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# Senior Performance Engineer

- **Company:** Crusoe's Inc
- **Location:** San Francisco, CA, United States
- **Experience:** Expert
- **Salary:** $170,000.0 - $205,000.0
- **Contract:** Permanent contract
- **Skills:** Artificial Intelligence, C++ (Programming Language), Cloud Engineering, Computer Programming, Linux, Linux Kernel, Performance Tuning, Cloud Services, Software Systems, Information Technology
- **Published:** July 22, 2026
- **Apply:** https://www.indeed.com/viewjob?jk=849cdef277f296aa

## About the Role

* Linux Kernel Mastery: Deep expertise in Linux system internals and kernel-level programming is essential for this role.
 * Programming Proficiency: Expert-level skills in Go, C, and C++ (Rust is also a strong asset).
 * Systems Performance Mindset: A proven track record of hands-on performance tuning, benchmarking, and optimization in complex environments.
 * Educational Foundation: A bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Engineering, or a related field, or equivalent professional experience.
 * Collaborative Spirit: Ability to work effectively within cross-functional teams, communicating complex technical concepts clearly to stakeholders.
 * AI Ecosystem Familiarity: Experience or exposure to the Artificial Intelligence/Cloud ecosystem and standard industry tooling.

Bonus Points:

 * Hands-on experience with Rust development.
 * Prior experience working in high-scale cloud or infrastructure engineering environments
 * Deep familiarity with performance-critical infrastructure components beyond the kernel layer.
 * Experience with specific low-level performance analysis and tracing tools.

## Description

We are seeking a highly skilled, hands-on Senior level performance engineer who thrives on deep technical challenges. The ideal candidate possesses a mastery of Linux kernel systems and low-level optimization, with a collaborative mindset to drive cross-functional projects. This is a full-time position where you will roll up your sleeves to perform direct performance benchmarking and system tuning, making a tangible impact on Crusoe's global compute operations., * System Performance Benchmarking: Design and execute rigorous benchmarks to analyze system behavior, identifying bottlenecks and opportunities for performance enhancement.

 * Kernel Optimization: Develop and implement low-level optimizations within the Linux kernel to maximize efficiency and system throughput.
 * Hands-on Development: Write and maintain high-performance code using Go, C, C++, or Rust to drive infrastructure improvements.
 * Data Plane Tuning: Focus on data plane performance, ensuring our cloud architecture meets the high-speed requirements of modern AI workloads.
 * Cross-Functional Collaboration: Partner closely with Software Infrastructure, Product, and other engineering teams to align performance initiatives with broader organizational goals.
 * Technical Problem-Solving: Actively troubleshoot complex system issues, applying an analytical approach to ensure reliability and scalability.
 * Strategic Knowledge Sharing: Contribute to team documentation and best practices, fostering a culture of technical excellence and continuous improvement.


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