Crusoe designs, builds, and operates energy-first AI infrastructure. Its offerings include Crusoe Cloud for GPU-based training, fine-tuning, inference, and managed services, alongside AI-optimized data centers and energy infrastructure.

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Skills

Bash Benchmarking Distributed Storage Ebpf Fio Go Nvme Performance Tuning Pure Storage Python Raid Rfp Storage Vast Data Vendor Management

Candidate Availability

Onsite · Sunnyvale · Required

Required and preferred rules are kept separate and reflect the wording in the original posting.

About the Role

You will lead the architecture and operation of the global storage environment for AI and HPC workloads. You will analyze and tune block, file and object storage performance, run PoCs and validate vendor releases, administer enterprise arrays, collaborate on infrastructure design, author RFPs and influence vendor roadmaps.

Requirements

10+ years in storage systems administration focused on petabyte-scale on-premise environments
Hands-on production experience administering VAST Data and/or Pure Storage arrays
Strong understanding of block, file and object storage architectures and I/O paths
Experience with benchmarking and observability tools (FIO, ElBencho, blktrace, nvme-cli, nfs-gaze, eBPF)
Experience with SSDs, NVMe, RAID, caching or distributed storage systems
Familiarity with enterprise flash arrays and distributed file systems
Scripting proficiency in Python, Go or Bash
Ability to analyze performance data and present conclusions
Ability to author technical requirements, evaluate RFP responses and manage vendor relationships
Experience with system design for AI training and inference I/O use cases
Interest in Crusoe's mission of sustainable infrastructure

Responsibilities

Evaluate and optimize performance of block, file and object storage systems and run benchmarks and stress tests
Design and execute PoCs and validate vendor software releases in staging
Own bring-up, configuration and performance tuning of large enterprise arrays
Collaborate with Compute and Networking teams to design cloud-scale storage systems
Lead technical evaluation of storage technologies, author RFPs and lead down-selection
Serve as primary technical contact for storage vendors such as VAST Data and Pure Storage
Collaborate with service engineering and architecture teams and communicate findings to stakeholders

Benefits

Competitive compensation and equity packages
Restricted Stock Units
Paid time off, paid holidays & leave of absence programs
Comprehensive health, dental & vision insurance
Employer contributions to HSA account
Paid parental leave
Paid life insurance, short-term and long-term disability
Professional development & tuition reimbursement
Mental health & wellness support
Commuter benefits (parking & transit)
Cell phone stipend
401(k) with company match up to 4% of salary
Volunteer time off
Global travel insurance & emergency assistance
Daily meals allowance
Additional perks & programs specific to location