Compute Strategy & Operations Lead
Modal
Compute Strategy & Operations Lead at Modal is a full time role based in new york, new york, United States. The listing states pay of $200k–$300k. It was published on 14 April 2026 and was open at last check.
| Role | Compute Strategy & Operations Lead |
|---|---|
| Company | Modal |
| Location | new york, new york, United States |
| Employment type | Full Time |
| Pay (as listed) | $200k–$300k |
| Published | 14 April 2026 |
| Status | Open at last check |
About Us:
AI needs a new infrastructure layer. We're building it at Modal.
Every era of computing brought new workloads that previous infrastructure couldn't support: mainframes, databases, and the cloud. Each time, the company that rebuilt the layer underneath defined the decade. AI is no different, except it touches everything instead of one slice, and the window to build the layer underneath it is open right now.
Our customers include category-defining companies like Lovable, Ramp, Cognition, DoorDash, and Suno. They rely on Modal for instant GPU access, sub-second container starts, and native storage, so it's simple to serve low-latency inference, fine-tune models, and access production-ready sandboxes at scale.
We recently raised a $355M Series C at a $4.65B valuation, led by General Catalyst and Redpoint Ventures. We've crossed $300M+ ARR and grown fivefold since September.
Our team includes creators of popular open-source projects (e.g.,Seaborn,Luigi), academic researchers, international olympiad medalists, and experienced engineering and product leaders with decades of experience.
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.
In this role, you will:
- 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
Create your free OnJob profile to apply — we'll take you to Modal's application after sign-up. · Posted 14 Apr 2026.
Compute Strategy & Operations Lead at Modal — questions answered
What does the Compute Strategy & Operations Lead role at Modal pay?
The Compute Strategy & Operations Lead at Modal listing states pay of $200k–$300k for the new york, new york, United States position. That figure is taken directly from the employer's own posting as published, not estimated or averaged from other roles.
Where is the Compute Strategy & Operations Lead role at Modal based?
Modal lists this Compute Strategy & Operations Lead role in new york, new york, United States, advertised as full time work at that location. Larger employers sometimes cover several sites under one city name, so confirm the exact office with Modal before you apply.
Is the Compute Strategy & Operations Lead role at Modal still open?
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