IDC & Carrier Partnerships Lead – US Interconnection

Tencent; Palo Alto (CA); On-site; USD 98,000 - 184,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Sign-on bonus

Relocation package

Restricted stock units

Medical, dental, vision

401(k) plan

Paid time off

Job summary

Tencent Cloud in Palo Alto, California is seeking an IDC Procurement & Commercial Manager to expand infrastructure and partner with regional telecom operators. You will source IDC resources in the U.S. and optimize interconnection to enhance service quality for end users.

Responsibilities include evaluating providers, managing U.S. carrier partnerships, and coordinating with internal teams to ensure smooth deployment and growth. Travel across the U.S. is required.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree or above with 3+ years in infrastructure, telecom, or cloud environments.
• Technical background in IDC, networking, or cloud infra with operator/CDN experience.
• Strong understanding of peering, routing, and interconnection models.
• Proven cross-border carrier partnership negotiation experience in U.S. markets.
• Willingness to travel across the U.S.

Responsibilities

• Identify and evaluate IDC and cloud infrastructure providers across U.S. to support localized deployment in priority markets.
• Develop and manage commercial partnerships with major U.S. telecom carriers to optimize network connectivity through peering, routing optimization, and interconnection enhancement.
• Serve as the primary commercial interface for regional carriers, building and maintaining long‑term strategic cooperation aligned with company expansion plans.
• Coordinate with internal technical and operations teams to resolve network performance issues and drive continuous service optimization across U.S. markets.
• Provide market insights and professional recommendations to support U.S. IDC footprint planning and regional interconnection strategy.

Skills

IDC networking

Cloud infrastructure

Carrier partnerships

Negotiation skills

Education

Bachelor's degree or above

Job description

Tencent Cloud in Palo Alto, California is seeking an IDC Procurement & Commercial Manager to expand infrastructure and partner with regional telecom operators. You will source IDC resources in the U.S. and optimize interconnection to enhance service quality for end users.

Responsibilities include evaluating providers, managing U.S. carrier partnerships, and coordinating with internal teams to ensure smooth deployment and growth. Travel across the U.S. is required.