About the Role:Crusoe Cloud seeks a highly skilled and experienced Staff Software Engineer to lead the development and execution of our cutting-edge Software Defined Networking strategy. You will play a pivotal role in driving innovation and performance improvements within our network infrastructure by leveraging advanced technologies such as XDP/EBPF, DPDK, SmartNICs, and DPUs/IPUs.
What You'll Be Working On:- 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.
What You'll Bring to the Team:- 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.
Bonus Points:- Advanced degree in Computer Science, Engineering, or a related field.
- Proven leadership experience in a technical role.
- Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
- Experience with cloud networking platforms (AWS, Azure, GCP) and virtualization technologies (VMware, KVM).
- A strong track record of contributions to the open-source community (e.g., Open vSwitch/OVS, Open Virtual Networking/OVN, Multus, Cilium).
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
Compensation RangeCompensation will be paid in the range of up to $215,000 - $260,000 + Bonus. Restricted Stock Units are included in all offers. Compensation to be determined by the applicants knowledge, education, and abilities, as well as internal equity and alignment with market data.
