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Senior Hardware Systems Engineer

CrusoeSunnyvale, CA - USCloud Engineering
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Salary
$170K - $205K USD
Job type
Full-time
Posted
3 Aug 2026
Status
Open · checked 7d ago

About this role

The Senior Hardware Systems Engineer position at Crusoe is an on-site full-time role based in Sunnyvale, California, within the Cloud Engineering department. This opportunity suits an engineering professional with four to eight years of experience looking to drive the full hardware lifecycle for advanced AI infrastructure.

Role Overview

Crusoe is seeking a Senior Hardware Systems Engineer to join the Hardware Systems Engineering team in Sunnyvale, CA. This professional will strengthen the company's capabilities in debugging, validation, and production support for high-performance compute systems. The person in this role takes ownership of the entire hardware lifecycle, ranging from initial prototype bring-up to large-scale production operations, while driving automation and reliability across the Crusoe Cloud GPU and CPU infrastructure.

Key Responsibilities

Drive the full hardware development and sustaining lifecycle, covering feasibility, bring-up, validation, deployment, and ongoing production support.
Develop and maintain scripting and automation frameworks focused on hardware testing, diagnostics, and continuous reliability enhancements.
Lead deep troubleshooting and debugging across PCIe link training, InfiniBand fabric connectivity, and NVMe storage performance bottlenecks.
Conduct rigorous system validation and characterization for GPU, CPU, and high-performance computing platforms.
Support end-to-end integration and solution testing to ensure cloud products meet performance and scalability standards.
Collaborate alongside mechanical, thermal, firmware, software, and manufacturing teams to resolve complex system-level issues.
Drive prototyping, qualification, and high-volume manufacturing readiness with both internal groups and external vendors.
Provide data-driven insights to help shape the organization's hardware roadmap and long-term reliability strategy.

Requirements

Four to eight years of professional experience in hardware development, validation, sustaining engineering, or production engineering.
Strong hands-on expertise with debugging and development in PCIe, InfiniBand, and NVMe storage technologies.
Deep proficiency spanning hardware bring-up, board-level debugging, and system-level validation.
Capability to design and implement automation frameworks for hardware testing.
Technical background in digital and analog design, server architecture, and high-performance compute hardware.
Experience working across thermal, mechanical, firmware, and software functions in multidisciplinary settings.
Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Electrical Engineering, Computer Engineering, or equivalent practical experience.

Nice to Have

Experience designing or optimizing GPU-to-GPU communication architectures dedicated to AI and machine learning workloads.
Direct experience integrating NVLink or other next-generation GPU interconnect technologies.
Familiarity with cutting-edge GPU architectures for AI and high-performance computing environments.
Expertise supporting or designing systems across both ARM and x86 server architectures.
Background centered on sustainable or energy-efficient hardware design practices.
Advanced certifications or relevant coursework focusing on AI and HPC hardware systems.

Skills and Tools

Python scripting for automation frameworks and hardware testing
Shell scripting and related diagnostic tools
Hardware bring-up and board-level debugging techniques
PCIe, InfiniBand, and NVMe storage troubleshooting
Digital and analog design principles

Salary and Benefits

Annual compensation range between $170,000 and $205,000 USD
Restricted Stock Units included in all formal employment offers
Compensation determination based on the applicant's knowledge, education, abilities, internal equity, and market alignment

About the Company

Crusoe operates as a vertically integrated AI infrastructure company built to power ambitious AI workloads from electrons to tokens. The organization addresses power bottlenecks in the industrial revolution with an energy-first approach that makes AI infrastructure sustainable and fast. Team members work across energy, manufacturing, data center construction, and cloud services to advance global AI strategies.

How to Apply

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

Skills and tech stack

Python

Questions candidates ask

What is the location of the Senior Hardware Systems Engineer role?

The position is located in Sunnyvale, California, and is an on-site role within the Cloud Engineering department.

What is the salary range for this position?

The compensation ranges from $170,000 to $205,000 per year, and all offers include Restricted Stock Units.

How many years of experience are required?

Candidates need four to eight years of experience in hardware development, validation, sustaining engineering, or production engineering.

What educational background is expected?

Applicants should hold a Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Electrical Engineering, Computer Engineering, or have equivalent practical experience.

What core technical skills are emphasized in the job description?

Key technical areas include hardware bring-up, Python scripting, PCIe, InfiniBand, NVMe storage debugging, and system-level validation.

Ready to apply?

The application is on the official Crusoe careers page.

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