# Compute Strategy & Operations Lead at Modal

- Company: Modal
- What the company does: Bring your own code, and run CPU, GPU, and data-intensive compute at scale. The serverless platform for AI and data teams. Backed by Accel, General Catalyst and AI Grant.
- Company website: https://modal.com/
- Type: Startups (AI role)
- Level: Senior
- Location: New York
- Work setup: On-site
- Pay: $200K to $300K base salary per year (USD)
- Posted: 2026-04-14
- Apply by: 2026-10-08
- Apply: https://jobs.ashbyhq.com/modal/f1465314-5f6c-4c28-89f1-55a4ae6e11c0
- Page: https://www.1752.vc/careers/jobs/modal-compute-strategy-and-operations-lead/

## About the role

We're hiring a Compute Strategy and Operations lead to own how Modal plans for and acquires GPU and CPU capacity. You'll size our infrastructure needs ahead of demand, source supply across hyperscalers, neoclouds, and datacenter operators, and negotiate and close the contracts to secure it. The compute you secure directly determines what Modal can sell and build. Own end-to-end procurement of GPU and CPU capacity across hyperscalers, neoclouds, and datacenter operators

## 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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