Role Overview
The Senior Staff Network Engineer, Deployment position at Crusoe is an opportunity to serve as the technical owner for global network infrastructure deployments in San Francisco, CA. This senior role suits an experienced infrastructure professional ready to shape cutting-edge AI cloud capabilities and high-performance computing systems.
Key Responsibilities
Formulate the multi-quarter roadmap for deploying network infrastructure across global data centers, backbone connections, and edge sites.
Draft internal RFC documents and define rigorous standards for physical and logical network provisioning, cabling, and validation.
Collaborate with network architects to ensure designs can scale and function effectively under heavy operational demands.
Direct the technical path for zero-touch provisioning, infrastructure as code, and validation tools utilizing Python and Ansible.
Set site acceptance testing guidelines and commissioning parameters to guarantee flawless handoffs to operational teams.
Formulate global vendor and partner strategies for structured cabling and remote hands while influencing hardware manufacturer roadmaps.
Coordinate with supply chain leads regarding capacity planning, asset lifecycles, and backbone expansion timelines.
Guide and mentor senior technical staff, lead design reviews, and foster systemic improvements across the deployment organization.
Requirements
Twelve or more years of network engineering experience centered on large-scale data center rollouts within hyperscale, cloud, or ISP sectors.
Extensive history of authoring technical standards, driving large-scale initiatives, and acting as a primary technical authority.
Direct familiarity managing massive environments containing thousands of network devices across multiple geographic regions.
Comprehensive understanding of physical layer specifications, structured cabling, optical transceivers, and data center environmental constraints.
Deep practical knowledge of Arista, Juniper, and NVIDIA hardware platforms operating in leaf-spine topologies.
Fluent proficiency in networking protocols including BGP, EVPN-VXLAN, and LLDP for fabric provisioning.
Demonstrated capability building and deploying automation frameworks utilized by wider engineering teams.
Advanced diagnostic proficiency for resolving intricate physical and link-layer faults using specialized test equipment.
A bachelor degree in a technical discipline or equivalent practical background in hyperscale settings.
Skills and Tools
Python
Ansible
Infrastructure as Code (IaC)
CI/CD pipelines
BGP and EVPN-VXLAN routing protocols
Arista (EOS), Juniper (Junos), and NVIDIA/Mellanox platforms
Fiber optics, cabling, and physical layer diagnostics
Salary and Benefits
Salary range between $225,000 and $275,000 plus bonus opportunities
Restricted Stock Units included in employment offers
Comprehensive health, dental, and vision insurance with HSA contributions
401(k) retirement plan featuring a company match up to four percent
Paid time off, holidays, parental leave, and various leave programs
Life insurance alongside short-term and long-term disability coverage
Professional development funds, tuition reimbursement, and wellness support
Commuter benefits, cell phone stipends, daily meal allowances, and global travel insurance
About the Company
Crusoe operates as a vertically integrated artificial intelligence infrastructure enterprise focused on bridging the gap between energy abundance and intelligence. The organization builds and manages the complete stack, moving from power generation sources to tokens, in order to support massive AI workloads with an energy-first approach.
How to Apply
Interested candidates should visit the official Crusoe careers page to submit their application for this role.
