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Principal Hardware Product Manager - Spark

Crusoe· Strategic Initiatives
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Denver, CO - US$225k - $255kFull-timePosted 3w ago

About the role

Crusoe seeks a Principal Hardware Product Manager to own the multi-year hardware roadmap and PRDs for Crusoe Spark™, the modular datacenter. Role focuses on physical infrastructure (structural, thermal, electrical) that houses compute defined by Cloud Product, translating GPU/server/rack requirements into modular hardware specifications and managing hardware generation transitions.

Responsibilities

  • Hardware Roadmap Ownership: Own and maintain the multi-year Spark hardware roadmap.
  • Hardware PRD Authorship: Author precise Spark PRDs for physical modules, translating compute needs into concrete structural, thermal, and electrical specifications.
  • Compute-to-Hardware Translation: Receive Cloud Product’s GPU, server, and rack requirements and translate them into modular physical configurations - power envelopes/distribution, rack weights, fluid specs. Partner with Cloud Product leads and own the facility-side interface: power distribution to racks, fluid flow, rack weight and floor loadings etc.
  • Physical Version Management: Manage hardware generation transitions. Define cut-in criteria, retrofit rules, module-side accommodation of rack footprint, loading, and cooling interface per Cloud Product’s rack specifications., and documentation required for manufacturing release.

Qualifications

  • Physical Infrastructure Roadmap Expertise: 10-15 years owning multi-year physical product roadmaps, with a proven track record shipping complex hardware or heavy mechanical/electrical infrastructure.
  • Disciplined Hardware PRD Management: Expertise in writing clear hardware product requirements (PRDs) for physical systems and requisite sub-systems separating product requirements from engineering requirements, and designing to requirements supplied by an upstream customer or platform team.
  • Cross-Functional Leadership: Track record driving alignment across mechanical, electrical, structural, thermal, and manufacturing teams during first-of-a-kind builds.
  • Clear Technical Communication: Exceptional written communication with emphasis on precise engineering trade-off documentation and executive-level clarity.

Skills

Required:Hardware PRD writingPhysical infrastructure roadmapCross-functional leadership

Benefits

  • Competitive compensation and equity packages
  • Restricted Stock Units
  • Paid time off, paid holidays & leave of absence programs
  • 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
  • Global travel insurance & emergency assistance
  • Daily meals allowance
  • Additional perks & programs specific to location
Last updated Oct 22, 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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