OpenAI
AI Infrastructure
StrategicDealsLeader
“Strategic Deals Leader at OpenAI. Skills: AI infrastructure, Compute capacity, Strategic partnerships, Ecosystem development. Develop and execute strategies. Expand access to compute”
What You'll Achieve.
Expand OpenAI's access to compute; Expand OpenAI's access to infrastructure; Expand OpenAI's access to emerging AI technologies; Improve OpenAI's infrastructure flexibility; Improve OpenAI's infrastructure resilience; Improve OpenAI's long-term capacity position
Industry & Context.
Strategic judgment; Analytical thinking; Strategic thinking; Operate in ambiguous environments; Operate in rapidly evolving environments
What They're Looking For.
Must Have
Experience in AI infrastructure, Experience in cloud computing, Experience in semiconductors, Experience in data centers, Experience in distributed systems, Understanding of compute infrastructure, Understanding of accelerator technologies, Understanding of cloud platforms, Understanding of infrastructure economics, Experience evaluating emerging technologies, Experience developing long-term infrastructure strategies, Experience developing long-term ecosystem strategies, Ability to work effectively with technical teams, Ability to translate complex engineering concepts into strategic business recommendations, Experience building partnerships, Experience influencing senior stakeholders, Analytical thinking skills, Strategic thinking skills, Ability to operate in ambiguous environments, Ability to operate in rapidly evolving environments, Effective communication with technical audiences, Effective communication with business audiences, Effective communication with executive leadership
Nice to Have
Knowledge of AI infrastructure, Knowledge of emerging technology ecosystems, Strategic judgment, Technical curiosity, Ability to build partnerships across a rapidly evolving industry landscape
What You'll Do.
Develop and execute strategies
Expand access to compute
Expand access to infrastructure
Expand access to emerging AI technologies
Evaluate strategic opportunities
Partner with engineering teams
Partner with infrastructure teams
Understand future workload requirements
Translate requirements into strategies
Assess build-versus-buy tradeoffs
Build and manage relationships
Evaluate new infrastructure technologies
Evaluate new architectures
Support commercial discussions
Support strategic partnerships
Improve infrastructure flexibility
Improve infrastructure resilience
Improve long-term capacity position
Monitor market developments
Monitor technology developments
Monitor competitive developments
Develop recommendations for leadership
How You'll Work.
Team & Collaboration
Work closely with engineering teams; Work closely with infrastructure teams; Work closely with finance teams; Work closely with executive leadership teams; Partner with engineering teams; Partner with infrastructure teams; Build and manage relationships with hardware vendors; Build and manage relationships with hyperscalers; Build and manage relationships with cloud providers; Build and manage relationships with data center operators; Build and manage relationships with emerging infrastructure companies; Influence senior stakeholders across internal organizations; Influence senior stakeholders across external organizations
Communication Scope
Communicate effectively with technical audiences; Communicate effectively with business audiences; Communicate effectively with executive leadership
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