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Staff Software Engineer, Networking

Crusoe· Cloud Engineering
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San Francisco, CA - US, Sunnyvale, CA - US, Bellevue, WA - US$215k - $260kFull-timePosted 7mo ago

About the role

Crusoe is seeking a Staff Software Engineer to lead the development and execution of the Software Defined Networking strategy, focusing on high-performance networking infrastructure and kernel/driver components using XDP/EBPF, DPDK, SmartNICs, and DPUs/IPUs.

Responsibilities

  • Develop and execute the roadmap for Crusoe Cloud's Software Defined Networking strategy.
  • Lead the engineering team through all phases of the software development lifecycle, including architecture decisions, design processes, design reviews, code reviews, and implementation tasks.
  • Collaborate closely with the network infrastructure organization to develop and deploy industry-leading networking solutions.
  • Lead the design, development, and support of Linux Kernel and driver components, focusing on system architecture and optimization.
  • Drive the adoption and integration of kernel bypass technologies such as XDP/EBPF, AF_XDP, and DPDK.
  • Deep expertise in network accelerators such as Mellanox/NVIDIA SmartNICs (ConnectX-6/7), DPU BlueField-3, or Intel IPU.
  • Collaborate with cross-functional teams across the organization to ensure successful project delivery and operational excellence.

Qualifications

  • 8+ years of proven experience in building and operating high-performance networking systems in a production environment.
  • Strong proficiency in system programming languages such as C, C++, and/or Golang.
  • Deep expertise in Linux Systems Internals, including kernel architecture, memory management, and device drivers.
  • In-depth knowledge of network programming principles and packet processing pipelines.
  • Hands-on experience with kernel bypass technologies like XDP/EBPF, AF_XDP, and DPDK.
  • Proven understanding of TCP/IP and networking accelerators such as Mellanox/Nvidia SmartNICs, DPU Bluefield3, and Intel IPU.
  • Familiarity with technologies like SR-IOV, vDPA, and scalable functions.
  • Strong background in kernel or embedded development, with a focus on the Linux kernel.
  • Experience with Open vSwitch, Openflow, and Open Virtual Networking technologies.
  • Proven ability to effectively communicate and collaborate with both technical and non-technical stakeholders.
  • Demonstrated commitment to professional software engineering best practices, including coding standards, code reviews, source control management, testing, and operations.

Skills

Required:Software Defined NetworkingC/C++Linux Kernel & DriversXDP/EBPFDPDK
Nice to have:GolangOpen vSwitch/Openflow

Benefits

  • Competitive compensation
  • Restricted Stock Units
  • Paid time off & paid holidays
  • Comprehensive health, dental & vision insurance
  • Employer contributions to HSA account
  • Paid parental leave
  • Paid life insurance, short-term and long-term disability
  • Professional development & tuition reimbursement
  • Mental health & wellness support
  • Commuter benefits (parking & transit)
  • Cell phone stipend
  • 401(k) Retirement plan with company match up to 4% of salary
  • Volunteer time off
Last updated Sep 2, 2026. Interested? Apply on the company site.

About Crusoe

The AI factory company | Renewable-powered AI infrastructure

Crusoe provides next-gen AI infrastructure and cloud compute using an energy-first approach. Deploy AI workloads at scale with reliable performance and 24/7 support.

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