Crusoe

Senior Performance Engineer (AI)

In short

This role benchmarks and tunes Linux-based systems, develops kernel and data-plane optimizations, and writes high-performance infrastructure code in Go, C, C++, and Rust for AI workloads. It's an onsite position at a product company, requiring deep expertise in Linux internals and kernel-level programming plus expert-level Go, C, and C++ skills. The job involves partnering with infrastructure, product, and engineering teams to troubleshoot complex system issues and improve reliability and scalability.

About the Role
You will benchmark and tune systems to identify performance bottlenecks. You will develop Linux-kernel and data-plane optimizations, write high-performance infrastructure code, troubleshoot complex systems, and document technical practices with cross-functional engineering partners.
Requirements
•Deep expertise in Linux internals and kernel-level programming
•Expert-level Go, C, and C++ skills
•Experience with hands-on performance tuning, benchmarking, and optimization
•Experience communicating complex technical concepts to stakeholders
•Experience or exposure to AI or cloud ecosystems and industry tooling
Responsibilities
•Design and execute system performance benchmarks
•Develop and implement Linux kernel optimizations
•Write and maintain high-performance code in Go, C, C++, or Rust
•Tune data-plane performance for AI workloads
•Partner with infrastructure, product, and engineering teams on performance initiatives
•Troubleshoot complex system issues to improve reliability and scalability
•Contribute documentation and technical best practices
Benefits
•Equity packages
•Restricted Stock Units
•Paid time off, paid holidays, and leave programs
•Health, dental, and vision insurance
•Employer HSA contributions
•Paid parental leave
•Life insurance and short-term and long-term disability insurance
•Tuition reimbursement
•Mental health and wellness support
•Commuter benefits
•Cell phone stipend
•401(k) with company match up to 4% of salary
•Volunteer time off
•Global travel insurance and emergency assistance
•Daily meals allowance

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