Associate or Senior Associate (AI)

TL;DR

Associate or Senior Associate (AI): Focus on the investment lifecycle, including thesis development, sourcing, due diligence, and investment recommendations within the AI ecosystem. Focus on identifying promising founders, leading financial analysis, and providing strategic support to portfolio companies.

Location: San Francisco, CA, requiring 3 to 4+ days per week in-office.

Salary: $175,000–$225,000 per year

Company

hirify.global is a global venture firm that partners with audacious founders building enduring and transformative businesses.

What you will do

• Create and refine investment roadmaps to guide firm strategy and stay updated on industry developments.
• Identify and build relationships with promising founders, teams, and startups.
• Lead financial analysis and due diligence on customers, products, technology, teams, and markets.
• Form judgments and present analyses and opinions to drive investment decisions.
• Assist portfolio companies with introductions, strategy, hiring, and resources, including attending board meetings.

Requirements

• AI native: constantly using and experimenting with cutting-edge products, technologies, and models.
• Professional experience: 2-4+ years of relevant experience in an operating role at a startup, as a founder, scientist, technologist, or investor. PhD backgrounds are also welcome.
• Technical experience: ideally a degree or self-taught expertise in computer science, mathematics, machine learning, engineering, or related fields.
• Location: Must be based in the Bay Area and work in the office 3 to 4+ days per week.
• Independent thinker, fast learner, and great at connecting with founders.
• Self-driven, proactive, and possesses a commercial mindset for businesses and technology.

Culture & Benefits

• Competitive base salary range ($175,000–$225,000 per year) and annual performance bonus.
• Opportunity to participate in the firm’s shadow carry structure and co-invest directly alongside the firm without fees.
• Competitive health benefits, retirement plan, insurance, and wellness benefits, including family planning support.
• Workplace rooted in curiosity, empowerment, collaboration, intellectual honesty, and ongoing learning and mentorship.
• Commitment to an inclusive environment where all qualified applicants are valued and supported.