AI needs a new infrastructure layer. We're building it at Modal.
Every era of computing brought new workloads that previous infrastructure couldn't support: mainframes, databases, and the cloud. Each time, the company that rebuilt the layer underneath defined the decade. AI is no different, except it touches everything instead of one slice, and the window to build the layer underneath it is open right now.
Our customers include category-defining companies like Ramp, Cognition, DoorDash, and Suno. They rely on Modal for instant GPU access, sub-second container starts, and native storage, so it's simple to serve low-latency inference, fine-tune models, and access production-ready sandboxes at scale.
We've passed $1B in annualized run rate, up 15x from a year ago. In October 2026 we raised a $750M Series D led by Accel at a $15.75B valuation.
Our team includes creators of popular open-source projects (e.g.,Seaborn,Luigi), academic researchers, international olympiad medalists, and experienced engineering and product leaders with decades of experience.
We’re looking for a Head of IT to build and own the systems that enable everyone at Modal to work effectively and securely.
You’ll own our employee technology environment end-to-end, including identity and access, devices, internal systems, SaaS applications, and day-to-day IT operations. You’ll work closely with Security and Engineering to build an environment that is secure by default, easy to operate, and scales with the company.
This is initially a hands-on role. You’ll build systems, automate workflows, and solve problems directly. As Modal grows, you’ll define how the IT function should scale and eventually build a team around it.
What You’ll Work On:Identity & Access
Own employee identity and access across internal systems and SaaS applications
Build scalable onboarding, offboarding, and access lifecycle workflows
Improve SSO, MFA, least privilege, and access management in partnership with Security
Devices & Endpoints
Own the lifecycle and security of employee devices
Build and maintain device management, configuration, patching, and endpoint security
Automate provisioning and make onboarding as close to zero-touch as possible
Internal Systems & Automation
Own and improve the SaaS applications and internal systems we depend on
Build integrations and automate workflows across identity, HR, finance, and other business systems
Evaluate and deploy new internal capabilities, including AI tools and integrations
Use APIs, scripting, and internal tooling to solve problems that don’t fit neatly into off-the-shelf products
IT Operations
Own employee support, hardware, asset management, procurement, and relevant vendor relationships
Build reliable, maintainable processes rather than scale through manual work
Identify recurring problems and solve them at the system level
Build the IT Function
Define the technical direction and operating model for IT at Modal
Establish the systems and processes we’ll need as the company grows
Determine when and where additional IT capacity is needed, and build the team over time
You’ve owned IT or corporate technology in a fast-growing technology company
You have a strong understanding of identity, device management, SaaS administration, and endpoint security
You have strong technical skills and are comfortable working with APIs, scripting, automation, and system integrations
You’ve designed and automated employee lifecycle and access-management workflows
You have good security judgment and experience working closely with Security and Engineering
You can independently identify problems, make pragmatic technical decisions, and drive them through implementation
You’re comfortable being hands-on today while building the systems and team needed as the company grows
Skills Required
- Experience owning IT or corporate technology in a fast-growing technology company
- Strong understanding of identity and access management, device management, SaaS administration, and endpoint security
- Strong technical skills with APIs, scripting, automation, and system integrations
- Experience designing and automating employee lifecycle and access-management workflows
- Good security judgment and experience working closely with Security and Engineering
- Ability to independently identify problems, make pragmatic technical decisions, and drive implementation
- Ability to work hands-on while building scalable systems and an IT team
What We Do
Deploy generative AI models, large-scale batch jobs, job queues, and more on Modal's platform. We help data science and machine learning teams accelerate development, reduce costs, and effortlessly scale workloads across thousands of CPUs and GPUs. Our pay-per-use model ensures you're billed only for actual compute time, down to the CPU cycle. No more wasted resources or idle costs—just efficient, scalable computing power when you need it.
