Senior Hardware Systems Engineer

Crusoe's mission is to accelerate the abundance of energy and intelligence. We’re crafting the engine that powers a world where people can create ambitiously with AI — without sacrificing scale, speed, or sustainability.

Be a part of the AI revolution with sustainable technology at Crusoe. Here, you'll drive meaningful innovation, make a tangible impact, and join a team that’s setting the pace for responsible, transformative cloud infrastructure.

About This Role:

We are seeking a Hardware Production / Sustaining Engineer to strengthen Crusoe’s Hardware Systems Engineering team and close critical skill gaps in debugging, validation, and production support of high-performance compute systems. In this role, you will take ownership of the full hardware lifecycle—from prototype bring-up to large-scale production—while driving automation, deep issue resolution, and reliability across Crusoe Cloud’s GPU- and CPU-based infrastructure.

You will work closely with cross-functional teams to support, debug, and improve hardware platforms at scale, with a particular focus on PCIe, InfiniBand, and NVMe/storage, which have been identified as essential areas for deeper expertise. Your work will directly impact Crusoe’s ability to deploy and operate sustainable, AI-first compute systems with world-class performance and reliability.

What You’ll Be Working On:

• Drive the full hardware development and sustaining lifecycle, including feasibility, bring-up, validation, deployment, and ongoing production support.

• Develop and maintain scripting and automation frameworks for hardware testing, diagnostics, and continuous reliability improvements.

• Lead deep troubleshooting and debugging across:

  • PCIe (link training, topology, performance issues)

  • InfiniBand (fabric debugging, throughput, connectivity issues)

  • NVMe/storage (performance bottlenecks, firmware interactions, failure analysis)

• Conduct rigorous system validation and characterization for GPU, CPU, and high-performance compute platforms.

• Support E2E integration and solution testing to ensure Crusoe Cloud products meet performance, reliability, and scalability expectations.

• Collaborate with mechanical, thermal, firmware, software, and manufacturing teams to resolve system-level issues and enable stable production operation.

• Drive prototyping, qualification, and readiness for high-volume manufacturing with both internal teams and external vendors.

• Identify opportunities for new hardware technologies, testing methods, and sustainability improvements aligned with Crusoe’s long-term objectives.

• Provide data-driven insights to influence Crusoe’s hardware roadmap and reliability strategy.

What You’ll Bring to the Team:

• 8–10+ years of experience in hardware development, validation, sustaining engineering, or production engineering.

• Strong hands-on expertise in PCIe, InfiniBand, and NVMe/storage debugging and development.

• Deep proficiency in hardware bring-up, board-level debugging, and system-level validation.

• Ability to design and implement automation frameworks for hardware testing (Python, Shell, or similar).

• Technical background in digital and analog design, server architecture, and high-performance compute hardware.

• Experience working across thermal, mechanical, firmware, and software functions in multidisciplinary environments.

• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills with a data-driven approach.

• Excellent communication and collaboration skills for working with internal teams and external partners.

• Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Electrical Engineering, Computer Engineering, or equivalent experience.

Bonus Points:

• Experience designing or optimizing GPU-to-GPU communication architectures for AI/ML workloads.

• Direct experience integrating NVLink or other next-generation GPU interconnect technologies.

• Familiarity with cutting-edge GPU architectures and how to leverage them in AI/HPC environments.

• Expertise supporting or designing systems across both ARM and x86 server architectures.

• Background in sustainable or energy-efficient hardware design practices.

• Advanced certifications or coursework in AI/HPC hardware systems.

Benefits:

• Industry competitive pay

• Restricted Stock Units in a fast growing, well-funded technology company

• Health insurance package options that include HDHP and PPO, vision, and dental for you and your dependents<