# Staff Hardware Systems Engineer

**Company:** [Crusoe](https://hotfix.jobs/companies/crusoe)
**Location:** San Francisco, CA, Sunnyvale, CA
**Role:** Hardware Engineering
**Salary:** $215k – $260k/yr
**Experience:** 8+ years
**Skills:** pcie, InfiniBand, nvme, Python, shell, gpu architecture, cpu architecture, server architecture, hardware validation, board-level debugging, digital design, analog design, nvlink, arm, x86
**Posted:** 2026-08-03

> Develops, validates, debugs, and sustains GPU- and CPU-based high-performance computing hardware from prototype bring-up through large-scale production. The role requires 8–10+ years of experience, expertise in PCIe, InfiniBand, and NVMe, and proficiency in hardware-test automation.

## Job Description

## 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**, **InfiniBand**, and **NVMe/storage**.
- Conduct rigorous system validation and characterization for GPU, CPU, and high-performance compute platforms.
- Support end-to-end integration and solution testing to ensure 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 internal teams and external vendors.
- Identify opportunities for new hardware technologies, testing methods, and sustainability improvements.
- Provide data-driven insights to influence the hardware roadmap and reliability strategy.

## Requirements
- 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 using Python, Shell, or similar tools.
- Technical background in digital and analog design, server architecture, and high-performance computing 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.

## Nice-to-Haves
- 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 their use in AI/HPC environments.
- Experience supporting or designing systems across ARM and x86 server architectures.
- Background in sustainable or energy-efficient hardware design practices.
- Advanced certifications or coursework in AI/HPC hardware systems.

## Compensation
- Compensation range: **$215,000–$260,000** annually.
- Restricted Stock Units are included in all offers.

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