Principal Software Engineer, SDN Networking

• Develop and execute the roadmap for the Software Defined Networking strategy at Crusoe Cloud
• Guide the engineering team through architecture decisions, design processes, design reviews, code reviews, and implementation tasks
• Collaborate with the network infrastructure organization to develop industry-leading networking infrastructure
• Lead Linux Kernel and driver development, system architecture design, production support, and cross-functional collaboration

This role drives meaningful innovation and makes a tangible impact by developing sustainable technology that powers responsible, transformative cloud infrastructure for the AI revolution.

• 10+ years of related experience building and operating at scale in a production environment
• Proven experience in system programming with C, C++ and/or Rust
• Extensive knowledge of Linux Systems Internals and computer architecture
• Expertise in Network Programming and Packet Processing pipelines
• Hands-on experience with kernel bypass technologies such as XDP/EBPF, AF_XDP, and DPDK
• In-depth understanding of TCP/IP and network accelerators like Mellanox/Nvidia SmartNIC (ConnectX6/7), DPU Bluefield3, and Intel IPU
• Familiarity with SR-IOV, vDPA, and scalable functions
• Strong background in kernel or embedded development, particularly with the Linux kernel
• Experience with Open vSwitch, Openflow, and Open Virtual Networking
• Knowledge of professional software engineering practices and best practices for the full software development life cycle
• Demonstrated track record of contributions to the open source community

• Industry competitive pay
• Restricted Stock Units in a fast growing, well-funded technology company
• Health insurance package options that include HDHP and PPO, vision, and dental for you and your dependents
• Employer contributions to HSA accounts
• Paid Parental Leave
• Paid life insurance, short-term and long-term disability
• Teladoc
• 401(k) with a 100% match up to 4% of salary
• Generous paid time off and holiday schedule
• Cell phone reimbursement
• Tuition reimbursement
• Subscription to the Calm app
• MetLife Legal
• Company paid commuter benefit; $300 per month
• Compensation range: $238,000 - $298,000 a year + Bonus

Crusoe's mission is to accelerate the abundance of energy and intelligence, crafting the engine that powers a world where people can create ambitiously with AI without sacrificing scale, speed, or sustainability.