Senior Manager, R&D
Core
Operational and people leadership for Crusoe's R&D organization, evaluating emerging technologies and scaling the team to deliver validated solutions from pilot to hyperscale deployment.
Role type
Senior Manager, R&D (Hybrid Player-Coach)
Builds
R&D organization, technology evaluation pipelines, and partnerships with startups/research institutions
Domain
AI Infrastructure, Data Center, Energy, Manufacturing
Deliverable
production ML models | product features | infrastructure
Required skills
People management, Program management, Organizational building, Technical fluency, Communication, Executive presence
Preferred skills
Data center/energy industry experience, R&D/innovation team background, Hybrid team management, Technical hiring pipeline experience, AI infrastructure familiarity
Technologies
Data center infrastructure, Power systems, Cooling, Compute
Responsibilities
Recruit and onboard R&D team members; Define role profiles and interview processes; Manage R&D programs including technology evaluations and feasibility pilots; Establish and improve R&D operational processes; Support interface between R&D and engineering teams; Serve as operational partner to Head of R&D; Coordinate external partnerships and pilot programs
Seniority
Senior, hands-on IC with people leadership
