Senior Engineering Manager for Data Plane Systems

At Crusoe, our mission is to accelerate the proliferation of energy and intelligence. We're developing the technology that enables ambitious AI-driven creations without compromising on scale, speed, or sustainability.Join us at the forefront of the AI revolution with sustainable technology. Here, you will lead innovative initiatives, make a significant impact, and work with a team that is pioneering responsible and transformative cloud infrastructure.Role Overview:We are on the lookout for a Senior Engineering Manager for Data Plane Systems, who will spearhead the team accountable for high-performance Software Defined Networking (SDN) data planes across hosts and Data Processing Units (DPUs). In this hands-on senior leadership capacity, you will be responsible for the architecture, implementation, and operational management of a hardware-accelerated networking stack tailored for large-scale GPU workloads, with a focus on rapid feature deployment from commit to production.Key Responsibilities:Technical Leadership: Define the strategic roadmap for SDN data plane systems and guide the integration of DPUs (like NVIDIA BlueField) and hardware accelerators.Architecture & Optimization: Oversee the development of Linux kernel networking components, XDP/eBPF data paths, and DPDK-based fast paths while driving the transition of networking functions to hardware offload architectures.Operational Excellence: Lead performance benchmarking, regression prevention, and incident response, ensuring we meet our operational goals within 3-6 month cycles.Team Development: Mentor and cultivate a high-performing team of senior and staff-level systems engineers, setting technical standards and nurturing a culture of accountability.Collaboration: Work closely with control-plane teams (OVN/OVS) to enhance throughput and latency for multi-tenant GPU clusters.

Join DigitalOcean as a Senior Engineer 2 specializing in Inference Data Plane, where you'll play a pivotal role in enhancing our data processing capabilities. You will work alongside a talented team to design, implement, and optimize systems that facilitate efficient inference operations. Your expertise will contribute to building scalable solutions that empower developers and organizations to harness the cloud effectively.

We are seeking a highly skilled Senior Engineer to join our Inference Data Plane team at DigitalOcean. In this pivotal role, you will be responsible for designing and implementing advanced data processing solutions that facilitate machine learning inference at scale. You will work collaboratively with cross-functional teams to optimize our data infrastructure and ensure reliable performance.

Redpanda Data is building the Agentic Data Plane (ADP), a platform that connects AI agents with enterprise data and systems. The ADP supports real-time, autonomous reasoning and action by agentic applications, powered by Redpanda's multi-modal data streaming engine. Major organizations across industries, including Activision Blizzard, Cisco, Moody's, Texas Instruments, Vodafone, and two of the top five U.S. banks, rely on Redpanda to process hundreds of terabytes of data every day. Backed by investors such as Lightspeed, GV, and Haystack VC, Redpanda operates as a globally distributed, people-first company. Role overview The Principal Software Engineer will architect and develop the Agentic Data Plane, which serves as the control and execution layer for AI agents interacting with enterprise data. This system enables agents to access, analyze, and act on data in real time, while providing human operators with oversight and control for secure operations. The ADP brings together Redpanda's low-latency streaming technology, a distributed query engine for real-time context, a library of over 300 data connectors, and a global policy and observability framework. This framework enforces access controls, records agent actions, and supports replayable audits. What you will do Design and build the core architecture of the Agentic Data Plane, focusing on secure and efficient data interaction for AI agents. Integrate streaming, query, and policy enforcement components to support real-time, autonomous agent operations. Monitor developments in the agentic AI field and translate research into engineering proposals and product strategies. Work closely with Engineering, Product, and Go-To-Market teams, as well as key customers, to shape the direction of the ADP.

Join Sentry as a Senior Software Engineer specializing in the Control Plane, where you will play a pivotal role in enhancing our platform's capabilities. You'll collaborate with a talented team of engineers to design, develop, and maintain high-performance systems that empower developers to monitor and fix crashes seamlessly.

