DeepSeek expands Inner Mongolia data center operations ahead of V4 AI model launch

DeepSeek, a Chinese AI startup based in Hangzhou, is expanding its computing infrastructure with new hiring in Inner Mongolia ahead of its V4 model release. The company is recruiting server maintenance engineers and delivery managers in Ulanqab, Inner Mongolia, marking its first public job postings for on-site data center roles. This expansion comes more than a year after the company gained prominence with its R1 model. Industry speculation surrounds the chip sourcing strategy for V4, with conflicting reports suggesting potential use of Huawei's Ascend 950PR processor or Nvidia's Blackwell chips. The Information reported last week about Huawei chip usage, while Reuters indicated last month that training occurred on Nvidia's advanced processors. Previous recruitment focused on software engineers and AI researchers in Hangzhou and Beijing.