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Staff Production Engineer, Compute

CrusoeSunnyvale, CA - USCloud Engineering
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Salary
$209K - $253K USD
Job type
Full-time
Posted
13 Jul 2026
Status
Open · checked 7d ago

About this role

The Staff Production Engineer, Compute position at Crusoe in Sunnyvale, California, involves supporting virtualization, hypervisors, and kernel-level performance for the company's compute infrastructure. This full-time role suits experienced infrastructure professionals with a background in Linux systems and a desire to build sustainable, AI-first cloud architecture.

Role Overview

Crusoe is seeking a Staff Production Engineer to focus on compute infrastructure, virtualization, and kernel performance. Operating in Sunnyvale, CA, the professional will optimize bare-metal and virtualized compute platforms to deliver high performance, security, and scalability for modern artificial intelligence and high-performance computing workloads.

Key Responsibilities

Build automation and observability software to monitor infrastructure from the kernel layer up to orchestration.
Scale and maintain the virtualization stack using technologies like KVM, QEMU, and other hypervisors.
Partner with Linux kernel and hardware divisions to troubleshoot performance bottlenecks, driver issues, and hardware offloads.
Optimize compute performance for AI and HPC workloads covering CPU, GPU, and DPU or NIC resources.
Conduct root cause investigations for kernel crashes, hardware-software integration challenges, and performance regressions.
Implement hypervisor enhancements to boost guest virtual machine reliability and workload isolation.
Tune kernel subsystems such as the process scheduler, memory management, NUMA configurations, and interrupt handling.
Cooperate with platform units to deploy and test support for new compute hardware like SmartNICs, BlueField units, and TPUs.

Requirements

Eight or more years of professional background in compute SRE, Linux system engineering, or compute infrastructure positions.
Deep expertise in Linux kernel internals, including memory allocation, the scheduler, and driver subsystems.
Practical background with virtualization architectures such as KVM, Xen, QEMU, or VMware.
Familiarity with SmartNICs and DPUs like NVIDIA CX6/7 and BlueField-3, alongside kernel bypass approaches.
Advanced programming capabilities in at least one language: Go, C, or Rust.
Capability in system-level debugging tools, covering kdump, kexec, and kernel panic analysis.
Proficiency with Infrastructure as Code software and CI/CD workflows for bare-metal or cloud platforms.
Comprehensive knowledge of compute scheduling, high-throughput networking, and resource management.

Nice to Have

Background in porting or managing custom Linux distributions or kernels for specialized platforms.
Exposure to AI model infrastructure and managing workload orchestration across GPU clusters.
Past contributions to low-level infrastructure projects, KVM, or the Linux kernel.

Skills and Tools

Linux Kernel Internals
KVM, QEMU, Xen, VMware
Go, C, Rust
SmartNICs and DPUs (NVIDIA CX6/7, BlueField-3)
Infrastructure as Code and CI/CD
System-Level Debugging (kdump, kexec)

Salary and Benefits

Annual compensation ranging from $209,000 to $253,000 plus bonus
Restricted Stock Units included with all offers
Comprehensive health, vision, and dental insurance
Employer contributions to health savings accounts
401(k) plan featuring a company match of up to 4% of salary
Paid time off, paid holidays, and paid parental leave
Professional development and tuition reimbursement
Mental health, wellness support, and commuter benefits
Life insurance, short-term and long-term disability, and cell phone stipends

About the Company

Crusoe operates as a vertically integrated AI infrastructure enterprise, owning and managing every tier of the stack from power generation to tokens. The organization uses an energy-first strategy to supply sustainable, fast, and scalable AI infrastructure for ambitious workloads.

How to Apply

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

Skills and tech stack

Rust

Questions candidates ask

What is the salary range for the Staff Production Engineer, Compute role?

The salary range for this position is $209,000 to $253,000 per year, plus a bonus and Restricted Stock Units.

Where is this job located?

This full-time position is located in Sunnyvale, California.

How many years of experience are required?

Candidates must have 8 or more years of professional experience in compute SRE, Linux system engineering, or related compute infrastructure roles.

What programming languages are required?

Applicants must demonstrate expert-level skills in at least one of the following programming languages: Go, C, or Rust.

What retirement benefits does Crusoe offer?

Crusoe provides a 401(k) retirement plan with a company match of up to 4% of the employee's salary.

Ready to apply?

The application is on the official Crusoe careers page.

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