Crusoe is seeking a full-time Director, People Success - Tech based in San Francisco, California to serve as a strategic partner to product and engineering leadership. This position suits an experienced HR professional who wants to guide organizational growth and technical talent strategy at an AI infrastructure company.
Role Overview
In this position, the director works closely with vice presidents and senior leaders to navigate rapid growth, organizational evolution, and workforce challenges within the technology department. The individual acts as a core advisor on team structures, culture scaling, and talent management while operating out of the San Francisco office.
Key Responsibilities
Serve as a trusted advisor to Product and Engineering VPs regarding organizational design, team structuring, and people strategy.
Lead organizational assessments and headcount planning to align the workforce with company objectives.
Coach and develop engineering and product managers to improve leadership capabilities and team performance.
Partner with leaders to establish leveling, career paths, and growth frameworks suited for a technical organization.
Build and execute talent development initiatives such as mentorship tracks, leadership pipelines, and skill accelerators.
Design and drive engagement and retention strategies tailored specifically for technical staff.
Utilize people analytics to spot organizational health trends, evaluate attrition risks, and guide action.
Collaborate with talent acquisition on hiring strategies, calibration, and candidate experiences for key technical positions.
Partner with the broader people team to refine performance cycles, compensation reviews, and management programs.
Champion an inclusive culture and guide teams through change management during periods of fast growth.
Requirements
Ten or more years of experience working as an HR Business Partner or in an equivalent capacity, with significant time spent supporting product or engineering groups.
Deep familiarity with technical organizations, engineering mindsets, and building trust in technical environments.
Demonstrated history of partnering with senior executives on organizational design, headcount planning, and talent strategy.
Ability to operate smoothly within fast-moving, ambiguous settings without a predefined playbook.
Strong data orientation capable of utilizing people analytics to identify risks and justify changes.
High emotional intelligence, sound judgment, and reliable follow-through for handling sensitive situations.
Experience coaching managers through leadership transitions and difficult performance discussions.
Capability to work autonomously, build initiatives from scratch, and drive them to completion.
Holds a bachelor's degree or possesses equivalent professional experience.
Nice to Have
Genuine curiosity about artificial intelligence and related infrastructure.
Previous experience supporting hypergrowth technology companies through major scaling phases.
Familiarity with human resources information systems and applicant tracking platforms like Workday or Ashby.
Background in building or refining people programs from the ground up.
Skills and Tools
Strategic HR business partnering
Organizational design and headcount planning
Manager coaching and leadership development
People analytics and data-driven storytelling
Change management and technical talent retention
Familiarity with tools like Workday and Ashby
Salary and Benefits
Annual compensation ranging between $195,000 and $270,000, plus a bonus
Restricted Stock Units included with all offers
Paid time off, paid holidays, and leave of absence programs
Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision insurance coverage
Employer contributions to health savings accounts (HSA)
Paid parental leave, life insurance, short-term disability, and long-term disability
Professional development and tuition reimbursement options
Mental health and wellness support along with daily meal allowances
Commuter benefits for parking and transit plus cell phone stipends
401(k) retirement plan with company match up to four percent
Volunteer time off, global travel insurance, and emergency assistance
About the Company
Crusoe operates as a vertically integrated artificial intelligence infrastructure company managing operations from power sources to intelligence tokens. The organization focuses on energy-first methodologies to support large-scale AI workloads and power the future of compute.
How to Apply
Interested candidates should visit the official Crusoe careers page to submit an application for this opportunity.
