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Engineering Manager, Deployment

CrusoeSan Francisco, CA - USCloud Engineering
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Salary
$200K - $240K USD
Job type
Full-time
Posted
23 Sept 2026
Status
Open · checked 7d ago

About this role

The Engineering Manager, Deployment role at Crusoe in San Francisco, California, is a full-time position suited for an experienced technical leader with a background in infrastructure deployment. This position involves leading a team responsible for bringing global high-performance compute and AI infrastructure networks online at scale.

Role Overview

Crusoe Cloud is seeking an Engineering Manager, Deployment to help lead the organization that physically and logically brings the global network online. The individual in this position will manage a deployment team's personnel, operational processes, and project delivery across multiple concurrent global builds. Working closely with network deployment technical leadership, the manager will execute against established strategies, handle vendor performance, and maintain rigorous testing standards.

Key Responsibilities

Build and manage a team of Network Production Engineers across multiple locations and time zones.
Execute the automation strategy across the deployment lifecycle, utilizing ZTP-based provisioning, Ansible-driven configuration, and CI/CD pipelines.
Oversee on-time and zero-defect delivery for assigned site build-outs.
Provide program status reporting and risk escalation to leadership teams.
Manage external vendors, remote hands, and data center providers to ensure adherence to Service Level Agreements.
Ensure burn-in and site acceptance testing standards are consistently met.
Support capacity planning by providing input on hardware lifecycles and lead-time risks.
Participate in cross-site retrospectives and post-incident reviews to identify tooling and process gaps.
Build sites matching frontend and backend network reference architectures.

Requirements

Six or more years of experience in network engineering or data center deployment.
Two or more years of experience managing engineers within a large-scale infrastructure environment.
Demonstrated ability to manage multiple complex, concurrent projects across different time zones and vendors.
Technical familiarity with physical layer standards, leaf-spine fabrics, and networking protocols such as BGP and EVPN-VXLAN.
Working knowledge of deployment automation patterns and CI/CD workflows.
Bachelor degree in a technical field or equivalent practical experience in hyperscale or ISP environments.

Skills and Tools

Python
Ansible
ZTP-based deployment automation
CI/CD pipelines
Network routing protocols (BGP, EVPN-VXLAN, LLDP)
Leaf-spine fabric technologies (Arista, Juniper, NVIDIA-Mellanox)
Physical layer standards (structured cabling, optics)

Salary and Benefits

The salary range for this position is up to $200,000 to $240,000 per year, plus a bonus and Restricted Stock Units. Comprehensive benefits include competitive compensation, paid time off, paid holidays, health, dental, and vision insurance, employer HSA contributions, paid parental leave, life insurance, short-term and long-term disability, professional development, tuition reimbursement, mental health support, commuter benefits, a cell phone stipend, a 401(k) retirement plan with a match up to 4 percent, volunteer time off, global travel insurance, and a daily meals allowance.

About the Company

Crusoe operates as a vertically integrated artificial intelligence infrastructure company, owning and operating layers of the stack from energy generation to token delivery. The organization aims to solve power bottlenecks for AI compute through an energy-first approach.

How to Apply

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

Skills and tech stack

Questions candidates ask

What is the location of the Engineering Manager, Deployment role?

The position is based in San Francisco, California, on a full-time, non-remote basis.

What is the compensation range for this position?

The salary range is up to $200,000 to $240,000 per year, plus a bonus and Restricted Stock Units.

What experience is required to apply?

Applicants need six or more years of experience in network engineering or data center deployment, including at least two years of managing engineers in a large-scale infrastructure environment.

What technical skills are mentioned in the requirements?

Required technical competencies include Python, Ansible, ZTP-based deployment automation, CI/CD pipelines, leaf-spine fabric architectures, and protocols like BGP and EVPN-VXLAN.

What benefits are provided by the employer?

Benefits include medical, dental, and vision insurance, 401(k) matching up to 4 percent, paid time off, parental leave, tuition reimbursement, commuter benefits, daily meal allowances, and health savings account contributions.

Ready to apply?

The application is on the official Crusoe careers page.

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