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Engineering Manager, Data Platform

CrusoeSan Francisco, CA - USCTO Office
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Salary
$215K - $260K USD
Job type
Full-time
Posted
31 Jul 2026
Status
Open · checked 7d ago

About this role

Crusoe is seeking an Engineering Manager for the Data Platform in San Francisco to lead a high-impact team of data engineers building the foundation of cloud and AI intelligence. This full-time leadership role suits an experienced engineering manager with a background in data architecture who wants to drive mission-critical data operations.

Role Overview

As the Engineering Manager for the Data Team, the selected professional will steer a high-performing group of data engineers responsible for Crusoe’s foundational cloud and AI intelligence. This position connects technical execution with overarching business strategy to guarantee that data infrastructure remains scalable, dependable, and capable of generating actionable insights for climate-aligned energy and AI systems. Success in this position is evaluated through engineer mentorship, data platform stability, and the successful delivery of a strategic technical roadmap.

Key Responsibilities

Guide, mentor, and expand a team of data engineers through regular 1:1 sessions, career coaching, and a culture centered on psychological safety.
Collaborate with product, data science, and cloud leaders to establish long-term visions and quarterly OKRs for the data platform.
Take part in technical design reviews to guarantee the construction of maintainable and scalable architectures covering data lakes, data warehouses, and ETL frameworks.
Promote engineering standards encompassing CI/CD pipelines, data quality observability, and incident management procedures.
Drive recruitment efforts to scale the team with diverse engineering talent.
Serve as the main contact point for internal stakeholders to keep the data team focused on top priorities.

Requirements

Minimum of 5 years of experience managing engineering teams.
Total of 7 or more years of professional background in data engineering or software engineering.
Proven technical depth in the modern data stack including Python, SQL, Airflow, Snowflake, Kafka, and cloud environments like AWS and GCP.
Track record of delivering complex, multi-quarter technical projects on schedule and with high quality.
Exceptional communication skills to explain intricate technical obstacles to executive stakeholders.
People-first mindset dedicated to team mentorship and career development.

Nice to Have

Background working with bare metal hardware, hyperscaler clouds, or GPU infrastructure.
Deep familiarity with high-performance computing or AI and machine learning data specifications.
Previous tenure at a fast-growing startup environment.

Skills and Tools

Python
SQL
AWS
GCP
Kafka
Airflow
Snowflake

Salary and Benefits

Annual base compensation ranging from $215,000 to $260,000 plus bonus.
Restricted Stock Units included in employment offers.
Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision insurance alongside employer HSA contributions.
Paid time off, holidays, parental leave, and leave of absence programs.
401(k) retirement plan featuring a company match up to 4% of the salary.
Professional development funds, tuition reimbursement, and mental health support.
Daily meals allowance, commuter benefits, and cell phone stipends.
Life insurance, short-term disability, long-term disability, and global travel insurance.

About the Company

Crusoe operates as a vertically integrated AI infrastructure company that controls every layer of the computing stack from energy sources to AI tokens. The organization focuses on solving power bottlenecks for the AI industry through an energy-first approach that prioritizes environmental sustainability while accelerating technological innovation.

How to Apply

Interested candidates should visit the official Crusoe careers page to submit an application for this position.

Skills and tech stack

PythonSQLAWSGCPKafkaAirflowSnowflake

Questions candidates ask

What is the salary range for the Engineering Manager, Data Platform role?

The annual base compensation ranges from $215,000 to $260,000, plus a bonus and Restricted Stock Units.

Where is this job located?

This position is located in San Francisco, California.

How many years of management experience are required?

Candidates must have at least 5 years of experience managing engineering teams, alongside a total of 7+ years in software or data engineering.

What technical skills are needed for this role?

Required technical skills include Python, SQL, AWS, GCP, Kafka, Airflow, and Snowflake.

What benefits does Crusoe provide to employees?

Benefits include health, dental, and vision insurance, 401(k) matching up to 4%, paid parental leave, professional development, daily meal allowances, commuter benefits, and health savings account contributions.

Ready to apply?

The application is on the official Crusoe careers page.

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