# Staff Software Engineer, Networking

Hiring organization: [Crusoe](https://career.thegoodapps.co/organizations/crusoe)

Canonical page: https://career.thegoodapps.co/jobs/d8bbdfb1-3b21-4dbd-85fd-4c4cfbceb812

Listed on Crusoe's own careers site. Applications go to them directly.

- Employment type: full time
- Seniority: Lead / Staff / Principal
- Location: San Francisco, CA
- Salary: 215000 – 260000 USD per year

## Summary

Crusoe Cloud is seeking a Staff Software Engineer to lead the development of their Software Defined Networking infrastructure, focusing on kernel-level optimization and high-performance packet processing. This role suits experienced systems engineers who have built production networking systems and want to architect next-generation cloud networking at scale.

_Our summary, not Crusoe's wording._

## Skills named

C++, Linux Kernel, TCP/IP

## Required

- 8+ years building and operating high-performance networking systems in production
- Proficiency in C, C++, and/or Golang
- Deep expertise in Linux systems internals including kernel architecture and device drivers
- In-depth knowledge of network programming and packet processing pipelines
- Hands-on experience with kernel bypass technologies like XDP/eBPF, AF_XDP, and DPDK
- Understanding of TCP/IP and networking accelerators like SmartNICs and DPUs
- Leadership of engineering teams through software development lifecycle
- Effective communication and collaboration with technical and non-technical stakeholders

## Nice to have

- Advanced degree in Computer Science or Engineering
- Proven technical leadership experience
- Experience with cloud networking platforms (AWS, Azure, GCP)
- Experience with virtualization technologies (VMware, KVM)
- Track record of open-source contributions (OVS, OVN, Multus, Cilium)
- Strong analytical and problem-solving skills

Apply on Crusoe's site: https://jobs.ashbyhq.com/Crusoe/2434efc4-dfa9-4a52-89ff-663bf927d8a1/application