General Manager – Hardware

📋 Description

• Define and implement Runware’s **hardware and compute infrastructure strategy**.

• Take charge of the **GPU procurement and supply strategy**, which includes managing relationships with vendors and hosting providers.

• Design and enhance the **server and datacenter infrastructure** that supports AI inference workloads.

• Assess and negotiate partnerships with **datacenter providers, GPU vendors, and infrastructure partners**.

• Collaborate closely with engineering teams to ensure the infrastructure meets the evolving needs of products and models.

• Propel **cost/performance optimization** across hardware deployments.

• Lead **capacity planning** initiatives to accommodate rapid company growth and global infrastructure expansion.

• Keep abreast of industry trends related to **GPU hardware, AI infrastructure, and datacenter innovation**.

• Assist in the deployment of infrastructure across various regions and providers.

• Contribute to building the long-term roadmap for Runware’s **global compute platform**.

⛳️ Requirements

• Extensive experience with **GPU infrastructure, servers, or datacenter operations**.

• Proven experience in managing **large-scale compute infrastructure** for cloud, AI, or high-performance workloads.

• Background in working with **GPU vendors, hosting providers, or infrastructure partners**.

• Strong knowledge of **AI workloads and GPU performance optimization**.

• Experience in negotiating infrastructure contracts or overseeing hardware procurement.

• Ability to weigh **technical decisions against business and cost considerations**.

• Comfortable in a dynamic startup environment.

• Exceptional communication skills with the ability to collaborate effectively across technical and business teams.

Nice to Have:

• Experience in **AI infrastructure, cloud providers, or GPU hosting companies**.

• Experience in building or scaling **global compute infrastructure**.

• Background in **HPC, cloud infrastructure, or datacenter operations**.

🏝️ Benefits

• We’re a remote-first collective, convening in person twice a year for planning, brainstorming, celebrating achievements, and enjoying face-to-face interactions. We have designated core hours for collaborative work and calls, but beyond that, your calendar is your own. Work the hours that enable you to perform at your best while also fostering a healthy lifestyle.

• Our release cycles are rapid and intense, but they are followed by genuine downtime. After significant efforts, we expect the team to disconnect, recharge, and return ready and rejuvenated for the next challenge.

• **Generous paid time off** – vacation, sick days, and public holidays.

• **Meaningful stock options** – participate in the success you help create.

• **Remote-first setup** – work from home wherever we can employ you.

• **Flexible hours** – manage your schedule outside of core collaboration blocks.

• **Family leave** – paid maternity, paternity, and caregiver leave.

• **Company retreats** – biannual gatherings in inspiring locations.