Market Research Specialist

TL;DR

Market Research Specialist: Supporting hirify.global’s global Site Selection and Data Center Capacity organization with an accent on researching, analyzing, and synthesizing market intelligence across power availability, land supply, utilities, regulatory environments, and competitive dynamics. Focus on providing actionable insights into emerging and constrained markets and supporting metro strategy development.

Location: Livingston, NJ / New York, NY / Sunnyvale, CA / San Francisco, CA / Bellevue, WA. While we prioritize a hybrid work environment, remote work may be considered for candidates located more than 30 miles from an office, based on role requirements for specialized skill sets.

Salary: $108,000 to $143,000. The starting salary will be determined by job-related knowledge, skills, experience, and the market location.

Company

hirify.global is The Essential Cloud for AI™ delivering a platform of technology, tools, and teams that enables innovators to build and scale AI with confidence.

What you will do

• Conduct research on global and regional data center markets, including power availability, land supply, zoning, permitting, and infrastructure readiness.
• Utilize tools such as DataCenterHawk, CoStar, GIS platforms, and utility datasets to gather and validate market data.
• Support metro strategy development through supply/demand analysis and market comparisons.
• Identify emerging markets and capacity constraints across key regions.
• Prepare reports, dashboards, and executive summaries for leadership.
• Partner with cross-functional teams to support site screening and deal evaluation.

Requirements

• 3+ years of experience in market research, real estate analysis, infrastructure, or data center-related roles.
• Bachelor’s degree in Business, Economics, Geography, Engineering, or a related field of study.
• Proficiency with market intelligence and research tools such as DataCenterHawk, GIS platforms, or CoStar.
• Analytical skills with the ability to synthesize complex datasets into actionable insights.
• Organizational skills and attention to detail.
• This position requires access to export controlled information. To conform to U.S. Government export regulations applicable to that information, applicant must either be (A) a U.S. person.

Nice to have

• Prior experience in data center, utilities, or commercial real estate sectors.
• Knowledge of power infrastructure, permitting, or zoning processes.

Culture & Benefits

• Medical, dental, and vision insurance - 100% paid for by hirify.global.
• Flexible PTO.
• Catered lunch each day in our office and data center locations.
• A casual work environment.
• A work culture focused on innovative disruption.