Staff Software Engineer, Networking

Responsibilities

• Develop and execute the roadmap for Crusoe Cloud's Software Defined Networking strategy
• Lead the engineering team through all phases of the software development lifecycle, including architecture, design, and code reviews
• Collaborate with the network infrastructure organization to deploy industry-leading networking solutions
• Lead the design, development, and support of Linux Kernel and driver components
• Drive the adoption of kernel bypass technologies such as XDP/EBPF, AF_XDP, and DPDK
• Leverage network accelerators including Mellanox/Nvidia SmartNICs and DPU Bluefield3

Requirements

• 6+ years of experience building and operating high-performance networking systems in production
• Proficiency in C, C++, or Rust
• Deep expertise in Linux Systems Internals, kernel architecture, and device drivers
• Hands-on experience with XDP/EBPF, AF_XDP, and DPDK
• Strong understanding of TCP/IP and networking accelerators (SmartNICs, DPU, IPU)
• Familiarity with SR-IOV, vDPA, and Open vSwitch/Openflow
• Track record of open-source contributions (e.g., OVS, OVN, Cilium)

Preferred Qualifications

• Advanced degree in Computer Science or Engineering
• Proven technical leadership experience
• Experience with cloud networking platforms (AWS, Azure, GCP) and virtualization (VMware, KVM)

Benefits

• Competitive compensation and Restricted Stock Units
• Comprehensive health, dental, and vision insurance
• 401(k) with up to 4% company match
• Paid parental leave and volunteer time off
• Professional development and tuition reimbursement