Head of Data Center Operations, Perimeter Compute

Montauk Capital; New York (NY); On-site; USD 150,000 - 230,000; Full time

Job summary

Montauk Capital, a venture-focused firm expanding into edge AI infrastructure, is seeking a Head of Data Center Operations in the NYC/NJ area. You will own the data center operations across sites, driving reliability, automation, and scale as we build out a multi‑metro compute platform.

The role requires proven experience operating multiple data centers, managing cross-site infrastructure, and a passion for pioneering new compute delivery models.

Qualifications

• Experience operating multiple data centers at neoclouds or hyperscalers.

Responsibilities

• Own the data center operations as we build and scale across sites and metros.

Job description

Full Time, NYC / NJ Area Preferred Montauk Capital builds and backs companies at the forefront of the Electron Economy, the generational shift towards electrified, intelligent technologies reshaping industries and driving unprecedented demand for energy. Our team combines deep investing acumen with decades of operating experience to give founders the strategic clarity and hands-on support that accelerates the building of enduring companies of consequence.

Head of Data Center Operations

Full Time, NYC / NJ Area Preferred

About Montauk Capital

Montauk Capital builds and backs companies at the forefront of the Electron Economy, the generational shift towards electrified, intelligent technologies reshaping industries and driving unprecedented demand for energy. Our team combines deep investing acumen with decades of operating experience to give founders the strategic clarity and hands‑on support that accelerates the building of enduring companies of consequence.

About Perimeter Compute

Co-founded by Montauk Capital, Perimeter Compute is a pre-seed venture specialized in modular, metro-edge AI capabilities. By leveraging existing infrastructure for inference deployment, Perimeter provides low‑latency, SLA‑guaranteed performance across diverse GPU SKUs and colocation environments. Our technology intelligently routes traffic based on demand proximity and real‑world network limitations, bypassing the heavy power and infrastructure requirements of traditional hyperscalers. Currently initiating operations with pilot nodes in NYC, we are executing a city‑by‑city expansion strategy with plans for a broader multi‑metro rollout.

About The Role

We’re building the automation, orchestration, and monitoring layer that unifies disparate metro edge GPU nodes into a single software‑managed compute platform. You’ll own the data center operations as we build and scale across sites and metros.

What You’ll Bring

Experience operating multiple data centers at neoclouds or hyperscalers and a passion for building a new way of generating and maximizing compute.

Why Join Us

• Category-Defining Opportunity: Solving the AI inference bottleneck without the burden of power and infrastructure constraints
• Massive Market Opportunity: AI spending projected to exceed hundreds of billions annually, 54GW of AI Inference demand expected by 2030
• Studio Support: Leverage Montauk Capital’s resources, network, and operational expertise during critical early stages
• Competitive compensation + equity: True ownership over what you build