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Silicon Data
GPU-compute pricing indexes & benchmarks (reference prices for CME's planned GPU futures market)
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Index/Quant Methodologist
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What Silicon Data is building
The data/index layer for a financialized GPU-compute market — independent, benchmark-grade reference prices that let exchanges (CME) and traders create and settle GPU futures and other compute derivatives.
Why this matters
As compute becomes a tradable commodity, whoever owns the trusted reference price owns critical market infrastructure (the 'Platts/Argus for GPUs'). CME, DRW, Jump and Wintermute investing signals the derivatives ecosystem is being built now. Founder Carmen Li (ex-Bloomberg, ex-DRW) has exactly the market-data + trading pedigree required.
Investors: Valor Atreides AI Fund (lead), CME Group, DRW, F-Prime, Samsung Next, VanEck, Jump Trading, Wintermute
Hiring outlook
Fresh $30.5M and first-of-its-kind product (index/benchmark infrastructure) with exchange partners implies data-engineering and quant hiring, though no public board confirmed.
Working at Silicon Data
Silicon Data is GPU-compute pricing indexes & benchmarks (reference prices for CME's planned GPU futures market). Working at a Tech company at this stage means opportunity to shape your role based on the company stage.
The majority of roles are in .
How to actually get hired at Silicon Data
Why applying the normal way doesn't work
There's an ATS, but at Silicon Data, referrals get priority. Your cold application competes with sourced candidates and internal recommendations.
Who to contact at Silicon Data
- Who decides
- the hiring manager
- Best channel
- LinkedIn or direct email
What to show them
Market-data pipelines, benchmark/index methodology, exchange-grade reliability.
A cold email that works at Silicon Data
What Silicon Data screens for
Reference the CME GPU-futures reference-price mandate and the 'index provider for compute' positioning — the durable moat.
Customize your CV for the Silicon Data role. Matching the job description language helps clear ATS filters.
Don't make these mistakes
Don't confuse with GPU cloud/compute resellers — Silicon Data is the pricing/index layer, not a compute provider.
Mistakes that kill Silicon Data applications
Generic CVs stand out at a -person company — and not in a good way. Fastest path to rejection.
Don't open with what you want. Open with what Silicon Data is dealing with right now — As compute becomes a tradable commodity, whoever owns the trusted reference price owns critical market infrastructure (the 'Platts/Argus for GPUs'), and what you'd do about it.
Most Tech applications get ghosted. A day-five follow-up can double your response rate.
Applying to Silicon Data? Get the contact, not the form.
The Silicon Data interview process
We don't yet have verified candidate reports for Silicon Data. What follows is the typical process for a -person Tech company, so treat it as a model, not confirmed detail.
Interview stages
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Recruiter Screen
Phone or video · 30 min
What it testsBasic qualification and logisticsUsually run byRecruiter or HR - 2
Hiring Manager Interview
Video call · 45 min
What it testsRole fit and experience deep-diveUsually run byHiring manager - 3
Technical/Functional Round
Video call · 60 min
What it testsSkills assessment and problem-solvingUsually run byTeam members - 4
Final Round
In-person or video · 60 min
What it testsCulture fit and cross-functional alignmentUsually run bySenior leadership
Silicon Data interview timeline
Timeline: ~14 days. That's about average than the Tech median (14 days at people).
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Silicon Data jobs, frequently asked questions
How many jobs does Silicon Data have open?
As of October 4, 2026, Silicon Data has 4 open positions.
Does Silicon Data hire remotely?
Silicon Data doesn't have remote openings at the moment. All roles are in .
What roles is Silicon Data hiring for?
Silicon Data is hiring across Engineering, Other. The most recent opening is Data Engineer.
How do I apply for a job at Silicon Data?
Use the apply links above, or check our guide to getting hired at Silicon Data.
Does Silicon Data respond to cold emails?
Response rate data for Silicon Data not yet confirmed.
Who is the hiring manager at Silicon Data?
At this size, hiring is usually run by the hiring manager.
How competitive is it to get hired at Silicon Data?
Expect 100-250 applicants in the first two weeks for Tech roles at this size. Apply within 72 hours for best odds.
How many rounds is the Silicon Data interview?
4 stages: Recruiter Screen, Hiring Manager Interview, Technical/Functional Round, Final Round.
Is the Silicon Data interview hard?
Expect relevant experience and culture fit, not algorithm trivia. Candidates report Final Round as the toughest stage.
Does Silicon Data give a take-home task?
No, Silicon Data does not include a take-home stage.
How long does Silicon Data take to get back to you?
Around 14 days across the full process.
What should I prepare for the Silicon Data interview?
Focus on relevant experience and culture fit. At people, they're testing whether you can operate without process, not whether you memorised algorithms.
Where is Silicon Data based?
Silicon Data is headquartered in the US.
Get Silicon Data roles before they're posted
A role stays uncontested for about four days. Here's the window, and where we put you in it.
From $5.99/week, cancel any time.
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- +2h+2hrole spotted & verified1
- +4h+4hyou get the alert1
- day 3day 3you've applied~8
- day 7+day 7+hits the job boards250+
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