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Staff Software Engineer, Crusoe Container Registry

CrusoeSan Francisco, CA - USCloud Engineering
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Salary
$215K - $260K USD
Job type
Full-time
Posted
14 Aug 2026
Status
Open · checked 7d ago

About this role

This full-time Staff Software Engineer position at Crusoe involves shaping and scaling the Crusoe Cloud container registry in San Francisco, California. The role is well-suited for an experienced distributed systems specialist who wants to optimize high-performance cloud infrastructure.

Role Overview

Crusoe is hiring a full-time Staff Software Engineer to lead the architectural evolution and scaling of the Crusoe Cloud container registry. Because the registry sits directly on the critical path of every platform deployment and job launch, its performance heavily influences customer workload speeds. The professional in this role will own the entire lifecycle of the registry, managing its performance, scalability, and recovery processes in production environments.

Key Responsibilities

Establish the architectural vision, patterns, and scaling roadmap for the Crusoe Cloud container registry to ensure long-term reliability and maintainability.
Drive end-to-end changes from the initial design phase through production deployment.
Spearhead performance strategies, anticipate demand curves, and make critical architectural tradeoffs to keep the registry dependable under heavy load.
Elevate the technical standards of the engineering group via code reviews, hands-on mentorship, and active problem-solving on complex technical challenges.
Partner with adjacent teams and product stakeholders to align on priorities, influence designs, and lead technical incident responses.

Requirements

Bring at least 8 years of professional software development experience, focusing heavily on building and operating distributed systems.
Demonstrate strong foundational knowledge in cloud-native infrastructure and microservices tools, including Docker, Kubernetes, and Terraform.
Proficiency in programming languages such as Go, Rust, Java, or C++.
Practical, deep experience with system profiling, benchmarking, caching, throughput, and latency optimization at scale.
Proven track record of owning critical systems through operational pressure, ambiguity, and high-stakes production environments.

Nice to Have

Familiarity with the OCI image and distribution specifications.
Prior hands-on experience building container registry products.
Background working with storage or caching systems at scale.

Skills and Tools

Kubernetes
Docker
Terraform
Go, Rust, Java, or C++
Distributed Systems Architecture
Microservices Infrastructure

Salary and Benefits

Annual base compensation ranging from $215,000 to $260,000, plus a bonus.
Restricted Stock Units (RSUs) included with all offers.
Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision insurance alongside employer HSA contributions.
401(k) retirement plan featuring a company match of up to 4 percent of the salary.
Paid time off, paid holidays, leave of absence programs, and paid parental leave.
Life insurance, short-term disability, and long-term disability coverage.
Professional development opportunities and tuition reimbursement.
Mental health support, wellness programs, and global travel insurance with emergency assistance.
Daily meals allowance, cell phone stipend, and commuter benefits for parking and transit.
Volunteer time off and location-specific perks.

About the Company

Crusoe operates as a vertically integrated artificial intelligence infrastructure company built from the ground up to power massive AI workloads with an energy-first approach. The company owns and operates every layer of the technology stack to address power bottlenecks and accelerate the future of intelligence in a sustainable manner.

How to Apply

Interested candidates should submit their application directly through the official Crusoe careers page.

Skills and tech stack

KubernetesDockerJavaRustC++Terraform

Questions candidates ask

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

The base salary ranges from $215,000 to $260,000 per year, plus a bonus and Restricted Stock Units.

Where is this job located?

This position is located in San Francisco, California.

How many years of experience are required?

The role requires 8+ years of professional software development experience, specifically including time building and operating distributed systems.

What technical skills and tools are required?

Candidates need experience with Kubernetes, Docker, Terraform, and programming languages such as Go, Rust, Java, or C++.

Are benefits included with this role?

Yes, benefits include health, dental, and vision insurance, a 401(k) match up to 4%, PTO, parental leave, daily meal allowances, and professional development support.

Ready to apply?

The application is on the official Crusoe careers page.

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