Compute Strategy & Operations LeadActive$200K–$300K

The opportunity

AI needs a new infrastructure layer. We're building it at Modal.

What you'll do

  • Own end-to-end procurement of GPU and CPU capacity across hyperscalers, neoclouds, and datacenter operators

  • Build and maintain a strong pipeline of supplier relationships

  • Evaluate supply options on price, availability, hardware specs, networking capabilities, and SLA terms

  • Negotiate and close contracts: reserved capacity agreements, spot arrangements, MSAs, DPAs, and order forms

  • Work closely with our engineering teams to translate technical requirements into procurement specs

  • Track market pricing, availability trends, and supplier dynamics, and serve: as a trusted advisor to leadership on infrastructure procurement decisions

What they're looking for

  • Fluency in the AI infrastructure landscape: hyperscalers, neoclouds, and the broader GPU supply market
  • Technical understanding of what you're buying: GPU architectures (NVIDIA H100/H200/B200, etc.), networking (InfiniBand vs. RoCE, fabric topology), and SLA structures
  • Strong commercial instincts. You know how to find leverage, structure a deal, and close it
  • Ability to work cross-functionally with finance and engineering teams on: commercial terms and technical requirements
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