Network Architect

Department: IT, Compliance, and Security

Location: San Francisco, CA - US

Employment Type: FullTime

Crusoe is on a mission to accelerate the abundance of energy and intelligence. As the only vertically integrated AI infrastructure company built from the ground up, we own and operate each layer of the stack — from electrons to tokens — to power the world's most ambitious AI workloads. When you join Crusoe, you join a team that is building the future, faster.

We're in the midst of the greatest industrial revolution of our time. The demand for AI compute is boundless, and power is a bottleneck. We're solving that — with an energy-first approach that makes AI infrastructure better for the world and faster for the people innovating with AI.

We're looking for problem-solving, opportunity-finding teammates with a sense of urgency, who believe in the scale of our ambition and thrive on a path not fully paved — people who want to grow their careers alongside a team of experts across energy, manufacturing, data center construction, and cloud services.

If you want to do the most meaningful work of your career, help our customers and partners advance their AI strategies, and be part of a high-performing team that believes in each other, come build with us at Crusoe.

About This Role

We’re seeking a Network Architect to serve as the technical authority for network design, security strategy, and infrastructure standards across Crusoe’s global footprint of data centers, power plants, and corporate environments.

In this role, you will define and govern the architectural vision for Crusoe’s network stack; spanning traditional IT, cloud, and industrial systems (IoT, OT, PLC, SCADA). You’ll ensure our networks are secure, resilient, and scalable while enabling rapid deployment of compute infrastructure aligned with our energy-first model.

This is a high-ownership role with direct influence over platform selection, security posture, and how network infrastructure evolves at scale.

What You’ll Be Working On

• Owning end-to-end network architecture across production and corporate environments, defining standards for IT, cloud, and industrial network domains

• Designing and enforcing network security strategy, including frameworks, risk assessments, and audit readiness across all sites

• Developing and maintaining comprehensive architectural documentation including network diagrams, IP schemas, rack elevations, and logical topologies

• Providing architectural oversight for infrastructure builds, including Bill of Materials (BOM) review, vendor selection, and procurement alignment

• Driving platform strategy across the network stack, evaluating new technologies and aligning tooling with long-term architectural principles

• Acting as the highest-level escalation point for complex network issues, identifying root causes and designing durable solutions

• Partnering cross-functionally with Security, IT Operations, Construction, and Power teams to translate business needs into scalable network designs

• Establishing governance processes for change control, documentation standards, and architectural consistency across all deployments

  
  

What You’ll Bring to the Team:

• 8+ years of progressive network engineering experience, including 3+ years in an architecture or principal-level role

• Demonstrated experience owning network architecture across complex, multi-site environments including data centers, industrial facilities, and corporate networks

• Deep expertise across network domains including IT, cloud, and industrial networking (IoT, OT, PLC, SCADA)

• Proven experience designing, implementing, and evolving production networks at scale

• Strong background in network security frameworks, audits, and compliance initiatives

• Experience working with vendors, carriers, and procurement teams on infrastructure builds

• Strong understanding of change management and architectural governance processes

  
  

Bonus Points:

• CCIE certification or equivalent expertise

• CISSP, GICSP, or other security-focused certifications

• Experience with high-performance networking for AI/ML or HPC workloads (e.g., RDMA, InfiniBand, low-latency fabrics)

• Experience supporting infrastructure in energy, industrial, or edge compute environments

• Background in high-growth or startup environments scaling global infrastructure

Benefits:

• Competitive compensation

• Restricted Stock Units

• Paid time off & paid holidays

• 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) Retirement plan with company match up to 4% of salary

• Volunteer time off

Compensation Range

Compensation will be paid in the range of up to $195,000 - $225,000 + 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.