Head of Data Center Acquisition
Core
Lead the acquisition of data center capacity to support Cerebras' wafer-scale AI chip infrastructure, ensuring power, site, and schedule readiness for high-density compute deployments.
Role type
Head of Data Center Acquisition
Builds
Data center capacity pipeline, diligence frameworks, and commercial agreements for AI infrastructure
Domain
AI hardware infrastructure / Data Center Development
Deliverable
production ML models | infrastructure
Required skills
Hyperscale data center acquisition, complex infrastructure transaction leadership, commercial negotiation, technical diligence (power/site/finance), executive communication, risk management
Preferred skills
Experience at hyperscalers/AI infrastructure companies, familiarity with North American/European markets, utility power assessment, process building from scratch
Technologies
None
Responsibilities
Source and evaluate data center providers and colocation sites; lead commercial work from qualification to signature; conduct diligence on power, site, permits, and financing; align legal, finance, and technical teams; manage executive and customer reviews; forecast capacity by region and provider
Seniority
Senior, hands-on IC