# Compute Strategy & Operations Lead
**Company:** [Modal](https://hotfix.jobs/companies/modal)
**Location:** New York, NY
**Salary:** $200K-$300K
**Skills:** Gpu Architectures, Nvidia H100, InfiniBand, Roce, Hyperscalers, Neoclouds, Contract Negotiation, Procurement, AI Infrastructure, Sla Structures
**Posted:** 2026-04-14
> Leads procurement and strategy for GPU/CPU capacity across hyperscalers, neoclouds, and datacenters. Evaluates suppliers, negotiates contracts, and advises leadership on market trends, requiring deep AI infra knowledge and commercial skills.
## Job Description
## 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 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: 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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