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As the only vertically integrated AI infrastructure company built from the ground up, we own and operate each layer of the stack - from electrons to tokens - to power the world's most ambitious AI workloads. When you join Crusoe, you join a team that is building the future, faster.\nWe're in the midst of the greatest industrial revolution of our time. The demand for AI compute is boundless, and power is a bottleneck. We're solving that - with an energy-first approach that makes AI infrastructure better for the world and faster for the people innovating with AI.\nWe're looking for problem-solving, opportunity-finding teammates with a sense of urgency, who believe in the scale of our ambition and thrive on a path not fully paved - people who want to grow their careers alongside a team of experts across energy, manufacturing, data center construction, and cloud services.\nIf you want to do the most meaningful work of your career, help our customers and partners advance their AI strategies, and be part of a high-performing team that believes in each other, come build with us at Crusoe.\nAbout the Role:\nWe are seeking a Software Engineer II to architect, design, and develop Cloud Infrastructure management systems and platforms. You'll deliver end-to-end use cases and workflows for a vertically integrated AI-first Crusoe Cloud and play a crucial role in building systems that efficiently plan, monitor, deploy, and operate our infrastructure - directly contributing to key business revenue metrics.\nYou'll be hands-on implementing and building platforms, tools, and frameworks with a focus on reliability, scalability, operational efficiency, and ease of use. Your expertise will help streamline infrastructure planning and management processes as we scale Crusoe Cloud by 10X and beyond.\nWhat You'll Be Working On\nCollaborate extensively across teams to design and implement physical infrastructure management software systems, availability platforms, and frameworks that meet the end-to-end needs of customers hosted on our AI infrastructure.\n\nContribute to the reliability, scalability, and security of our systems and platforms.\n\nDevelop workflows that drive efficiency and meet key business objectives and metrics.\n\nDesign and implement high-performing, highly available cloud architectures optimized for both performance and cost-effectiveness.\n\nStreamline cloud deployment, configuration management, and operations by developing and maintaining effective platforms, interfaces, and automation tooling.\n\nActively contribute to the evolution of our platform by collaborating closely with cross-functional development teams to ensure smooth integration and deployment.\n\nMentor junior engineers and contribute to team growth in collaboration with engineering managers.\n\nWhat You'll Bring to the Team\nA Bachelor's degree in Computer Science or Software Engineering and 5+ years of relevant industry experience.\n\n5+ years of experience building and operating distributed systems at scale.\n\nProven experience with building reliable, scalable, efficient, and secure cloud platforms and systems and effectively running them in production environments.\n\nFluency in one or more programming languages such as Go, Rust, Java, or C++.\n\nA collaborative mindset when working with development and operations teams to build, maintain, and drive adoption of a robust platform.\n\nA solid understanding of cloud security best practices and the ability to implement secure configurations.\n\nExcellent troubleshooting and problem-solving skills to tackle complex infrastructure challenges.\n\nStrong written and verbal communication skills.\n\nA commitment to Crusoe's company values.\n\nBonus Points\nHands-on experience deploying, managing, and troubleshooting Kubernetes clusters.\n\nExperience working in a fast-paced startup environment.\n\nA passion for building energy-efficient, scalable AI infrastructure.\n\nEnthusiasm for sustainability and clean energy innovation.\n\nBenefits:\nCompetitive compensation and equity packages\n\nRestricted Stock Units\n\nPaid time off, paid holidays & leave of absence programs\n\nComprehensive health, dental & vision insurance\n\nEmployer contributions to HSA account\n\nPaid parental leave\n\nPaid life insurance, short-term and long-term disability\n\nProfessional development & tuition reimbursement\n\nMental health & wellness support\n\nCommuter benefits (parking & transit)\n\nCell phone stipend\n\n401(k) Retirement plan with company match up to 4% of salary\n\nVolunteer time off\n\nGlobal travel insurance & emergency assistance\n\nDaily meals allowance\n\nAdditional perks & programs specific to location\n\nCompensation Range\nCompensation will be paid in the range of up to $140,000 - $165,000 + Bonus. Restricted Stock Units are included in all offers. Compensation to be determined by the applicant's knowledge, education, and abilities, as well as internal equity and alignment with market data.\nCrusoe is an Equal Opportunity Employer. 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