About the Role Crusoe is seeking a Software Engineer focused on the Control Plane to help build and improve control systems. This position is based in San Francisco, CA. What You Will Do Develop and refine software that powers Crusoe's control systems Work closely with teammates to solve complex technical challenges Contribute ideas and code to projects that drive the platform forward Who We’re Looking For Experience building or maintaining control plane software Comfort working in a collaborative setting Interest in tackling sophisticated software engineering problems If you enjoy building systems and want to make an impact on Crusoe’s technology, this role offers the chance to work with a dedicated team on meaningful projects.

Join Cloudflare as a Principal Systems Engineer, Data, where you will lead innovative projects that enhance our data processing capabilities. You will work collaboratively with cross-functional teams to design, implement, and optimize systems that efficiently handle large-scale data. This role requires a deep understanding of systems engineering principles, strong analytical skills, and a passion for leveraging data to drive decisions. Your contributions will be pivotal in shaping the future of our data infrastructure.

Join Cloudflare as a Product Manager for our Control Plane team, where you'll have the opportunity to drive the vision, strategy, and execution of key product initiatives. In this role, you'll collaborate with cross-functional teams to identify customer needs, define product requirements, and deliver exceptional user experiences. Your insights will directly impact the future of our platform, helping to secure and accelerate the internet.

About Stitch Fix, Inc. Stitch Fix (NASDAQ: SFIX) is a premier online personal styling service that empowers individuals to discover and embrace their unique styles. By expertly blending skilled stylists with cutting-edge AI and recommendation algorithms, we curate an exceptional selection of both exclusive and national brands, tailored to meet each client's distinct tastes and preferences. Founded in 2011 and headquartered in San Francisco, Stitch Fix revolutionizes the way people shop, making it effortless for clients to express their personal style without the hassle of navigating through endless options in stores or online.About the TeamThe Business Systems team serves as the strategic technology and data partner for our core operations. We design and maintain the technological framework that supports our Finance, Procurement, Merchandising, and HR/People and Culture functions. By collaborating directly with business leaders, we create, implement, and enhance scalable systems while transforming our business data into a strategic asset. Our team is responsible for building and managing data engineering pipelines, analytics dashboards, and next-generation automation and Gen AI solutions that provide critical insights and empower leaders to make informed, data-driven decisions.About the RoleWe are on the lookout for a strategic Senior Engineering Manager to lead our Business Systems Data & Insights team, focusing on pivotal domains including Finance (Accounting, FP&A), Merchandising, Procurement, and HR/People & Culture. This high-impact role will allow you to shape how Stitch Fix utilizes data and AI to drive essential business decisions and influence company strategy. You will spearhead our data and AI transformation by constructing scalable data infrastructure, enhancing analytics capabilities, implementing intelligent automation, and accelerating the adoption of Gen AI across these critical business functions.

At Databricks, we are driven by a passion for empowering data teams to tackle the world’s most challenging problems — from transforming transportation to accelerating medical innovations. We achieve this by creating and maintaining the leading data and AI infrastructure platform, enabling our clients to leverage profound data insights for business enhancement. Founded by engineers with a customer-first mentality, we eagerly embrace every opportunity to tackle complex technical challenges, ranging from the design of next-generation UI/UX for data interactions to scaling our services across millions of virtual machines. Our journey has just begun.As a member of the Runtime team at Databricks, you will be instrumental in developing the next generation of distributed data storage and processing systems. These systems will surpass specialized SQL query engines in relational query performance while offering the programming abstractions necessary to support a variety of workloads, from ETL to data science.Example projects include:Apache Spark™: Contribute to the de facto open-source standard framework for big data.Data Plane Storage: Develop reliable and high-performance services and client libraries for managing vast amounts of data within cloud storage backends like AWS S3 and Azure Blob Store.Delta Lake: Design a storage management system that merges the scalability and cost-effectiveness of data lakes with the performance and reliability of data warehouses, providing features like ACID transactions and time travel.Delta Pipelines: Simplify the orchestration and operation of numerous data pipelines, enabling clients to deploy, test, and upgrade pipelines effortlessly.Performance Engineering: Create the next-generation query optimizer and execution engine that is fast, scalable, and robust.

