Staff Software Engineer, Networking
Leads the architecture and development of Crusoe Cloud’s software-defined networking infrastructure, including Linux kernel, driver, and packet-processing systems. Requires 8+ years of high-performance networking experience and expertise in C/C++, Linux internals, kernel bypass, and network accelerators.
About the job
Responsibilities
- Develop and execute Crusoe Cloud’s Software Defined Networking strategy and roadmap.
- Lead architecture decisions, design reviews, code reviews, implementation, and software development lifecycle execution.
- Collaborate with network infrastructure and cross-functional teams to deliver and operate high-performance networking solutions.
- Design, develop, and support Linux kernel and driver components, emphasizing system architecture and optimization.
- Drive adoption of XDP/eBPF, AF_XDP, DPDK, SmartNICs, DPUs, and IPUs.
- Ensure coding standards, source control, testing, operational excellence, and effective stakeholder communication.
Requirements
- 8+ years of experience building and operating high-performance networking systems in production.
- Proficiency in C, C++, and/or Golang.
- Deep knowledge of Linux systems internals, including kernel architecture, memory management, and device drivers.
- In-depth understanding of network programming and packet-processing pipelines.
- Hands-on experience with XDP/eBPF, AF_XDP, and DPDK.
- Experience with Mellanox/NVIDIA SmartNICs, DPU BlueField-3, or Intel IPU.
- Understanding of TCP/IP, SR-IOV, vDPA, and scalable functions.
- Kernel or embedded development experience focused on the Linux kernel.
- Experience with Open vSwitch, OpenFlow, and Open Virtual Networking.
- Strong communication and collaboration skills.
Nice-to-haves
- Advanced degree in Computer Science, Engineering, or a related field.
- Technical leadership experience.
- Experience with AWS, Azure, or Google Cloud and VMware or KVM virtualization.
- Open-source contributions to Open vSwitch, OVN, Multus, or Cilium.
Compensation and Benefits
- Compensation range: $215,000–$260,000 plus bonus.
- Restricted Stock Units are included in all offers.
- Paid time off and holidays, health, dental, and vision insurance, HSA contributions, parental leave, disability and life insurance, professional development and tuition reimbursement, mental health support, commuter benefits, cell phone stipend, 401(k) match up to 4%, and volunteer time off.
Skills
C, C++, Go, Linux Kernel, Ebpf, Xdp, Af_Xdp, Dpdk, Smartnics, Dpus, TCP/IP, Sr-Iov, Vdpa, Open Vswitch
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