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Senior Software Engineer, Data Platform

CrusoeSan Francisco, CA - USCTO Office
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Salary
$170K - $205K USD
Job type
Full-time
Posted
10 Sept 2026
Status
Open · checked 7d ago

About this role

Crusoe is seeking a full-time Senior Software Engineer for their Data Platform team to design foundational infrastructure in San Francisco, CA. This on-site role suits an experienced engineer with a strong background in distributed systems who wants to accelerate sustainable AI infrastructure.

Role Overview

Crusoe is hiring a full-time Senior Data Engineer to join the central Data Science and Engineering group as an early team member. This strictly on-site position operates out of the San Francisco or Sunnyvale office, with remote options unavailable. The professional stepping into this role will architect and build core data platform infrastructure that supports AI and cloud operations, going beyond traditional pipelines to design the underlying systems.

Key Responsibilities

Design and construct scalable, dependable data infrastructure systems to support analytics, operational intelligence, and machine learning across the organization.
Create robust storage solutions and high-performance data processing frameworks tailored to cloud operations and AI infrastructure needs.
Deploy observability, monitoring, and validation systems to maintain platform reliability and data integrity at scale.
Work alongside data scientists, software engineers, and operations personnel to deliver solutions that accelerate organizational goals.
Define data engineering best practices, guide architectural choices, and mentor expanding team members.

Requirements

Hold a Bachelor's degree or foreign equivalent in Information Systems, Computer Science, Data Engineering, or a related technical field.
Bring a minimum of 5 years of progressive, post-baccalaureate experience in software engineering, data infrastructure, or a related discipline.
Demonstrate proficiency in Python alongside at least one systems-level language like Java, C++, or C (Go is preferred).
Possess expertise in data platforms such as data lakes, data warehouses, streaming systems, and ETL or ELT frameworks.
Show understanding of distributed computing principles and advanced SQL skills for database design and query optimization.
Exhibit familiarity with modern DevOps practices, including infrastructure automation, containerization, and CI/CD.

Nice to Have

Practical knowledge of Google Cloud Platform data services including BigQuery, Pub/Sub, Cloud Storage, and Dataflow.
Experience utilizing Apache Beam.
Background in constructing infrastructure specifically for cloud computing platforms or AI and machine learning workloads.
Previous tenure on an early-stage or growing data team contributing to foundational systems.
Familiarity with orchestration tools such as Airflow, Prefect, or Dagster.
Experience handling real-time data processing and streaming architectures.

Skills and Tools

Python
SQL
Java
C++
Google Cloud Platform (GCP)
Airflow
Distributed Systems
ETL/ELT Frameworks

Salary and Benefits

Annual salary compensation ranging from $170,000 to $205,000 plus bonus, determined by knowledge, education, abilities, market data, and internal equity.
Restricted Stock Units included with all employment offers.
Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision insurance coverage alongside employer HSA contributions.
Paid time off, paid holidays, and paid parental leave.
401(k) retirement plan featuring a company match of up to 4%.
Short-term disability, long-term disability, and paid life insurance.
Professional development, tuition reimbursement, and mental health support.
Commuter benefits, cell phone stipend, and volunteer time off.

About the Company

Crusoe is vertically integrated to own and operate every layer of the AI infrastructure stack from electrons to tokens, taking an energy-first approach to meet boundless AI compute demands sustainably. The company brings together experts across energy, data center construction, manufacturing, and cloud services to solve power bottlenecks and advance modern AI strategies.

How to Apply

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

Skills and tech stack

PythonSQLGCPJavaC++Airflow

Questions candidates ask

Is this position remote?

No, this is a strictly on-site role based out of the San Francisco or Sunnyvale, CA office. Remote work arrangements are not eligible.

What is the salary range for the Senior Software Engineer, Data Platform role?

The compensation ranges from $170,000 to $205,000 per year, plus a bonus and Restricted Stock Units.

What are the minimum education requirements?

Candidates must have a Bachelor's degree or foreign equivalent in Computer Science, Data Engineering, Information Systems, or a closely related technical field.

How many years of experience are required?

Applicants need a minimum of 5+ years of progressive, post-baccalaureate experience in software engineering, data infrastructure engineering, or a related role.

What programming languages are required or valued?

Proficiency in Python and at least one systems-level language (Go preferred; Java, C, or C++ also valued) is required.

Ready to apply?

The application is on the official Crusoe careers page.

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