Job Description

Join to apply for the Principal Network Traffic Engineer role at Crusoe 13 hours ago Be among the first 25 applicants Join to apply for the Principal Network Traffic Engineer role at Crusoe Get AI-powered advice on this job and more exclusive features. Crusoe is building the World’s Favorite AI-first Cloud infrastructure company. We’re pioneering vertically integrated, purpose-built AI infrastructure solutions trusted by Fortune 500 companies to power their most advanced AI applications. Crusoe is redefining AI cloud infrastructure, with a mission to align the future of computing with the future of the climate. Our AI platform is recognized as the "gold standard" for reliability and performance. Our data centers are optimized for AI workloads and are powered by clean, renewable energy. Be 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 Crusoe Cloud Network Engineering team is looking for an ambitious, experienced team player to join our Network Engineering team. Crusoe Cloud Network Engineering Team is responsible for designing, building, and operating the global edge, backbone, and data center network for High Performance Compute (HPC) Clusters with GPUs. The ideal individual will be highly motivated, self-directed, and excited to work on cutting-edge technologies. You must possess strong analytical and communication skills and be a great team player. As a Principal Network Traffic Engineer, you will serve as a technical strategist and architect, shaping Crusoe’s global network traffic design for scalability, performance, and resilience. You’ll drive the architecture of Layer 4/7 systems, including load balancing, global ingress, CMAF, FaaS, and WAF, and establish best practices for traffic engineering. You’ll collaborate with stakeholders across the company, mentor senior engineers, and represent Crusoe externally with partners and the community. A Day in the Life: Define the technical vision for Crusoe’s global traffic engineering architecture Lead high-impact projects to scale and optimize L4/L7 network services Design frameworks and tooling for automation, observability, and resilience Guide Staff and Senior Staff engineers through mentorship and technical leadership Engage with product and engineering leadership to align network strategy with business needs Collaborate with external vendors, ISPs, and industry peers to influence networking standards Participate in the global on-call rotation and drive improvements in operational excellence You Will Thrive In This Role If: 15+ years of experience in network engineering, with a focus on traffic engineering at scale Proven leadership in designing L4/L7 architectures, multi-CDN systems, and global ingress solutions Deep expertise in protocols (TCP/IP, TLS, etc.), networking standards, and best practices Strong programming skills (Go, Python, Java, or C++) and experience with infrastructure as code Ability to influence architectural decisions across multiple teams and domains Excellent communication skills and a track record of mentoring senior engineers Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Engineering, or equivalent experience 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 Employer contributions to HSA accounts Paid Parental Leave Paid life insurance, short-term and long-term disability Teladoc 401(k) with a 100% match up to 4% of salary Generous paid time off and holiday schedule Cell phone reimbursement Tuition reimbursement Subscription to the Calm app MetLife Legal Company paid Commuter FSA benefit of $200 per month Compensation: Compensation will be paid up to $320,000 a year + Bonus. Restricted Stock Units are included in all offers. Compensation to be determined by the applicants knowledge, education, and abilities, as well as internal equity and alignment with market data. Crusoe is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Employment decisions are made without regard to race, color, religion, disability, genetic information, pregnancy, citizenship, marital status, sex/gender, sexual preference/ orientation, gender identity, age, veteran status, national origin, or any other status protected by law or regulation. Seniority level Seniority level Mid-Senior level Employment type Employment type Full-time Job function Job function Management and Manufacturing Industries Technology, Information and Internet Referrals increase your chances of interviewing at Crusoe by 2x Get notified about new Traffic Engineer jobs in San Francisco, CA . Interested in future opportunities with SirenOpt? NBCU Local Bay Area - Video Editor Internship - Academic Year (2025-2026) Public Safety Dispatcher - Entry and Laterals San Francisco, CA $112,000.00-$160,000.00 1 day ago San Francisco, CA $120,000.00-$200,000.00 6 days ago San Francisco, CA $110,000.00-$140,000.00 1 day ago We’re unlocking community knowledge in a new way. Experts add insights directly into each article, started with the help of AI. #J-18808-Ljbffr Crusoe

Job Tags

Similar Jobs