Technical Business Development Manager

Cerebras Systems • Sunnyvale, CA

2d

About The Position

Cerebras Systems builds the world's largest AI chip, 56 times larger than GPUs. This architecture allows Cerebras to deliver industry-leading training and inference speeds; over 10 times faster than GPU-based hyperscale cloud inference services. This order of magnitude increase in speed is transforming the user experience of AI applications, unlocking real-time iteration and increasing intelligence via additional agentic computation. Cerebras works with the leading model labs, global enterprises, and cutting-edge AI-native startups. OpenAI recently announced a multi-year partnership with Cerebras, to deploy 750 megawatts of scale, transforming key workloads with ultra high-speed inference.

The Role
We are seeking a highly motivated Deal Sourcing & Acquisition Analyst to support the Head of Data Center Acquisition in building and managing a high-quality pipeline of data center capacity opportunities. This role focuses on front-end sourcing, market intelligence, and deal triage to ensure a steady flow of credible, executable opportunities. You will operate at the intersection of market research, outreach, and early-stage diligence, helping separate real capacity from speculative supply. This is a tactical, execution-driven role requiring strong organization and proactive engagement.

Requirements

• 1–4 years in acquisitions, real estate, infrastructure, or sourcing
• Strong outreach and pipeline-building capability
• Analytical and organizational skills

Nice To Haves

• Exposure to data centers, power infrastructure, or telecom
• Experience supporting diligence or underwriting
• Market analysis experience

Responsibilities

• Source colocation, powered shell, land + power, and expansion opportunities
• Conduct broker outreach, direct owner engagement, and cold outreach
• Build and manage a global pipeline using CRM tools
• Identify emerging clusters and supply-demand imbalances
• Screen opportunities for power, permitting, and credibility
• Produce structured deal summaries
• Validate provider claims (power, schedule, capacity)
• Organize diligence materials and flag risks early
• Build network with developers, brokers, and operators
• Track interactions and maintain ongoing engagement
• Track deal stage, MW capacity, timeline, and risks
• Support reporting and investment memos
• Improve sourcing workflows and qualification frameworks
• Support scalable sourcing engine development

Benefits

• Build a breakthrough AI platform beyond the constraints of the GPU.
• Publish and open source their cutting-edge AI research.
• Work on one of the fastest AI supercomputers in the world.
• Enjoy job stability with startup vitality.
• Our simple, non-corporate work culture that respects individual beliefs.

What This Job Offers

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