Staff Infrastructure Engineer

As a Staff Infrastructure Engineer at Crusoe, you will manage daily operations of our cloud infrastructure, focusing on developing automation tools for server provisioning, troubleshooting hardware issues primarily related to GPUs, and scaling operations for extensive server deployments. Additionally, you will spearhead our transition to Kubernetes and help optimize our infrastructure for AI workloads.

Crusoe seeks candidates with solid hardware experience, strong proficiency in Linux, and expertise in GPU troubleshooting. You should be familiar with server provisioning techniques, including PXE booting, and have experience with enterprise-grade server management tools. Additionally, having knowledge of Kubernetes, containerization technologies, and version control systems will significantly enhance your candidacy for the Staff Infrastructure Engineer role.

At Crusoe, we prioritize employee growth. As a Staff Infrastructure Engineer, you will have access to tuition reimbursement and mentorship from world-class engineers to enhance your skills in automation, Kubernetes, and deployment strategies. We also provide a hybrid work schedule to foster a balance between collaboration and individual productivity.

Crusoe offers a comprehensive benefits package for our Staff Infrastructure Engineers, including competitive pay, Restricted Stock Units, health insurance options, employer contributions to HSA accounts, generous paid time off, and various wellness resources such as a subscription to the Calm app. We care about your well-being and work-life balance!

As a Staff Infrastructure Engineer at Crusoe, your work will directly contribute to our mission of aligning advanced computing technology with environmental sustainability. By developing infrastructure solutions that are reliable and eco-friendly, you will play a vital role in supporting AI applications that drive forward climate-friendly initiatives.

When tackling this question, elaborate on your past experiences with server provisioning, emphasizing any automation tools you've developed or utilized. Be specific about the challenges faced and how you implemented solutions that improved efficiency, demonstrating your problem-solving abilities.

Share your systematic approach to troubleshooting, focusing on how you diagnose GPU-related problems. Detail any tools or methodologies you employ, and emphasize your ability to liaise with vendors effectively to resolve issues swiftly.

Talk about your familiarity with Kubernetes and the steps you would take to transition an environment effectively. Discuss your experience with containerization and how you've previously handled migrations, providing concrete examples that showcase your expertise.

In your response, define Infrastructure as Code and explain how it can enhance infrastructure management. Share your experiences with tools like Terraform or Ansible and how you've applied IaC principles in past roles to drive efficiencies and reduce manual errors.

Narrate a specific example where you collaborated across teams. Highlight the communication strategies that facilitated seamless collaboration and how you addressed any technical jargon to maintain clarity with team members from different backgrounds.

Provide a comprehensive overview of your experience with Docker and containerization. Outline specific projects where you've utilized Docker, focusing on the challenges and improvements achieved in your workflow and deployment processes.

Discuss your commitments to professional development, including various resources you leverage such as online courses, webinars, blogs, and communities centered around cloud infrastructure. Mention how continuous learning helps you bring value to your role.

Highlight specific instances where you've contributed to scaling infrastructure, detailing the methods employed and the impacts of your work. Discuss the challenges faced during scaling processes and how you navigated them effectively.

Share a relevant example that showcases your problem-solving skills. Detail the situation, your analytical process in resolving the issue, and the measurable outcome of your solution, emphasizing how it contributed to team or organizational success.

In responding, describe your approach to task prioritization, incorporating methods such as impact assessments and risk evaluations. Share techniques you use for ensuring that critical infrastructure tasks are addressed timely while maintaining overall efficiency.