaborative and inclusive work environment where everyone is empowered to make a difference. We value: * **Innovation:** We embrace new ideas and approaches to solve complex problems. * **Sustainability:** We are committed to building a sustainable future through our technology. * **Collaboration:** We work together as a team to achieve our goals. * **Impact:** We strive to make a positive impact on the world. ## How to Apply If you are passionate about storage technologies, AI, and sustainability, we encourage you to apply! Please submit your resume and cover letter through our online application portal. Be sure to highlight your experience with distributed storage systems, file systems, and programming languages like Go, Java, C/C++, or Rust. ## FAQ **1. What is Crusoe's mission?** Crusoe's mission is to accelerate the abundance of energy and intelligence by crafting the engine that powers a world where people can create ambitiously with AI — without sacrificing scale, speed, or sustainability. **2. What will I be working on as a Senior Software Engineer, Storage?** You will be working on building our multi-petabyte cloud storage platform, designing and implementing high-performance storage architectures, troubleshooting complex distributed systems problems, and collaborating with other engineering teams. **3. What skills and experience are required for this role?** We are looking for candidates with hands-on proficiency in modern software development best practices, experience with cloud-scale distributed storage systems, and proficiency in languages like Go, Java, C/C++, or Rust. **4. What is the career path for this role?** You can grow into roles such as Technical Lead, Architect, or Engineering Manager. We provide opportunities for training, mentorship, and professional development. **5. What benefits does Crusoe offer?** Crusoe offers a competitive salary, equity options, comprehensive health insurance, generous paid time off, a 401(k) retirement plan, and professional development opportunities. **6. What is the work environment like at Crusoe?** We foster a collaborative and inclusive work environment where everyone is empowered to make a difference. We value innovation, sustainability, and teamwork. **7. How does Crusoe contribute to sustainability?** We are committed to building a sustainable future through our technology by utilizing stranded energy resources to power our computing infrastructure. **8. What kind of impact can I make at Crusoe?** You can make a tangible impact on the future of AI and sustainable computing by contributing to the development of our cutting-edge cloud infrastructure. **9. What modern storage technologies would be helpful to have experience with?** Familiarity with modern storage technologies such as GPU Direct Storage, F2FS, and SPDK would be beneficial. **10. What is the interview process like?** The interview process typically involves a phone screening, a technical interview, and a final interview with the hiring manager and other team members. We are looking for candidates who are passionate about storage technologies, AI, and sustainability.