Principal Analyst (Data Center Compute)

TL;DR

Principal Analyst (Data Center Compute): Leading research for Data Center Compute and contributing to Networks coverage with an accent on server technologies, processors, and AI infrastructure. Focus on developing market forecasts, vendor competitive analysis, and providing strategic advisory services to global clients.

Location: Must be based in Singapore (Bugis Junction Towers office)

Salary: $120k - $150k

Company

Informa TechTarget provides expert-led, data-driven intelligence and digitally enabled services to help technology buyers and sellers accelerate growth.

What you will do

• Lead global research coverage for data center compute, including servers, processors (CPUs, GPUs, DPUs), and AI infrastructure.
• Develop and maintain market forecasts, sizing models, and vendor competitive analysis trackers.
• Assess the impact of AI/ML workloads, generative AI, and high-performance computing on infrastructure requirements.
• Provide strategic consulting and advisory services, including technology roadmaps and market opportunity insights.
• Present research and expert commentary at industry conferences, webinars, and to media publications.
• Collaborate with sales and marketing teams to identify and capitalize on business development opportunities.

Requirements

• 5-8 years of professional experience in the data center ecosystem as an analyst or industry professional.
• Deep technical understanding of x86, ARM, and accelerated computing architectures (CPUs, GPUs, DPUs, FPGAs, ASICs).
• Proficiency in quantitative research to build and enhance market forecasts and trackers.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills for engaging with senior industry executives.
• Ability to travel domestically and internationally.
• Must be based in the Bugis Junction Towers office in Singapore.

Culture & Benefits

• Freedom and flexibility with support for a range of working patterns.
• Comprehensive career development through bespoke training, mentoring, and LinkedIn Learning.
• Strong wellbeing support including EAP assistance and mental health first aiders.
• Global collaboration opportunities within an international team environment.
• Up to four days per year for volunteering with charity match funding.