Director of Sales

ABOUT HUT 8

Imagine the ultimate destination for those who want to work at the cutting edge of technology, energy, and infrastructure. Hut 8 is on a mission to build and operate some of the world’s largest data centers for next‑generation computing workloads, including AI, Colocation, Cloud, and Bitcoin Mining. We are proud to offer interesting and challenging opportunities for individuals who want to build teams, solve problems, and make an impact from day one. If you’re an ambitious individual looking for a career that is as rewarding as it is challenging, you’ve come to the right place.

ABOUT THE ROLE

Highrise AI is redefining cloud infrastructure for the AI revolution. We’re building a next‑generation GPU‑as‑a‑Service platform that powers the world’s leading AI companies — from frontier model labs to fast‑scaling startups. As we scale globally, we’re looking for a trailblazing Director of Sales to lead our strategic expansion across AI, ML, and enterprise compute. This is a rare opportunity to shape the go‑to‑market playbook at one of the fastest‑growing players in GPU infrastructure — helping cutting‑edge teams accelerate their AI workloads with unmatched performance, cost efficiency, and flexibility. You’ll work directly with the executive team to craft growth strategy, close flagship accounts, and establish Highrise AI as the trusted compute backbone for the next generation of intelligent systems.

RESPONSIBILITIES

Develop and execute a scalable GTM and sales strategy across AI / ML, deep learning, and HPC verticals.

Drive adoption of Highrise’s GPU cloud among enterprise, startup, and research clients.

Build and manage long‑term relationships with CTOs, Heads of Engineering, and AI infrastructure leaders.

Identify and penetrate emerging verticals and partnership opportunities (e.g., model training, inference platforms, synthetic data, or research compute).

Serve as a trusted advisor to customers — translating technical performance and cost advantages into clear business outcomes.

Collaborate cross‑functionally with Product, Marketing, and Customer Success to align messaging, improve onboarding, and drive customer retention.

Lead proposals, RFPs, pricing, and high‑value contract negotiations.

Track KPIs, forecast pipeline, and ensure consistent execution against quarterly revenue goals.

Stay ahead of GPU market developments, chip roadmaps, and AI ecosystem trends to continuously refine positioning.

ABOUT YOU

5+ years in enterprise cloud, IaaS, or infrastructure SaaS sales — with 2+ years selling GPU, HPC, or compute‑intensive solutions.

Proven success closing complex enterprise deals ($500K+ ACV) and driving multi‑million‑dollar pipelines.

Deep understanding of AI / ML workloads, training and inference architectures, and cloud‑native environments.

Experience selling into AI‑native organizations or technical buyers (CTOs, ML leads, platform teams).

Exceptional communication, negotiation, and storytelling ability — translating technical differentiation into customer impact.

Strategic operator with a self‑starter mindset and the ability to thrive in a fast‑moving, early‑stage environment.

Familiarity with AWS, Azure, GCP, or niche GPU cloud providers is a plus.

ABOUT THE WORK ENVIRONMENT

This role is Hybrid, based out of San Francisco. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

WHAT MAKES HUT 8 A GREAT PLACE TO WORK

Hut 8 offers a benefits and wellness program that includes medical, dental, vision, life, and short‑term and long‑term disability insurance, as well as paid time off. We are proud to invest in building the best team in the industry. At all levels of the organization, we are driven by an entrepreneurial spirit, radical transparency, and relentless growth mentality.

AT HUT 8, YOU WILL HAVE THE OPPORTUNITY TO

Work with bright, driven peers from a range of educational and professional backgrounds including software development, energy, engineering, entrepreneurship, investment banking, private equity, and management consulting.

Design and pitch new products, services, and other initiatives to a leadership team consisting of serial entrepreneurs and seasoned executives and backed by a board of directors consisting of industry veterans of energy, finance, and government.

Debate ideas and alternatives in a truly meritocratic setting where the learning curve is steep and the lessons come from both senior and junior members of the team.

Build a lifelong network of friends and professional connections at the cutting‑edge intersection of technology, energy, and infrastructure.

Seniority level

Not Applicable

Employment type

Full‑time

Industries

Software Development

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