Network Acquisition Specialist Graduate (Data Center Development) - 2027 Start

Data Center Development department is responsible for supporting the company’s fast growth by sourcing and building hyper-scale data centers as well as vastly distributed global edge networks. Our AMS&EU Network Acquisition team focuses on the acquisition of co-locations and various network connectivities from the strategy and commercial angle to support edge and backbone network infrastructure that enable users to interact with our platform with optimal performance in Americas and EMEA region. As we interact with various partners in this industry, we also develop and maintain relationships and strategic partnerships with suppliers. Also, as we develop our acquisition strategy, we conduct market research, manage the potential and existing supplier pool, cost analysis and supplier performance evaluation to build our roadmap for the acquisition effort to support our growth. This role is ideal for someone who is passionate about global infrastructure acquisition with exciting growth opportunities., We are looking for a self-motivated and curious prospects to join our team as an Associate Technology Planning Specialist, supporting server, storage, and infrastructure sourcing. This is a great entry point for someone who wants to build a career at the intersection of technical infrastructure and commercial strategy. You’ll work closely with senior team members to learn the space while contributing real value from day one., * Support the team in identifying and evaluating infrastructure resources such as co-location, dark fiber, transport network, and IP connectivity to help meet traffic demand

• Assist with commercial and technical discussions with candidate suppliers, under guidance from senior negotiators
• Help coordinate supplier agreements and contracts, working with cross-functional teams to track milestones and deliverables
• Contribute to acquisition strategy discussions for short, mid, and long-term planning
• Collaborate with cross-functional stakeholders: Strategy, Planning, Engineering, Legal, Finance, to support shared goals
• Conduct market research and help build market intelligence on suppliers and industry trends
• Support supplier onboarding and help maintain supplier relationship records throughout the lifecycle
• Help nurture supplier relationships in support of long-term strategic partnerships

• Individuals who are completing or have recently completed a Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in a business or technical field, or equivalent work experience.
• Coursework, internship, or project experience related to infrastructure, telecom, data centers, or supply chain/sourcing is a plus but not required
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills with attention to detail
• Clear written and verbal communication skills; comfortable working with cross-functional teams
• Proficiency with Office applications (Excel, PowerPoint, Word); willingness to learn tools like Jira and contract management platforms

Preferred Qualifications:

• Internship, co-op, or academic project experience touching data centers, ISPs/carriers, CDNs, IX providers, or edge co-location
• Exposure to basic contract or negotiation concepts (through coursework, case competitions, or internships)
• Interest in developing commercial and technical acumen for infrastructure decision-making
• A “Day 1” mindset, curiosity, adaptability, and eagerness to take on new and challenging projects, Qualified applicants with arrest or conviction records will be considered for employment in accordance with all federal, state, and local laws including the Los Angeles County Fair Chance Ordinance for Employers and the California Fair Chance Act. Our company believes that criminal history may have a direct, adverse and negative relationship on the following job duties, potentially resulting in the withdrawal of the conditional offer of employment

Pulled from the full job description Paid parental leave Parental leave Health insurance 401(k) matching Vision insurance Dental insurance Paid sick time, Compensation may vary outside of this range depending on a number of factors, including a candidate’s qualifications, skills, competencies and experience, and location. Base pay is one part of the Total Package that is provided to compensate and recognize employees for their work, and this role may be eligible for additional discretionary bonuses/incentives, and restricted stock units.

Benefits may vary depending on the nature of employment and the country work location. Employees have day one access to medical, dental, and vision insurance, a 401(k) savings plan with company match, paid parental leave, short-term and long-term disability coverage, life insurance, wellbeing benefits, among others. Employees also receive 10 paid holidays per year, 10 paid sick days per year and 17 days of Paid Personal Time (prorated upon hire with increasing accruals by tenure).

The Company reserves the right to modify or change these benefits programs at any time, with or without notice.