Runware
AI-as-a-Service
Hardware-GeneralManager
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“Hardware - General Manager at Runware. Skills: GPU infrastructure, datacenter strategy, vendor management. Define hardware strategy. Execute hardware strategy”
Industry & Context.
What They're Looking For.
Must Have
GPU infrastructure, servers, datacenter operations, large-scale compute infrastructure, cloud, AI, high-performance workloads, GPU vendors, hosting providers, infrastructure partners, AI workloads, GPU performance optimization, infrastructure contracts, hardware procurement, technical decisions, business considerations, cost considerations, fast-moving startup environment, communication skills, collaborate across technical and business teams
Nice to Have
AI infrastructure, cloud providers, GPU hosting companies, global compute infrastructure, HPC, cloud infrastructure, datacenter operations
What You'll Do.
Define hardware strategy
Execute hardware strategy
Define compute infrastructure strategy
Execute compute infrastructure strategy
Manage vendor relationships
Manage hosting provider relationships
Design server infrastructure
Optimize server infrastructure
Design datacenter infrastructure
Optimize datacenter infrastructure
Support AI inference workloads
Evaluate datacenter providers
Negotiate datacenter partnerships
Negotiate GPU vendor partnerships
Evaluate infrastructure partners
Negotiate infrastructure partnerships
Ensure infrastructure supports requirements
Drive cost/performance optimization
Optimize hardware deployments
Lead capacity planning
Support company growth
Support global expansion
Monitor industry trends
Support infrastructure deployment
Build long-term roadmap
Build global compute platform
How You'll Work.
Team & Collaboration
Collaborate across technical and business teams; Work closely with engineering teams
Communication Scope
Excellent communication skills
Full Job Description
### Company Description **Runware is the fastest AI-as-a-Service platform for media generation** Runware is an AI-as-a-Service platform that delivers real-time inference at **5–10 × lower cost** than competitors. Our platform is purpose-built for speed & efficiency: custom GPU design, server setup, and datacenter architecture matched with performance-optimized software and a best-in-class API. Engineering teams who work with Runware save **up to 80%** on inference, improve response times, and scale instantly across 4**00K+ AI models** , all through a single flexible API. Usage-based pricing and on-demand capacity are already battle-tested by Wix, OpenArt, NightCafe, Freepik, and thousands more. Backed by Insight Partners, a16z Speedrun, Begin Capital, and Zero Prime. **Join Runware to power the AI products that are changing the world** Runware is building the infrastructure powering the next generation of AI media applications. Our platform delivers high-performance AI inference through a global GPU infrastructure designed for speed, scale, and efficiency. As Runware continues to grow, compute infrastructure becomes a core strategic asset. We are looking for an experienced **Hardware Infrastructure Lead** to take ownership of our **GPU and server infrastructure strategy** , working closely with our CEO and engineering leadership. This role combines **technical depth, infrastructure strategy, and vendor management** to ensure Runware operates the most efficient and scalable compute infrastructure possible. ### About the Role You will be responsible for defining and executing Runware’s **hardware and datacenter strategy** , including GPU sourcing, server infrastructure, hosting partnerships, and long-term capacity planning. You will help the company scale its infrastructure globally while optimizing **performance, reliability, and cost efficiency**. This is a highly strategic role sitting at the intersection of **engineering, operations, and business** , with direct i
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