Full-Time

Principal Software Engineer

Storage

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Crusoe

Crusoe

201-500 employees

Utilizes wasted energy for computing power

Energy
AI & Machine Learning

Compensation Overview

$245k - $320kAnnually

+ Restricted Stock Units

Senior, Expert

San Francisco, CA, USA

Hybrid work schedule.

Category
Backend Engineering
Full-Stack Engineering
Software Engineering
Required Skills
Chef
Kubernetes
Rust
Puppet
Java
Go
Terraform
Ansible
C/C++
Linux/Unix
Requirements
  • Proven experience in system programming with C, C++, and/or Rust.
  • Extensive knowledge of Linux Systems Internals and computer architecture.
  • Ability to design and develop distributed cloud storage solutions and features across the stack.
  • Experience building redundant and fault tolerant storage solutions with backups, replication, encryption and data protection mechanisms.
  • Hands-on experience with storage technologies such as NVMe, SSDs, and distributed storage systems.
  • In-depth understanding in at least one of block storage, object storage, and/or file storage.
  • Familiarity with storage protocols like NFS, SMB, iSCSI, and NVMe-oF.
  • Knowledge of professional software engineering practices and best practices for the full software development life cycle, including coding standards, code reviews, source control management, build processes, testing, and operations.
  • Demonstrated track record of contributions to the open source community (e.g., Ceph, GlusterFS, OpenEBS).
  • Strong communication and collaboration skills.
  • Strong fundamentals in physical and software defined networking concepts.
  • Background in kernel or embedded development, particularly with the Linux kernel.
  • Exposure to Kubernetes CSI and cloud-native storage solutions.
  • Exposure to Infrastructure as Code tooling with any of Ansible, Chef, Puppet and/or Terraform.
  • Advanced degree in Computer Science, Engineering, or a related field.
  • Programming experience in Java or Go.
  • Proven leadership experience in a technical role.
  • Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
Responsibilities
  • Develop and execute the roadmap for the storage strategy at Crusoe Cloud.
  • Serve as an engineering lead for the Cloud Storage team, collaborating with technology and engineering leadership to define and implement the long-term strategy for the team.
  • Be highly hands-on, guiding the engineering team through architecture decisions, design processes, design reviews, code reviews, and implementation tasks.
  • Collaborate with the infrastructure organization to develop industry-leading storage infrastructure.
  • Lead file system development, storage architecture design, production support, and cross-functional collaboration.

Crusoe Energy Systems Inc. provides digital infrastructure that aligns with climate goals by using wasted, stranded, or clean energy sources to power high-performance computing and artificial intelligence. The company focuses on clients in the technology and energy sectors, offering scalable solutions that help reduce greenhouse gas emissions and support the transition to cleaner energy. Crusoe's operations involve converting excess natural gas and renewable energy into computing power, which maximizes resource efficiency and minimizes environmental impact. The company generates revenue by supplying its computing solutions to enterprises that need significant computational resources, such as those working in AI and machine learning, and also offers technical support to its customers.

Company Stage

Series C

Total Funding

$891.8M

Headquarters

Denver, Colorado

Founded

2018

Growth & Insights
Headcount

6 month growth

40%

1 year growth

50%

2 year growth

89%
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Simplify's Take

What believers are saying

  • Crusoe's innovative use of flare gas for computing could significantly reduce carbon emissions, appealing to environmentally-conscious employees and investors.
  • The company's partnerships with industry leaders like Gradient and atNorth highlight its potential for rapid technological advancements and market influence.
  • Successful funding rounds, including a $4.5 million seed financing, indicate strong financial backing and growth potential.

What critics are saying

  • The niche focus on flare gas-powered computing may limit market scalability and diversification opportunities.
  • Dependence on volatile sectors like Bitcoin mining could expose Crusoe to market fluctuations and regulatory challenges.

What makes Crusoe unique

  • Crusoe leverages flare gas to power advanced computing, a unique approach that combines environmental sustainability with high-performance computing.
  • Their collaboration with Gradient to extend LLM context windows to 1 million tokens showcases their cutting-edge AI capabilities.
  • Crusoe's vertically-integrated AI infrastructure and focus on eco-friendly Bitcoin mining set them apart from traditional data center operators.

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Benefits

Industry competitive pay

Health insurance package options that include HDHP and PPO, vision, and dental for you and your dependents

Paid life insurance, short-term and long-term disability

Parental leave

Stock options in a fast-growing, well-funded technology company

Pet-friendly offices

Teladoc

401(k) with a 4% match

Unlimited time off

Cell phone reimbursement

Tuition reimbursement

Company paid commuter benefit; $100 per month

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