DeepSeek has revealed its intention to build its own mining infrastructure for the first time, announcing the recruitment of an IDC Engineer.

Per monitoring by Beating Insight, independent AI research firm SemiAnalysis reports that Chinese AI startup DeepSeek is moving away from its light-asset compute leasing model to a heavy-asset strategy of building its own infrastructure. Key proof of this transition is a June 9 job posting for an IDC Design Planning Engineer, whose role centers on designing and delivering data center infrastructure ranging from megawatt (MW) to gigawatt (GW) scale. This announcement comes on the heels of DeepSeek’s April recruitment of data center operations engineers in Ulanqab, Inner Mongolia, China—marking the company’s first public signal of plans to develop its own compute capacity. Based in Hangzhou, the job requires candidates to have a foundation in electrical and HVAC engineering. Core responsibilities include end-to-end data center campus planning, power and cooling system design, evaluating emerging technologies like liquid cooling and modularization, and coordinating with design firms and construction teams. Deliverables for the role will cover design specifications, technical standards, equipment selection guidelines, and capacity planning roadmaps. This shift signals DeepSeek’s transition from relying on externally leased compute resources to controlling large-scale infrastructure outright, laying the groundwork for long-term improvements in compute cost efficiency and reliability. To stay updated on global AI trends 24/7, join Beating Insight’s Lark AI News Channel via the original link below—we monitor AI hot topics and developments in real time.