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Senior Software Enginer, CAPE

CrusoeSan Francisco, CA - USCloud Engineering
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Salary
$172K - $209K USD
Job type
Full-time
Posted
23 Sept 2026
Status
Open · checked 7d ago

About this role

Crusoe is seeking a Senior Software Engineer for the CAPE team in San Francisco, California, to design and develop cloud infrastructure management systems and platforms. This full-time role suits an experienced engineer with a background in distributed systems who wants to build scalable AI infrastructure.

Role Overview

The Senior Software Engineer will architect, design, and develop cloud infrastructure management systems and platforms for a vertically integrated AI-first cloud. The individual in this position will deliver end-to-end use cases and workflows to efficiently plan, monitor, deploy, and operate infrastructure. This role directly contributes to business revenue metrics by building platforms, tools, and frameworks focused on reliability, scalability, and operational efficiency as the cloud scales.

Key Responsibilities

Collaborate across teams to design and implement physical infrastructure management software systems, availability platforms, and frameworks for AI infrastructure customers.
Contribute to the overall reliability, scalability, and security of company systems and platforms.
Build workflows that drive operational efficiency and achieve key business objectives and metrics.
Design and implement high-performing, highly available cloud architectures focused on performance and cost-effectiveness.
Develop and maintain automation tooling, interfaces, and platforms to streamline cloud deployment, configuration management, and operations.
Work closely with cross-functional development teams to integrate and deploy platform updates.
Mentor junior engineers and support team growth alongside engineering managers.

Requirements

Bachelor's degree in Computer Science or Software Engineering.
Minimum of five years of relevant industry experience.
Five or more years of experience building and operating distributed systems at scale.
Proven track record of running reliable, scalable, secure cloud platforms in production environments.
Fluency in programming languages such as Go, Rust, Java, or C++.
Strong collaboration skills with development and operations teams.
Understanding of cloud security best practices and secure configuration implementation.
Excellent troubleshooting, problem-solving, and communication skills.
Alignment with company values.

Nice to Have

Hands-on experience deploying, managing, and troubleshooting Kubernetes clusters.
Experience in a fast-paced startup environment.
Passion for building energy-efficient, scalable AI infrastructure.
Enthusiasm for sustainability and clean energy innovation.

Skills and Tools

Distributed systems
Cloud infrastructure management
Programming languages including Go, Rust, Java, and C++
Kubernetes
Cloud security and automation tooling

Salary and Benefits

Compensation range of $172,000 to $209,000 per year, determined by education, experience, knowledge, skills, abilities, internal equity, and market data.
Restricted Stock Units included in all offers.
Health insurance package options including HDHP, PPO, vision, and dental for employees and dependents.
Employer contributions to HSA accounts.
Paid parental leave, life insurance, short-term and long-term disability, and Teladoc.
401(k) plan featuring a 100% match up to 4% of salary.
Generous paid time off and holiday schedule.
Cell phone reimbursement, tuition reimbursement, Calm app subscription, and MetLife Legal.
Company-paid commuter benefit of $300 per month.

About the Company

Crusoe operates as a vertically integrated AI infrastructure company that owns and operates each layer of the stack from electrons to tokens. The organization uses an energy-first approach to solve power bottlenecks and support global AI workloads while working across energy, manufacturing, data center construction, and cloud services.

How to Apply

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

Skills and tech stack

KubernetesJavaRustC++

Questions candidates ask

What is the salary range for the Senior Software Engineer position?

The compensation range is between $172,000 and $209,000, and all offers include Restricted Stock Units.

Where is this job located?

This position is located in San Francisco, CA, and is an on-site role.

What programming languages are required or preferred?

Applicants must demonstrate fluency in one or more programming languages such as Go, Rust, Java, or C++.

What educational background is required?

A Bachelor's degree in Computer Science or Software Engineering is required.

What benefits are provided with this role?

Benefits include health insurance options, HSA contributions, 401(k) with a 4% match, paid parental leave, PTO, commuter benefits, tuition reimbursement, and more.

Ready to apply?

The application is on the official Crusoe careers page.

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