Manager, Datacenter Compute Infrastructure (Starlink)
Core
Lead a sourcing team to secure GPU/accelerators, CPUs, storage, and server components for SpaceXAI's large-scale AI training clusters and compute facilities.
Role type
Manager, Datacenter Compute Infrastructure Sourcing
Builds
Large-scale AI training clusters and compute facilities
Domain
Hyperscale AI infrastructure / Datacenter hardware
Deliverable
Production ML models (via infrastructure provisioning)
Required skills
Global supply chain management, commodity strategy, people management, team leadership, supplier qualification, contract negotiation, cost modeling, risk mitigation
Preferred skills
Datacenter compute architecture knowledge, hyperscale AI environment experience, ODM/CM relationship management, constrained market supply management
Technologies
GPUs, CPUs, storage systems, ODM/CM models, servers, racks
Responsibilities
Build and mentor a high-performing sourcing team; Define commodity strategies and multi-year roadmaps; Oversee end-to-end sourcing and supplier qualification; Orchestrate demand across SpaceXAI companies; Negotiate major agreements for pricing and delivery; Manage ODM/CM relationships; Monitor supply chain risks; Drive cost reduction through modeling and value engineering; Track team and category KPIs
Seniority
Manager, hands-on IC with team leadership