Hardware Systems Engineer

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Crusoe's mission is to accelerate the abundance of energy and intelligence. We’re crafting the engine that powers a world where people can create ambitiously with AI — without sacrificing scale, speed, or sustainability.
Be a part of the AI revolution with sustainable technology e, you'll drive meaningful innovation, make a tangible impact, and join a team that’s setting the pace for responsible, transformative cloud infrastructure.

The Hardware Systems Engineering team at Crusoe is at the forefront of innovating hardware solutions that drive our high-performance, sustainable computing platforms. We’re seeking a Staff Hardware Systems Engineer with strong expertise in BIOS, firmware, and tooling development or testing, alongside a solid hardware foundation. You will play a critical role in bringing up and debugging next-generation compute systems—working across low-level software, firmware, and system integration layers.

Your work will directly impact Crusoe Cloud’s ability to expand GPU hardware compatibility, improve system-level performance, and support bare‑metal infrastructure initiatives.

• Lead development and bring‑up of system firmware, BIOS, and kernel‑level software for high‑performance server platforms.
• Develop and test low‑level tooling and infrastructure to support firmware validation and diagnostics.
• Partner with vendors on next‑gen GPU hardware support and conduct feature testing and hardware‑software parity validation against in‑house platforms.
• Drive debugging and root‑cause analysis across complex firmware, hardware, and system‑level integration issues.
• Support E2E integration and solution testing to meet the performance, reliability, and scalability needs of Crusoe Cloud products.

• Strong understanding of BIOS/UEFI, firmware architecture, and kernel bring‑up.
• Hands‑on experience with system‑level bring‑up, validation frameworks, and firmware unit testing.
• Ability to collaborate with silicon and hardware vendors for platform‑level development and debugging.
• Exposure to both ARM and x86‑based server architectures.
• Proficiency in scripting and tooling for validation automation (e.g., Python, Bash).
• Excellent debugging, documentation, and cross‑team communication skills.
• A bachelor’s or master’s degree in Electrical Engineering, Computer Engineering, or a related field, or equivalent professional experience.

• 8+ years of experience in hardware systems development and low‑level software or firmware engineering.
• Demonstrated success in platform enablement and firmware‑hardware integration for server‑class products.
• Experience with GPU/CPU hardware, high‑speed digital interfaces, and server architecture.
• Experience supporting bare metal environments and contributing to kernel‑level configuration and testing (a strong plus).
• Familiarity with sustainable and energy‑efficient hardware design principles.
• Nice to have:
  • Experience with AMD/x86 software stack
  • Deep familiarity with GPU‑to‑GPU communication design
  • Exposure to bleeding‑edge GPU architectures and ecosystem integration

• 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
• Met Life Legal
• Company paid Commuter FSA benefit of $200 per month

Compensation will be paid in the range of $185,000 - $224,000. Restricted Stock Units are included in all offers. Compensation to be determined by the applicant’s 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.

Location:

San Francisco, CA