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Director of Engineering, Compute Cloud

CrusoeSan Francisco, CA - USCloud Engineering
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Salary
$285K - $335K USD
Job type
Full-time
Posted
11 Sept 2026
Status
Open · checked 9d ago

About this role

The Director of Engineering, Compute Cloud position at Crusoe involves leading the development of foundational Infrastructure-as-a-Service offerings in San Francisco, CA. This full-time role suits an experienced engineering leader eager to advance carbon-reducing, AI-focused cloud platforms for enterprise customers.

Role Overview

Crusoe is seeking a Director of Engineering - Cloud Compute to drive foundational IaaS offerings and accelerate the evolution of a carbon-reducing, AI-focused cloud platform. In this San Francisco-based position, the leader will manage complex technical initiatives, guide engineering professionals, and partner across departments to deliver dependable cloud solutions. The work directly supports rapidly growing AI companies and enterprise AI teams utilizing high-performance GPU compute products alongside VPC and cluster networking technology.

Key Responsibilities

Direct cloud compute engineering at Crusoe Cloud by partnering with leadership to design and execute long-term strategic roadmaps.
Direct the engineering team through architectural choices, design reviews, code reviews, and tactical implementation.
Expand the department by managing onboarding, developing new managers, and establishing scalable organizational workflows.
Track emerging industry trends in cloud software to keep Crusoe's portfolio competitive.
Lead recruitment and retention initiatives to cultivate high-performing technology professionals.

Requirements

Minimum of 7 years of engineering management experience paired with 10 or more years in software engineering.
Comprehensive knowledge of compute products, including CPUs, GPUs, and ASIC accelerators, alongside consumption models.
Familiarity with major hypervisors and virtualization technologies like KVM, VMware ESXi, and Microsoft Hyper-V.
Understanding of artificial intelligence and machine learning workloads and how they shape data center compute demands.
Demonstrated background in designing and maintaining scalable, highly available, fault-tolerant distributed systems.
Mastery of modern software engineering best practices spanning coding standards, source control, testing, and operational lifecycle management.
Advanced analytical, problem-solving, communication, and collaboration capabilities.

Nice to Have

Documented success running production infrastructure against strict SLAs and SLOs using fleet-wide observability tools.
Advanced mastery of Linux environments, configuration management, and deployment automation for large-scale compute fleets.
Proven leadership capacity within fast-moving, ambiguous environments requiring cross-functional structure and alignment.
Contributions to open-source or upstream projects tied to cloud infrastructure, containerization, or virtualization platforms like Kubernetes.

Skills and Tools

Kubernetes
Linux environments
Virtualization technologies (KVM, VMware ESXi, Microsoft Hyper-V)
Distributed systems architecture
Compute products (CPU, GPU, ASIC accelerators)

Salary and Benefits

Base compensation range between $285,000 and $335,000 per year, plus a bonus
Restricted Stock Units included in all offers
Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision health plans with HSA employer contributions
401(k) retirement plan featuring a company match of up to 4% of salary
Paid time off, holidays, leave programs, and parental leave
Life insurance, short-term disability, and long-term disability coverage
Professional development, tuition reimbursement, and mental health support
Commuter benefits, cell phone stipend, daily meals allowance, and volunteer time off

About the Company

Crusoe operates as a vertically integrated AI infrastructure company controlling every layer of the stack from energy generation to token output. The organization builds high-performance AI workloads with an energy-first approach designed to make infrastructure environmentally sustainable and faster for innovators.

How to Apply

Interested candidates should submit their application directly on the official Crusoe careers page.

Skills and tech stack

Kubernetes

Questions candidates ask

What is the salary range for the Director of Engineering, Compute Cloud role?

The salary ranges from $285,000 to $335,000 per year, plus a bonus and Restricted Stock Units.

Where is this job located?

This full-time position is located in San Francisco, California.

How many years of experience are required?

The role requires at least 7 years of engineering management experience and a minimum of 10 years working in software engineering.

What benefits are included with employment at Crusoe?

Benefits include competitive compensation, health insurance, HSA contributions, 401(k) matching up to 4%, paid time off, parental leave, tuition reimbursement, daily meal allowances, and commuter benefits.

How should I apply for this position?

Candidates can apply directly through the official Crusoe company careers page.

Ready to apply?

The application is on the official Crusoe careers page.

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