Join Cloudflare as a Senior Systems Engineer specializing in our Data Platform. In this pivotal role, you'll be responsible for designing and implementing scalable systems that process vast amounts of data, ensuring performance and reliability across our services. Your expertise will drive innovative solutions that enhance our platform capabilities.

About GranicaGranica is an innovative AI research and infrastructure firm dedicated to creating reliable and steerable representations of enterprise data.We build trust through our product Crunch, a policy-driven health layer that ensures large tabular datasets remain efficient, reliable, and reversible. On this solid foundation, we are developing Large Tabular Models—systems designed to learn cross-column and relational structures in order to provide trustworthy answers and automation with inherent provenance and governance.Our MissionAI is currently hampered not only by the design of models but also by the inefficiencies of the data that supports them. Every redundant byte, poorly organized dataset, and inefficient data pathway contributes to significant costs, latency, and energy waste as we scale.Granica aims to eliminate these inefficiencies. We merge cutting-edge research in information theory, probabilistic modeling, and distributed systems to craft self-optimizing data infrastructures: systems that consistently enhance the representation and utilization of information by AI.Our engineering team collaborates closely with the Granica Research group led by Prof. Andrea Montanari of Stanford University, bridging advancements in information theory and learning efficiency with large-scale distributed systems. Together, we firmly believe that the next major advancement in AI will stem from breakthroughs in efficient systems rather than merely larger models.Your ContributionsGlobal Metadata Substrate: Design a transactional and metadata substrate that facilitates time-travel, schema evolution, and atomic consistency across massive petabyte-scale tabular datasets.Adaptive Engines: Develop systems that autonomously reorganize data, learning from access patterns and workloads to maintain peak efficiency without the need for manual tuning.Intelligent Data Layouts: Optimize bit-level organization (including encoding, compression, and layout) to maximize signal extraction per byte read.Autonomous Compute Pipelines: Create distributed compute systems that scale predictably, adapt to dynamic loads, and ensure reliability under failure conditions.Research to Production: Apply new algorithms in compression, representation, and optimization that emerge from ongoing research. We encourage opportunities to publish and open-source your work.Latency as Intelligence: Design systems that inherently minimize latency as a measure of intelligence.

Join Unify as a Senior Data Engineer, EnrichmentAt Unify, we are pioneering the first AI-driven action system for revenue teams, enabling organizations to transform their outbound efforts into a powerful growth engine. Our technology makes go-to-market strategies observable, repeatable, and scalable. Established in 2023 by visionaries from Ramp and Scale AI, our team boasts experience from industry giants such as Airbnb, Meta, Waymo, and Perplexity.In 2024, we achieved an impressive 8x revenue increase and cater to esteemed clients like Perplexity, Cursor, SoFi, and Justworks. We are a dynamic and high-energy team that has successfully raised $58M from prominent investors including Thrive, Emergence, and OpenAI. Help us shape the future of go-to-market strategies - come aboard!Role OverviewAs a Senior Data Engineer focusing on Enrichment, you will take ownership of the systems that create and uphold the most extensive and high-quality first-party contact dataset available. Your responsibilities will include designing data pipelines that assimilate information from various vendors, developing intelligence to evaluate data source reliability, and establishing a quality framework that secures Unify's data as a competitive advantage.

