# Software Engineer II, Storage

**Company:** [Crusoe](https://hotfix.jobs/companies/crusoe)
**Location:** San Francisco, CA
**Role:** Backend Engineering
**Salary:** $140k – $160k/yr
**Skills:** Cloud Storage, Distributed Systems, Java, Go, Terraform, Ansible, Linux Internals, Computer Architecture, Nvme, Ceph, Rust, Nfs, Iscsi, Networking
**Posted:** 2026-08-28

> Develop and operate scalable, fault-tolerant cloud storage infrastructure, contributing across the stack from bare metal to user-facing APIs. The role requires distributed infrastructure experience, software engineering expertise, and proficiency in Java or Go.

## Job Description

## Responsibilities
- Develop and operate high-performance, scalable, and reliable cloud storage infrastructure.
- Collaborate with product and engineering teams to define and execute roadmap features.
- Write sustainable software and contribute to design documentation.
- Qualify and roll out software across the stack, from bare metal to user-facing APIs.
- Participate in architecture discussions, design processes, design reviews, code reviews, and implementation.
- Collaborate with engineers and contribute to technical initiatives such as tech talks and open-source development.

## Requirements
- Hands-on experience building and operating large-scale, complex distributed cloud computing infrastructure products.
- Experience building redundant and fault-tolerant storage solutions with backups, replication, encryption, and data protection mechanisms.
- Knowledge of professional software engineering practices across the full software development life cycle.
- Experience with at least one programming language such as Java or Go.
- Exposure to infrastructure-as-code tools such as Ansible, Chef, Puppet, or Terraform.
- Knowledge of Linux systems internals and computer architecture.
- Strong communication and collaboration skills.
- Ability to pass a background check.

## Nice-to-Haves
- Experience with NVMe, SSDs, or distributed storage systems.
- Understanding of block, object, or file storage.
- Familiarity with NFS, SMB, iSCSI, or NVMe-oF.
- Open-source contributions to projects such as Ceph, GlusterFS, or OpenEBS.
- Systems programming experience with C, C++, or Rust.
- Understanding of physical and software-defined networking.
- Advanced degree in Computer Science, Engineering, or a related field.

## Compensation and Benefits
- Compensation range of $140,000–$160,000 plus bonus.
- Restricted Stock Units included in all offers.
- Paid time off, paid holidays, and leave programs.
- Health, dental, and vision insurance.
- Employer HSA contributions.
- Paid parental leave and disability insurance.
- Professional development and tuition reimbursement.
- Mental health and wellness support.
- Commuter benefits, cell phone stipend, and 401(k) with company match.
- Volunteer time off, global travel insurance, daily meals allowance, and location-specific benefits.

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