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Staff Software Engineer, Developer Experience

CrusoeSan Francisco, CA - USCTO Office
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Salary
$208,725 - $253K USD
Job type
Full-time
Posted
8 Jun 2026
Status
Open · checked 7d ago

About this role

Crusoe is seeking a full-time Staff Software Engineer, Developer Experience to join the CTO Office in San Francisco, California. This on-site role is designed for a visionary builder eager to drive engineering efficiency and shape the future of internal software development tools.

Role Overview

The Developer Experience team acts as a high-impact group focused on supercharging Crusoe's engineering capabilities. In this position, the professional will tackle ambiguity, justify technological investments across the entire software development lifecycle, and champion a company-wide culture of engineering excellence. By eliminating operational friction, the individual empowers every engineer to achieve a flow state and deliver positive customer impact swiftly, safely, and efficiently.

Key Responsibilities

Build fast, reliable paved paths that are widely adopted by the broader engineering organization.
Identify and automate repetitive tasks and developmental friction to keep productivity high.
Create essential libraries, tools, and pre-production environments to test complex microservice interactions and service APIs.
Unify internal tools and vendor solutions to streamline workflows, enhance security, and drive operational efficiency.
Innovate across all stages of the software lifecycle, encompassing source control, build systems, CI/CD pipelines, runtime platforms, and telemetry.
Foster a scalable culture of continuous quality delivery as headcount and infrastructure expand.
Build efficient systems that act as a force multiplier for the productivity of the entire engineering team.

Requirements

Professional background leading the creation of developer infrastructure and tools for engineering teams.
Expert capability in assessing technical tradeoffs and understanding how infrastructure impacts developer productivity.
Fluent knowledge of modern build systems, AI tooling, containerization, and open-source frameworks.
Demonstrated passion for designing empathetic workflows centered around human productivity.
Professional expertise managing or building within Kubernetes clusters and container orchestration.
Practical background in DevOps, SRE, release engineering, or related productivity disciplines.
Deep familiarity with automated testing infrastructure and CI/CD pipeline integration.
Mastery of modern programming languages, specifically Go, and advanced proficiency in Git-based workflows like GitHub or GitLab.
Completion of a Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Computer Science, Engineering, Mathematics, or a related analytical field, or equivalent professional experience.

Nice to Have

Proven ability to influence long-term corporate objectives through technical insights and developer advocacy.
Background designing AI agent platforms specifically for engineering teams.
Hands-on familiarity with Linux package building and image construction.
Active participation in the open-source community or continuous tracking of developer productivity trends.
Proven skill in solving complex, multi-layered challenges and automating the resulting solutions.

Skills and Tools

Kubernetes
Go programming language
Git-based workflows (GitHub and GitLab)
CI/CD pipelines and build tooling
Containerization and container orchestration
Automated testing infrastructure
AI and modern developer tooling

Salary and Benefits

Annual base compensation ranging from $208,725 to $253,000 plus bonus
Restricted Stock Units included in all offers
Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision insurance alongside employer HSA contributions
401(k) retirement plan featuring a company match up to 4 percent of salary
Paid time off, paid holidays, and volunteer time off
Paid parental leave and employer-paid life, short-term, and long-term disability insurance
Professional development and tuition reimbursement programs
Mental health and wellness support
Commuter benefits for parking and transit, plus a cell phone stipend

About the Company

Crusoe operates as a vertically integrated AI infrastructure company built to accelerate the abundance of energy and intelligence, owning and operating every layer of the stack from electrons to tokens. The organization applies an energy-first approach to solve boundless AI compute demands while making infrastructure better for the world. Team members collaborate across disciplines including energy, manufacturing, data center construction, and cloud services.

How to Apply

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

Skills and tech stack

Kubernetes

Questions candidates ask

What is the salary range for this role?

The base compensation ranges from $208,725 to $253,000 per year, plus a bonus and Restricted Stock Units.

Is this a remote position?

No, this is an on-site position located in San Francisco, California.

What department does this role belong to?

This position is part of the CTO Office department.

What programming language expertise is required?

Candidates must have expertise in modern programming languages, specifically Go.

What benefits are included with employment?

Benefits include health, dental, and vision insurance, 401(k) matching up to 4%, PTO, paid parental leave, HSA contributions, wellness support, and tuition reimbursement.

Ready to apply?

The application is on the official Crusoe careers page.

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