Software Engineer, Virtualization

Crusoe is building the World’s Favorite AI-first Cloud infrastructure company. We’re pioneering vertically integrated,  purpose-built AI infrastructure solutions trusted by Fortune 500 companies to power their most advanced AI applications. Crusoe is redefining AI cloud infrastructure, with a mission to align the future of computing with the future of the climate. Our AI platform is recognized as the "gold standard" for reliability and performance. Our data centers are optimized for AI workloads and are powered by clean, renewable energy.

Be part of the AI revolution with sustainable technology at Crusoe. Here, you'll drive meaningful innovation, make a tangible impact, and join a team that’s setting the pace for responsible, transformative cloud infrastructure.

About This Role:

The Crusoe Cloud Network Engineering team seeks an ambitious and experienced Virtualization Engineer to join their team. This role is crucial for architecting and optimizing virtualization solutions for high-performance computing (HPC) systems. The Virtualization Engineer will be responsible for designing and developing virtualization layers optimized for AI and HPC workloads, including GPU and network virtualization, and contributing to the development of our cloud hypervisor. This position offers the opportunity to gain valuable experience in virtualization technologies, high-performance computing, and cloud infrastructure, working with cutting-edge technologies. The ideal candidate will be a highly motivated team player with strong analytical and communication skills, and a passion for environmentally conscious technology. This is a full-time position.

What You’ll Be Working On:

• Design and Development: Design, develop, and maintain virtualization layers optimized for AI and HPC workloads in cloud environments.

• Feature Development: Develop new features to enable seamless orchestration of compute resources (e.g., GPUs, TPUs, FPGAs) for AI and HPC.

• Cloud Hypervisor Development: Contribute to the development and optimization of open source virtualization technologies such as KVM, OVS (Open vSwitch), and cloud hypervisor.

• High-Performance Networking: Work on high-performance network solutions using technologies such as Infiniband and ROCE (RDMA over Converged Ethernet) to deliver low-latency, high-throughput networking for HPC workloads.

• GPU Technology Integration: Collaborate with hardware vendors (e.g., AMD, Nvidia) to integrate new drivers and firmware for emerging GPU technologies.

• Cross-functional Collaboration: Collaborate with cross-functional teams (including Kernel Development, Software Infrastructure, and Product) to ensure efficient deployment, monitoring, and troubleshooting of workloads.

• Documentation: Create and maintain high-quality documentation, including architecture design, performance metrics, and troubleshooting guides.

What You’ll Bring to the Team:

• Virtualization Experience: 3+ years of experience in virtualization technologies (KVM, OVS, QEMU, Cloud Hypervisor).

• GPU Virtualization: Hands-on experience with GPU virtualization (e.g., SR-IOV, VFIO, or similar technologies)

• Programming Skills: Strong programming skills in Rust, Go, and C/C++.

• High-Performance Networking: Experience working with high-performance networking technologies (e.g., Infiniband, ROCE, RDMA).

• Cloud Experience: Proven ability to work in cloud environments and design solutions for distributed systems.

• Cross-functional Collaboration: Experience working in cross-functional teams and partnering with upstream and downstream teams to deliver integrated solutions.

Bonus Points:

• Experience with containerization technologies (Docker, Kubernetes)

• Familiarity with cloud-native technologies (e.g., microservices, serverless computing)

Benefits:

• Hybrid work schedule

• 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

• MetLife Legal

• Company paid commuter benefit; $50 per pay period

Compensation:

Compensation will be paid in the range of $183,000 - $210,000. Restricted Stock Units are included in all offers. Compensation to be determined by the applicant’s education, experience, knowledge, skills, and abilities, as well as internal equity and alignment with market data.

Crusoe is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Employment decisions are made without regard to race, color, religion, disability, genetic information, pregnancy, citizenship, marital status, sex/gender, sexual preference/ orientation, gender identity, age, veteran status, national origin, or any other status protected by law or regulation.