About the TeamJoin our Online Data team, where we design and maintain the foundational online database and indexing services for OpenAI’s cutting-edge AI applications. We support the phenomenal growth of ChatGPT, the leading AI application globally, as well as Codex, the fastest-growing development toolset.Our mission is to uphold the reliability, accuracy, and scalability of our extensive online data infrastructure, enabling product and research teams to innovate swiftly without getting entangled in complex multi-region, multi-cloud, exabyte-scale data systems.About the RoleWe are on the lookout for an Engineering Manager to spearhead our Online Data Systems team. This role entails guiding a talented group of engineers dedicated to developing and managing hyperscale data storage and retrieval technologies.You will oversee the execution of highly complex engineering tasks in areas such as distributed query execution, multi-region data federation, self-orchestrating services, performance optimization, and more.This is a unique opportunity to shape cutting-edge technology at an unprecedented scale, where you won’t just be another cog in the machine but will have a significant impact on our trajectory.In this role, you will:Build, lead, and develop high-performing infrastructure engineering teams.Drive the advancement of OpenAI’s proprietary online data technologies, including our core database systems, indexing technologies, and vector search capabilities.Establish delivery metrics based on measurable reliability goals (SLOs, etc.) to ensure superior system performance and resilience.Advocate for the efficient use of agent technology to enhance execution speed.Minimize operational burdens and incident occurrences through improved abstractions and self-healing systems.You might thrive in this role if you:Possess a relentless pursuit of operational excellence, with hands-on experience in building...

Join Crusoe as a Senior SDN Development Engineer specializing in the Management Plane. In this critical role, you will architect, develop, and optimize software solutions that enhance our software-defined networking capabilities. Work with a talented team of engineers to tackle complex challenges in network virtualization and orchestration, driving innovation within our cutting-edge projects.

At NerdWallet, we are committed to empowering individuals to make informed financial decisions. Our team comprises exceptional individuals who thrive in an inclusive, flexible, and candid environment. Whether you choose to work remotely or in the office, we prioritize your well-being, professional development, and the impact you can make. We believe that when one of us elevates our skills, the whole team benefits.As part of NerdWallet’s Platform team, you will oversee the systems that serve as the backbone of our consumer experience. This includes management of our centralized product data platform, partner ingestion pipelines, publishing and click-tracking infrastructure, GraphQL gateway operations, and our high-traffic, headless WordPress CMS. These platforms deliver precise, compliant, and high-performance product and content experiences to millions of users on both web and mobile platforms. We are searching for a Senior Engineering Manager to lead this team in modernizing legacy services into scalable and reliable systems while advancing our vision of a decoupled, adaptable platform that facilitates quicker publishing, enhanced observability, and future growth.In the role of Senior Engineering Manager for Platform Systems, you will guide and support a team of engineers in delivering high-quality, scalable, and secure software that aligns with NerdWallet’s product and business objectives. You will collaborate closely with Product Managers and other cross-functional partners to define the roadmap, prioritize tasks, and eliminate obstacles, while nurturing strong engineering practices and a culture of continuous improvement. Your responsibilities will include ensuring technical quality, team well-being, and daily operations, while mentoring engineers, making strategic technical decisions, and balancing immediate deliverables with long-term sustainability, compliance, and reliability.This position reports to the Director of Engineering.Opportunities for Impact:Lead, mentor, and develop a high-performing engineering team responsible for NerdWallet’s platform systems, including the Content Platform, CMS, and Product Data Platform.Collaborate with Product Managers and cross-functional teams to strategize, prioritize, and execute the product roadmap.Champion consistent adherence to software development best practices, including code quality, testing, documentation, and operational excellence.Influence and guide technical and architectural decisions to ensure solutions are scalable, secure, reliable, and compliant with regulatory standards.Balance immediate project needs with long-term project vision and maintainability.

Join Shield AI as a Senior Lead Data EngineerAt Shield AI, we are on a mission to safeguard both service members and civilians through the power of intelligent systems. As a leading venture-backed deep-tech company founded in 2015, our innovative products, including the V-BAT and X-BAT aircraft, Hivemind Enterprise, and Hivemind Vision product lines, are making a global impact. With operations spanning the U.S., Europe, the Middle East, and Asia-Pacific, our technology is pivotal in supporting missions worldwide.As a Senior Lead Data Engineer, you will play a crucial role in developing a cutting-edge financial enterprise reporting and analytics platform for our complex, R&D-intensive, multi-billion-dollar organization. Your responsibilities will encompass architecting and implementing secure, scalable, and cost-efficient data systems within Microsoft Fabric, enhancing Finance, FP&A, Accounting, Program Management, and Executive reporting.This position transcends traditional ETL development. You will take charge of cloud architecture decisions, establish data modeling standards, integrate advanced analytics readiness into the platform, and ensure our systems are designed with auditability, governance, and scalability in mind. Collaborating within a lean team, you will bridge engineering, analytics, and applied data science to drive significant impact.Your efforts will establish the foundation of a mission-critical analytics platform that informs executive decision-making, improves forecast accuracy, ensures compliance reporting, and facilitates scalable AI adoption. The impact of your work will resonate throughout the organization, directly influencing cost control, capital allocation, and operational insight.

