About the Company
Armada is an edge computing startup that provides computing infrastructure to remote areas where connectivity and cloud infrastructure is limited, as well as areas where data needs to be processed locally for real-time analytics and AI at the edge. We’re looking to bring on the most brilliant minds to help further our mission of bridging the digital divide with advanced technology infrastructure that can be rapidly deployed anywhere.
About the Role
Armada is seeking an Infrastructure Sourcing Associate to support the sourcing, planning, and enablement of server and networking infrastructure used in Armada’s data center and modular infrastructure offerings.
This role sits at the intersection of hardware sourcing, technical coordination, and commercial enablement, helping translate technical requirements and market realities (pricing, availability, lead times) into clear inputs for Sales, Customer Proposals (Deal Desk), and deployment planning.
This is an execution-focused role ideal for someone early in their infrastructure or supply chain career who is analytical, organized, and eager to build hands-on experience with global hardware markets and cross-functional technical teams.
Location. This role is remote-based on the continental US.
Key Responsibilities
Infrastructure Sourcing & Market Intelligence
- Develop and maintain a working view of server and networking hardware markets, including pricing trends, availability, and lead times
- Build and update pricing and lead-time trackers for servers, switches, NICs, optics, and cabling
- Engage with suppliers and partners to gather market intelligence
- Track supply risks, constraints, and market changes impacting deployments
- Identify cost optimization opportunities and viable alternative configurations
Technical Coordination & Enablement
- Support translation of engineering requirements and technical designs into hardware configuration options, sourcing assumptions, and sales inputs
- Help create and maintain technical enablement materials such as product and SKU summaries, infrastructure options, and deployment assumptions
- Ensure materials align with Sales and Deal Desk workflows
Customer & Proposal Support
- Support customer technical requirements gathering alongside Sales or senior technical staff
- Help translate customer needs into feasible infrastructure and sourcing options
- Assist in ensuring proposals reflect accurate configurations, pricing assumptions, and lead times
Cross-Functional Execution
- Support work across Engineering, Logistics, Finance, Sales, and Deal Desk teams
- Track action items, dependencies, and timelines
- Surface risks or blockers and escalate as needed
Documentation & Knowledge Management
- Maintain sourcing documentation related to hardware options, pricing assumptions, lead times, and enablement assets
- Keep documentation organized and current
Required Qualifications
- 2–4 years of experience in hardware sourcing, procurement, supply chain, infrastructure, or technical coordination roles
- Working knowledge of server and networking hardware components
- Basic understanding of data center infrastructure concepts
- Strong analytical, organizational, and communication skills
- Comfortable working in a fast-moving environment
Preferred Qualifications
- Experience sourcing hardware globally
- Familiarity with major server OEMs and networking manufacturers
- Experience supporting Sales or customer-facing technical teams
- Background in data center operations or deployments
Compensation & Benefits
For U.S. Based candidates: To ensure fairness and transparency, the starting base salary range for this role for candidates in the U.S. are listed, varying based on location experience, skills, and qualifications. In addition to base salary, this role will also be offered equity and subsidized benefits (details available upon request).
Benefits
- Competitive base salary and equity
- Medical, dental, and vision (subsidized cost)
- Health savings accounts (HSA), flexible spending accounts (FSA), and dependent care FSAs (DCFSA)
- Retirement plan options, including 401(k) and Roth 401(k)
- Unlimited paid time off (PTO)
- 14 paid company holidays per year
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You're a Great Fit if You're
- A go-getter with a growth mindset. You're intellectually curious, have strong business acumen, and actively seek opportunities to build relevant skills and knowledge
- A detail-oriented problem-solver. You can independently gather information, solve problems efficiently, and deliver results with a "get-it-done" attitude
- Thrive in a fast-paced environment. You're energized by an entrepreneurial spirit, capable of working quickly, and excited to contribute to a growing company
- A collaborative team player. You focus on business success and are motivated by team accomplishment vs personal agenda
- Highly organized and results-driven. Strong prioritization skills and a dedicated work ethic are essential for you
Equal Opportunity Statement
At Armada, we are committed to fostering a work environment where everyone is given equal opportunities to thrive. As an equal opportunity employer, we strictly prohibit discrimination or harassment based on race, color, gender, religion, sexual orientation, national origin, disability, genetic information, pregnancy, or any other characteristic protected by law. This policy applies to all employment decisions, including hiring, promotions, and compensation. Our hiring is guided by qualifications, merit, and the business needs at the time.
Unsolicited Resumes and Candidates
Armada does not accept unsolicited resumes or candidate submissions from external agencies or recruiters. All candidates must apply directly through our careers page. Any resumes submitted by agencies without a prior signed agreement will be considered unsolicited and Armada will not be obligated to pay any fees.
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What We Do
Welcome to the new edge.
Armada is the world’s first full-stack edge computing platform, revolutionizing connectivity, compute, and AI solutions where they’re needed most - anywhere on Earth.
