Associate, AI & Data Infrastructure

InforCapital; San Francisco (CA); On-site; USD 149,000 - 201,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Healthcare

Unlimited PTO

Learning stipends

Mentorship programs

Job summary

Bessemer Venture Partners is seeking an Associate to join its investing team focusing on early‑stage opportunities in data infrastructure, AI infrastructure, and developer tools.

You will work directly with the investment team in the San Francisco Bay Area (Redwood City / San Francisco).

Qualifications

• Requires strong technical foundation in computer science or closely related field.
• Experience with AI/ML concepts and tools is desirable.
• Ability to source and assess early-stage AI/data infrastructure opportunities.

Responsibilities

• Build authentic relationships within technical communities through meetups and engagement.
• Proactively source promising founders and companies using technical intuition and networks.
• Develop investment theses on emerging technical domains.
• Lead comprehensive due diligence on prospective investments.
• Support portfolio companies with hiring, introductions, and strategic guidance.

Skills

Software engineering

ML/AI fluency

Technical due diligence

Community-building

Analytical thinking

Education

CS degree

ML PhD

Job description

# Associate, AI & Data InfrastructureBessemer Venture PartnersAssociateVenture CapitalArtificial Intelligence (AI)On-siteLocationSan Francisco Bay Area, United StatesCompensation$175,000 annuallyDate PostedAugust 8, 2026RegionAmericasStay ahead of the marketGet instant notifications when new job openings matching "Venture Capital / Associate jobs in San Francisco Bay Area, United States" are published.## About This Role**Role Overview**Bessemer Venture Partners is hiring an Associate to join its investing team focusing on early-stage opportunities in data infrastructure, AI infrastructure, and developer tools, working directly with Lauri Moore. Based in the San Francisco Bay Area (Redwood City / San Francisco).**Key Responsibilities**- Build authentic relationships within technical communities through meetups and engagement- Proactively source promising founders and companies using technical intuition and networks- Develop investment theses on emerging technical domains- Lead comprehensive due diligence on prospective investments- Support portfolio companies with hiring, introductions, and strategic guidance- Collaborate across teams to identify opportunities**Qualifications**- Strong technical foundation (CS degree, ML PhD, software engineering experience, or founder background)- Natural social instincts and community-building abilities- Independent thinking and contrarian perspectives- 2-5+ years professional experience in technical roles- AI fluency with current products, models, and research understanding- San Francisco Bay Area residency required**Compensation & Benefits**$175,000 annual base salary, performance bonuses, shadow carry opportunities, co-investment access, comprehensive healthcare, unlimited PTO, learning stipends, and mentorship programs.Apply for this Position