Associate, AI & Data Infrastructure

InforCapital, partnership; Redwood City, Northern (CA, KY); On-site; USD 149,000 - 202,000; Full time

Job summary

Bessemer Venture Partners in Redwood City, CA is seeking an Associate for its AI & Data Infrastructure investment team. You will source and evaluate early-stage opportunities, build relationships with builders, and conduct rigorous due diligence to form independent investment theses.

Ideal candidates have 2–5+ years in software/ML/data roles, a genuine passion for the technical community, and the ability to navigate San Francisco Bay Area markets.

Qualifications

• 2–5+ years in software engineering, ML/AI research, data science, or related roles.
• Strong interest in connecting with builders in technical communities.
• Proven ability to work in fast-paced, early-stage environments.

Responsibilities

• Source and evaluate early-stage opportunities in data and AI infrastructure.
• Build authentic relationships within technical communities (meetups, conferences).
• Conduct rigorous due diligence and develop investment theses.
• Form contrarian, independent views and test assumptions.
• Experiment with current AI tools and conduct research.

Skills

Software engineering

ML/AI research

Data science

Technical PM

Startup experience

Job description

LocationRedwood City, United StatesCompensation$175,000 annually## About This Role**Bessemer Venture Partners** is seeking an Associate to join its AI & Data Infrastructure investment team at the Redwood City, CA office.**About Bessemer Venture Partners**Bessemer Venture Partners is one of the world's leading venture capital firms with a long track record of early-stage investments in transformational technology companies.**Key Responsibilities**- Source and evaluate early-stage investment opportunities in data and AI infrastructure- Build authentic relationships within technical communities (meetups, conferences, informal channels)- Conduct rigorous due diligence and develop investment theses in emerging domains- Form contrarian, independent views and pressure-test assumptions- Actively experiment with current AI tools and research**Requirements**- 2–5+ years of experience in software engineering, ML/AI research, data science, technical product management, or founding a startup- Genuine passion for connecting with builders in the technical community- Strong relationship-building abilities- San Francisco Bay Area based- Prior investing experience is NOT required — technical depth matters most**Compensation**$175,000 annually.