Staff Software Engineer, Model Lifecycle at Crusoe Energy Systems

Role Overview

Crusoe Energy Systems is on a mission to accelerate the abundance of energy and intelligence. We are building the infrastructure to power a world where people can create ambitiously with AI without sacrificing scale, speed, or sustainability. As a Staff Software Engineer on the Model Lifecycle team, you will play a pivotal role in developing a comprehensive platform for managing the entire application development lifecycle, with a particular emphasis on leveraging Machine Learning models, including Large Language Models (LLMs). This is an exciting opportunity to be at the forefront of the AI revolution, contributing to the development of sustainable and transformative cloud infrastructure.

Day in the Life

As a Staff Software Engineer, your day-to-day activities will be diverse and challenging. You will be involved in:

• Contributing to the development of fine-tuning systems for large foundation models, including multi-node orchestration, checkpointing, and failure recovery.
• Implementing and maintaining end-to-end training pipelines for Large Language Models.
• Developing distillation and reinforcement learning pipelines for preference and policy optimization.
• Building and maintaining agent execution infrastructure.
• Implementing features for dataset, model, and experiment management.
• Collaborating with Principal Engineers, product, business, and platform teams.
• Contributing to architectural decisions related to training runtimes, scheduling, and storage.
• Engaging with the open-source LLM ecosystem.

Why San Francisco, CA?

San Francisco is a global hub for technology and innovation. Working in San Francisco provides access to:

• A vibrant tech community with numerous networking opportunities.
• A highly skilled talent pool.
• Proximity to leading research institutions and universities.
• A diverse and culturally rich environment.
• Access to venture capital and investment.

Career Path

This role offers significant opportunities for career growth within Crusoe Energy Systems. Potential career paths include:

• Principal Engineer: Lead technical initiatives and drive architectural decisions.
• Engineering Manager: Manage and mentor a team of software engineers.
• Technical Lead: Provide technical guidance and leadership on complex projects.
• Architect: Design and implement scalable and robust systems.

Salary & Benefits

The estimated salary range for this role in San Francisco, CA is $200,000 - $300,000 per year. In addition to competitive pay, Crusoe Energy Systems offers a comprehensive benefits package, including:

• Restricted Stock Units in a fast-growing company.
• Health insurance (HDHP and PPO options).
• Vision and dental insurance.
• Employer contributions to health savings account (HSA).
• 401(k) with employer match.
• Generous paid time off and holiday schedule.
• Paid parental leave.
• Professional development opportunities.
• Employee assistance program (EAP).
• Wellness programs.
• Commuter benefits.
• Flexible spending accounts (FSA).
• Life and disability insurance.

Crusoe Culture

Crusoe Energy Systems fosters a culture of innovation, collaboration, and sustainability. We are committed to:

• Driving meaningful innovation in the AI and energy sectors.
• Making a tangible impact on the world.
• Creating a responsible and transformative cloud infrastructure.
• Supporting employee growth and development.
• Promoting a diverse and inclusive workplace.

How to Apply

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

FAQ

1. What is Crusoe's mission?

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

2. What will I be working on in this role?

   You will be contributing to the development of a comprehensive platform for managing the application development lifecycle, focusing on Machine Learning models and LLMs.

3. What skills are required for this role?

   Strong engineering fundamentals, experience with AI/ML (Generative AI, LLMs), and proficiency in Golang or Python are preferred.

4. What are the benefits of working at Crusoe?

   Crusoe offers competitive pay, stock options, comprehensive health benefits, and opportunities for professional development.

5. What is the company culture like?

   Crusoe fosters a culture of innovation, collaboration, and sustainability.

6. What opportunities are there for career growth?

   Potential career paths include Principal Engineer, Engineering Manager, Technical Lead, and Architect.

7. How do I apply for this position?

   Apply online through the Crusoe Energy Systems careers page.

8. Is this a remote position?

   This position is located in San Francisco, CA.

9. What is the interview process like?

   The interview process typically includes a phone screening, technical interview, and interviews with team members and hiring managers.

10. What are Crusoe's core values?

    Crusoe values innovation, sustainability, collaboration, and making a positive impact on the world.