Crusoe
Staff Software Engineer, Networking
$215K–$260K
San Francisco, CA - US +2 · On-site · Staff · Full-time · Posted Aug 31, 2026
- Location
- San Francisco, CA - US
Sunnyvale, CA - US
Bellevue, WA - US - Experience
- 8+ years.
About the job
Leads Crusoe Cloud’s software-defined networking strategy and develops high-performance Linux networking and network-acceleration systems.
What you'll do
- Develop the software-defined networking roadmap and lead engineering through architecture, design, reviews, implementation, and the software development lifecycle.
- Design, develop, and support Linux kernel and driver components, optimizing system architecture and integrating kernel-bypass technologies.
- Partner with network infrastructure and cross-functional teams to deploy networking solutions and deliver projects.
What they ask for
- 8+ years of experience building and operating high-performance networking systems in production.
- Proficiency in C, C++, and/or Golang; expertise in Linux internals, kernel or embedded development, and device drivers.
- Knowledge of network programming, packet processing, and TCP/IP; hands-on experience with XDP/EBPF, AF_XDP, and DPDK.
- Experience with networking accelerators and Open vSwitch, Openflow, and Open Virtual Networking technologies.
Nice to have
- Advanced degree in Computer Science, Engineering, or a related field; technical leadership experience.
- Experience with cloud networking platforms or virtualization, or open-source contributions.
Pay
USD $215,000 - $260,000 base salary + Bonus (amount unspecified); Restricted Stock Units included in all offers (amount unspecified).
Tools
C, C++, Golang, Linux, XDP/EBPF, AF_XDP, DPDK, Open vSwitch
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