Senior Staff Software Engineer - SDN Networking

As a Senior Staff Software Engineer - SDN Networking at Crusoe, your primary responsibility includes leading the development and execution of our Software Defined Networking strategy. You'll work closely with our engineering team to navigate architecture decisions and design processes. Your expertise with Linux Kernel and advanced networking technologies will guide the design, implementation, and optimization of industry-leading networking infrastructure that supports AI applications effectively.

To excel as a Senior Staff Software Engineer - SDN Networking at Crusoe, candidates should have over 8 years of experience in system programming, particularly with languages like C, C++, or Rust. A deep understanding of Linux internals, as well as hands-on experience with advanced networking technologies such as XDP/EBPF and DPDK, is essential. Leadership experience and familiarity with cloud networking platforms are also sought after to ensure you can lead projects effectively.

In the Senior Staff Software Engineer - SDN Networking role at Crusoe, familiarity with networking technologies such as TCP/IP, SmartNICs, and kernel bypass technologies like XDP/EBPF is crucial. Additionally, knowledge of Open vSwitch and Open Virtual Networking will benefit candidates greatly, as these tools are integral to our network infrastructure design and optimization initiatives.

The Senior Staff Software Engineer - SDN Networking at Crusoe plays a vital role in our mission to align advanced computing with sustainability. By optimizing and innovating our Software Defined Networking strategies, you will be significantly contributing to our efforts in utilizing clean, renewable energy across our AI cloud infrastructure. This involves developing technologies that not only enhance performance but also prioritize environmental responsibility.

As a Senior Staff Software Engineer - SDN Networking at Crusoe, you can expect a competitive compensation package that includes restricted stock units and industry-standard health benefits. Additional perks include a hybrid work schedule, paid parental leave, a generous 401(k) matching program, cell phone reimbursement, and professional development opportunities such as tuition reimbursement. This holistic approach to employee well-being reflects Crusoe's commitment to a supportive work environment.

In response to this question, highlight specific projects where you developed or optimized aspects of the Linux Kernel. Discuss any particular technologies or methodologies you're familiar with, such as performance tuning or applying kernel bypass techniques like XDP/EBPF. Make sure to connect this back to how your experiences can directly benefit Crusoe's SDN initiatives.

When answering this, reflect on your leadership style and provide examples of constructive feedback you’ve given during design reviews or code reviews. Describe how you foster collaboration and communication within your team, ensuring that each member contributes effectively while aligning with project goals. It demonstrates not only your technical capabilities but your capacity to guide and inspire a team.

Discuss your problem-solving methodology, starting from analysis to experimentation. Highlight specific networking issues you’ve faced in the past, detailing how you approached the situation using technologies relevant to the Senior Staff Software Engineer - SDN Networking role, like DPDK or Open vSwitch. Mention the outcome and what you learned from the experience.

Be prepared to discuss your practical experience with Open vSwitch, focusing on how you’ve implemented or optimized it in previous projects. Talk about its relevance to SDN and how your insights could directly contribute to enhancing Crusoe's network infrastructure to improve performance and reliability.

Share your perspective on effective code reviews, emphasizing the importance of constructive feedback, consistency with coding standards, and fostering a learning environment. Give examples of how you’ve implemented inclusive practices in code reviews and how this aligns with professional software engineering standards, as envisioned at Crusoe.

Here, you want to explain a specific project showcasing your experience with Data Plane Development Kit (DPDK). Explain the scenario, the challenges faced, and the solutions you implemented. Highlight the significant performance improvements you achieved, demonstrating how this experience can inform your work as a Senior Staff Software Engineer - SDN Networking at Crusoe.

Mention forums, publications, and conferences you engage with to stay updated on trends in Software Defined Networking. Discuss your involvement in community projects or contributions to open source initiatives, emphasizing how these activities keep your skills sharpened and inform your work at Crusoe.

Outline your architectural design principles, emphasizing modularity, scalability, and performance. Provide examples of cloud-based projects you've worked on, describing how architectural decisions impacted overall efficiency and resilience, and how you would apply this knowledge as a Senior Staff Software Engineer - SDN Networking for Crusoe.

Discuss the importance of communication and collaboration among various engineering teams. Provide examples of successful cross-functional projects you've led, emphasizing how you facilitated collaboration among stakeholders with different expertise, driving towards a common goal in the context of network infrastructure development at Crusoe.

Identify a specific project you contributed to, detailing your contributions and their significance. Discuss how this experience aligns with Crusoe's values and its commitment to open source collaborations, and how it prepared you for the Senior Staff Software Engineer - SDN Networking role.