Head of Infrastructure

Head of InfrastructureLocation:Hybrid – San Jose, CAAn emerging player in the AI infrastructure space is transforming how the world accesses and deploys compute at scale. With a stealth-mode launch and powerful backing, this innovative startup is pioneering GPU-as-a-Service solutions to support AI workloads worldwide. They’re searching for a dynamic and experienced infrastructure leader to guide the physical buildout of their next-generation GPU clusters. This high-impact position offers the rare opportunity to shape infrastructure strategy at a formative stage and help lay the physical foundation for some of the world’s most advanced machine learning systems. If you’re looking to join a trailblazing company during a period of exponential growth, this is your opportunity to make a defining career move.Key Responsibilities Drive the full lifecycle of physical infrastructure projects, from site selection and vendor negotiation to data center integration and GPU system layout. Architect modular systems and standards to accommodate explosive growth across global regions and availability zones. Serve as the key liaison between infrastructure, engineering, operations, and hardware teams to ensure seamless collaboration and platform interoperability. Build and manage relationships with colocation providers, hardware OEMs, and critical service vendors to enable cost-effective, high-performance deployments. Establish systems for monitoring, capacity forecasting, disaster recovery, and reliability that match hyperscale quality expectations. Build and lead a world-class team of engineers and deployment specialists as the infrastructure function scales with the business.Qualifications 10+ years of experience with large-scale data center and compute infrastructure, preferably in AI/ML, HPC, or hyperscale environments. Deep technical background in GPU clusters, high-density computing, power and thermal management, and network design. Proven success launching major physical infrastructure initiatives from scratch, ideally in startup or high-growth scenarios. Expertise with NVIDIA GPUs (e.g., H100, A100) and associated technologies (InfiniBand, NVLink, immersion cooling, smart PDUs). Strong leadership and vendor management skills across hardware, colocation, and systems integration domains. Business-minded approach to cost/performance tradeoffs, with a track record of delivering high-performance infrastructure under aggressive timelines. Comfortable with ambiguity, rapid scaling, and fast-moving environments where infrastructure defines company success.What’s In It for You Be part of an elite, mission-driven team building infrastructure from the ground up. Play a foundational role in the development of one of the largest AI-focused GPU deployments globally. Influence architecture and operational strategy in a category-defining company. Receive competitive compensation and meaningful equity with significant upside. Thrive in a culture of technical excellence, agility, and innovation.About Blue Signal: Blue Signal is an award-winning, executive search firm specializing in various specialties. Our recruiters have a proven track record of placing top-tier talent across industry verticals, with deep expertise in numerous professional services. Learn more at/46Gs4yS

Created: 2025-09-25