# Senior Software Engineer, Networking

**Company:** [Crusoe](https://hotfix.jobs/companies/crusoe)
**Location:** San Francisco, CA
**Role:** Backend Engineering
**Salary:** $152k – $184k/yr
**Experience:** 4+ years
**Skills:** C, C++, Rust, Linux Kernel, Xdp/Ebpf, Af_Xdp, Dpdk, TCP/IP, Smartnic, Dpu, Ipu, Sr-Iov, Vdpa, Open Vswitch, Openflow
**Posted:** 2026-03-25

> Leads development of Software Defined Networking strategy using Linux Kernel, XDP/EBPF, DPDK, and SmartNICs/DPUs. Guides team on architecture, code reviews, and kernel/driver development for high-performance networking infrastructure. Requires 4+ years experience in systems programming and network packet processing.

## Job Description

## What You'll Be Working On
- Develop and execute the roadmap for the Software Defined Networking strategy at Crusoe Cloud.
- Be highly hands-on, guiding the engineering team through architecture decisions, design processes, design reviews, code reviews, and implementation tasks.
- Collaborate with the network infrastructure organization to develop industry-leading networking infrastructure.
- Lead Linux Kernel and driver development, system architecture design, production support, and cross-functional collaboration.

## What You'll Bring to the Team
- 4+ years of related experience building and operating at scale in a production environment.
- Proven experience in system programming with **C**, **C++** and/or **Rust**.
- Extensive knowledge of Linux Systems Internals and computer architecture.
- Expertise in Network Programming and Packet Processing pipelines.
- Hands-on experience with kernel bypass technologies such as **XDP/EBPF**, **AF_XDP**, and **DPDK**.
- In-depth understanding of **TCP/IP** and network accelerators like **Mellanox/Nvidia SmartNIC (ConnectX6/7)**, **DPU Bluefield3**, and **Intel IPU**.
- Familiarity with **SR-IOV**, **vDPA**, and scalable functions.
- Strong background in kernel or embedded development, particularly with the **Linux kernel**.
- Experience with **Open vSwitch**, **Openflow**, and **Open Virtual Networking**.
- Knowledge of professional software engineering practices and best practices for the full software development life cycle, including coding standards, code reviews, source control management, build processes, testing, and operations.
- Demonstrated track record of contributions to the open source community (e.g., **Open vSwitch/OVS**, **Open Virtual Networking/OVN**, **Multus**, **Cilium**).

## Bonus Points
- Advanced degree in Computer Science, Engineering, or a related field.
- Proven leadership experience in a technical role.
- Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
- Excellent communication and collaboration skills.
- Experience with cloud networking platforms (**AWS**, **Azure**, **GCP**) and virtualization technologies (**VMware**, **KVM**).

## Benefits
- Competitive compensation
- Restricted Stock Units
- Paid time off & paid holidays
- Comprehensive health, dental & vision insurance
- Employer contributions to HSA account
- Paid parental leave
- Paid life insurance, short-term and long-term disability
- Professional development & tuition reimbursement
- Mental health & wellness support
- Commuter benefits (parking & transit)
- Cell phone stipend
- 401(k) Retirement plan with company match up to 4% of salary
- Volunteer time off

## Compensation Range
Compensation will be paid in the range of up to **$152,000 - $184,000 + Bonus**. Restricted Stock Units are included in all offers. Compensation to be determined by the applicant's knowledge, education, and abilities, as well as internal equity and alignment with market data.

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