According to DataInsight Beating monitoring, the AI independent research institution SemiAnalysis published an article pointing out that DeepSeek is transitioning from a light-asset compute power leasing model to a heavy-asset self-built infrastructure. Key evidence comes from its June 9 job posting for an "IDC Design Planning Engineer," a position explicitly responsible for the design and delivery of MW to GW-scale data center infrastructure. Combining this with the April hiring of a data center operations engineer in Ulanqab, Inner Mongolia, China, DeepSeek has publicly revealed its intent for self-built compute power for the first time.

The job position is located in Hangzhou and requires candidates to have a foundation in electrical and HVAC engineering. Core responsibilities include data center campus planning, power and cooling system design, evaluation of new technologies such as liquid cooling and modularity, and collaborative delivery with design institutes and construction teams. The position's outputs include design specifications, technical standards, equipment selection, and capacity planning. This marks DeepSeek's shift from relying on external leasing to taking control of large-scale computing infrastructure, laying the foundation for long-term compute cost and reliability.

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