Strategic Compute Investments

Baseten • San Francisco, CA

2d • $230,000 - $255,000

About The Position

Baseten powers mission-critical inference for AI companies by combining applied AI research, flexible infrastructure, and developer tooling. The Strategic Compute Investments team works on major compute investments that support the company’s growth.

In this role, you will work directly with the Head of Supply, Finance, and company leadership to structure, model, diligence, and help negotiate large compute, data center, and infrastructure transactions. These transactions help determine how quickly and profitably Baseten can grow.

Requirements

• 7–10 years of experience in investment banking, private equity, infrastructure or real estate investing, venture or growth investing, management consulting, or a comparable corporate finance or corporate development role.
• Hands-on experience structuring, modeling, and executing complex transactions from first look through close.
• Exceptional financial modeling and analytical skills, with the judgment to turn analysis into a clear recommendation.
• Strong communication skills and comfort working directly with senior leadership and external counterparties.
• High ownership and comfort with ambiguity, with an interest in building processes.
• Genuine interest in AI infrastructure and the economics of compute.

Nice To Haves

• Experience investing in or financing digital infrastructure, data centers, power, or energy.
• Exposure to compute, cloud, or GPU markets, including capacity contracts or infrastructure financing.
• Prior experience moving from a finance or investing role into an operating role at a high-growth company.

Responsibilities

• Own analytical and structuring work for major supply transactions, including multi-year capacity commitments, data center and powered land opportunities, and strategic partnerships.
• Build financial models to underwrite deals, covering unit economics and total cost of ownership through returns, risks, and scenario analysis, and develop clear recommendations for leadership.
• Design deal structures that balance cost, flexibility, and risk, including commitment terms, payment timing, prepayments, and financing options.
• Lead diligence on counterparties and opportunities, coordinating with Finance, Legal, Engineering, and external advisors.
• Track market pricing, capital flows, and financing trends across the compute and infrastructure landscape to inform strategy.

Benefits

• Competitive compensation, including meaningful equity.
• For U.S. employees, 100% coverage of medical, dental, and vision insurance for employees and dependents.
• Flexible PTO policy, including company-wide Winter Break when offices are closed from Christmas Eve to New Year's Day.
• Paid parental leave.
• Fertility and family-building stipend through Carrot.
• For U.S. employees, company-facilitated 401(k).
• Exposure to a variety of ML startups, offering learning and networking opportunities.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Senior
• Education Level: No Education Listed