Compute Strategy & Operations Lead

Owns procurement of GPU and CPU capacity for AI infrastructure.

• •We're hiring a Compute Strategy and Operations lead to own how Modal plans for and acquires GPU and CPU capacity.
• •Key Responsibilities 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 Requirements 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