Zyphra is a cutting-edge artificial intelligence firm located in the heart of San Francisco, California, dedicated to advancing technology across various modalities.About the Position:We are seeking a Data Engineer - Multimodal Systems to play a pivotal role in the enhancement and expansion of Zyphra's datasets and data pipelines. This position offers a unique opportunity to collaborate with diverse teams and contribute to innovative data solutions. You will engage in the collection of extensive datasets and the development and optimization of high-performance parallel data pipelines.Your Responsibilities Will Include:Executing large-scale data collection across multiple modalities, including text, audio, and image.Designing and implementing highly efficient, parallelized data processing pipelines that integrate various modalities.Conducting rigorous experimental ablations to evaluate the effectiveness of new data enhancements.Candidate Requirements:Proven ability in implementation and prototyping.Capability to transform ideas into experimental frameworks swiftly.Strong collaborative skills, thriving in a dynamic research environment.Eagerness to learn and apply new concepts effectively.Exceptional communication and teamwork skills, capable of contributing to both research and large-scale engineering projects.Preferred Qualifications:Experience in the collection, management, and processing of large datasets.Familiarity with parallel programming frameworks in Python, such as Dask.In-depth understanding of state-of-the-art dataset curation practices.A detail-oriented mindset with a passion for data integrity and verification.Strong foundation in experimental methodologies for conducting thorough ablation studies and hypothesis testing.Knowledge and interest in large-scale, highly parallel data processing systems.Proficiency in PyTorch and Python.Experience with large, complex codebases and the ability to quickly become productive within them.Published research in respected machine learning venues.Postgraduate degree in a relevant field is a plus.

Join Cloudflare as a Systems Engineer specializing in Data, where you will play a critical role in enhancing our infrastructure and ensuring the reliability of our services. You will collaborate with cross-functional teams to design, implement, and maintain systems that handle vast amounts of data efficiently and securely. Your contributions will be pivotal in optimizing performance and delivering exceptional user experiences.

CoreWeave is The Essential Cloud for AI™. Designed by innovators for innovators, CoreWeave provides a robust platform of advanced technology and exceptional teams, empowering organizations to confidently build and scale AI solutions. As a trusted partner for leading AI labs, startups, and global enterprises, CoreWeave integrates unmatched infrastructure performance with extensive technical expertise, driving innovation and transforming compute capabilities into actionable results. Since its inception in 2017, CoreWeave has rapidly advanced, becoming a publicly traded company (Nasdaq: CRWV) in March 2025. Explore more at www.coreweave.com.What You’ll Do:Description of the TeamThe IT Business Systems (GTM) team at CoreWeave is responsible for the application stack that facilitates the entire customer journey—from lead generation to quoting and cash collection. This team designs and manages systems that underpin a rapidly growing AI cloud business, collaborating closely with Revenue Operations, Marketing Operations, Finance, Billing, and Customer Experience to deliver scalable, compliant, and automated workflows.About the role:As a Senior Salesforce Engineer, you will take on a pivotal role as a hands-on technical leader, tasked with designing, building, and operating Salesforce solutions across Sales Cloud, Revenue Cloud/CPQ, and GTM integrations. You will tackle high-impact projects including post-acquisition system integrations, the implementation of a new usage-based billing platform, and enhancements within quoting, forecasting, and revenue operations. This role demands deep expertise in CPQ workflows while also overseeing broader platform architecture and integrations with finance and GTM systems. You will work cross-functionally with GTM, Finance, and IT leadership to create scalable, dependable solutions that position CoreWeave for continued success.