Role Overview
The Manager, Finance - Data Center Design position at Crusoe is an on-site opportunity located in San Francisco, California, offering professionals the chance to optimize infrastructure economics. This role is well-suited for experienced candidates with a background in engineering, infrastructure planning, or commercial trade-offs who want to shape the future of AI technology.
Key Responsibilities
Lead comprehensive trade-off analyses balancing space, power density, and financial cost for brand-new data center layouts.
Partner alongside Finance, Engineering, and Supply Chain groups to turn strict commercial targets and schedules into actionable design guidelines.
Collaborate closely with mechanical and electrical engineering units to assess cooling structures, power delivery methods, and rack density limits.
Construct and maintain detailed cost models that evaluate alternate design options against total installed costs and pricing metrics per kilowatt or square foot.
Create standardized reference architectures and repeatable design blueprints that minimize engineering delays across different sites.
Assess emerging vendor equipment and power technologies to discover opportunities for faster deployments and better capital efficiency.
Facilitate regular cross-functional review sessions to confirm that technical blueprints align seamlessly with commercial expectations prior to final approval.
Requirements
Bring at least 7 years of professional background working in data center infrastructure planning, design, or specialized engineering.
Possess a solid grasp of electrical and mechanical data center systems, including structural limits, power distribution, and cooling methodologies.
Demonstrate previous success working alongside business teams to convert strict financial and timeline limits into engineering solutions.
Demonstrate proficiency in building and managing quantitative cost models to contrast multiple design alternatives.
Display excellent communication abilities to bridge conversations between technical engineers and financial stakeholders.
Hold a bachelor's degree in Architecture, Structural Engineering, Electrical Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, or a closely related discipline.
Nice to Have
Prior hands-on exposure working directly with high-density compute systems, including GPU-dense infrastructure, HPC, or AI and ML environments.
Holding an advanced academic degree beyond the bachelor's level.
Skills and Tools
Data center electrical and mechanical systems evaluation
Power and cooling optimization strategies
Financial cost modeling and quantitative trade-off analysis
Cross-functional stakeholder management
Reference architecture standardization
High-density compute infrastructure planning
Salary and Benefits
Annual compensation ranging from $160,000 to $195,000 plus bonus opportunities
Restricted Stock Units included in standard offers
Comprehensive health, vision, and dental insurance plans alongside employer HSA funding contributions
Paid time off, holidays, and various leave programs including paid parental leave
401(k) retirement plan featuring a company match reaching up to 4% of base earnings
Financial support for professional development, tuition reimbursement, and wellness programs
Daily meal allowances, commuter transit benefits, and a dedicated cell phone stipend
Life insurance, long-term disability, short-term disability, and global travel emergency assistance
About the Company
Crusoe operates as a vertically integrated artificial intelligence infrastructure enterprise managing every layer of the technology stack from raw energy to digital tokens. The organization focuses on solving power bottlenecks through an energy-first approach designed to make digital infrastructure faster and more sustainable.
How to Apply
Interested candidates should visit the official Crusoe careers page to submit their application for this San Francisco based opportunity.
