Crusoe · 2 days ago
Staff Hardware Systems Engineer
San Francisco, CA
Full-time
Onsite
Lead/Staff
$209K/yr - $253K/yr
8+ years expCrusoe is a company dedicated to advancing energy and intelligence through sustainable technology. They are looking for a Hardware Production / Sustaining Engineer to enhance their Hardware Systems Engineering team, focusing on the full hardware lifecycle and ensuring high-performance compute systems operate reliably and efficiently.
AI InfrastructureArtificial Intelligence (AI)Data CenterEnergyEnergy ManagementOil and Gas
Responsibilities
Drive the full hardware development and sustaining lifecycle, including feasibility, bring-up, validation, deployment, and ongoing production support
Develop and maintain scripting and automation frameworks for hardware testing, diagnostics, and continuous reliability improvements
Lead deep troubleshooting and debugging across:
+ PCIe (link training, topology, performance issues)
+ InfiniBand (fabric debugging, throughput, connectivity issues)
+ NVMe/storage (performance bottlenecks, firmware interactions, failure analysis)
Conduct rigorous system validation and characterization for GPU, CPU, and high-performance compute platforms
Support E2E integration and solution testing to ensure Crusoe Cloud products meet performance, reliability, and scalability expectations
Collaborate with mechanical, thermal, firmware, software, and manufacturing teams to resolve system-level issues and enable stable production operation
Drive prototyping, qualification, and readiness for high-volume manufacturing with both internal teams and external vendors
Identify opportunities for new hardware technologies, testing methods, and sustainability improvements aligned with Crusoe’s long-term objectives
Provide data-driven insights to influence Crusoe’s hardware roadmap and reliability strategy
Qualification
Required
8–10+ years of experience in hardware development, validation, sustaining engineering, or production engineering
Strong hands-on expertise in PCIe, InfiniBand, and NVMe/storage debugging and development
Deep proficiency in hardware bring-up, board-level debugging, and system-level validation
Ability to design and implement automation frameworks for hardware testing (Python, Shell, or similar)
Technical background in digital and analog design, server architecture, and high-performance compute hardware
Experience working across thermal, mechanical, firmware, and software functions in multidisciplinary environments
Strong analytical and problem-solving skills with a data-driven approach
Excellent communication and collaboration skills for working with internal teams and external partners
Bachelor's or Master's degree in Electrical Engineering, Computer Engineering, or equivalent experience
Preferred
Experience designing or optimizing GPU-to-GPU communication architectures for AI/ML workloads
Direct experience integrating NVLink or other next-generation GPU interconnect technologies
Familiarity with cutting-edge GPU architectures and how to leverage them in AI/HPC environments
Expertise supporting or designing systems across both ARM and x86 server architectures
Background in sustainable or energy-efficient hardware design practices
Advanced certifications or coursework in AI/HPC hardware systems
Benefits
Industry competitive pay
Restricted Stock Units in a fast growing, well-funded technology company
Health insurance package options that include HDHP and PPO, vision, and dental for you and your dependents
Employer contributions to HSA accounts
Paid Parental Leave
Paid life insurance, short-term and long-term disability
Teladoc
401(k) with a 100% match up to 4% of salary
Generous paid time off and holiday schedule
Cell phone reimbursement
Tuition reimbursement
Subscription to the Calm app
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Company paid commuter benefit; $300 per month
Company
Crusoe
Crusoe is a vertically integrated AI infrastructure company that builds and operates data centers powered by energy sources.
1001-5000 employees
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Funding
Current Stage
Late StageTotal Funding
$3.9BKey Investors
Victory Park CapitalBrookfield Asset ManagementUpper90
2025-12-19Secondary Market
2025-10-23Series E· $1.4B
2025-08-25Debt Financing· $175M
Leadership Team
Chase Lochmiller
Co-Founder and Chief Executive Officer
Cully Cavness
Co-Founder, President and Chief Strategy Officer
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