Associate, Compute Investing

Growth Equity Interview Guide; San Francisco (CA); Hybrid; USD 140,000 - 190,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Hybrid work environment

Job summary

Primary Venture Partners in San Francisco is seeking an Associate to join its compute practice. You will help source and evaluate investment opportunities in the compute and AI ecosystem, working alongside experienced investors in a fast-growing venture environment.

The role emphasizes technical background, deal diligence, and relationship-building with founders and engineers. Expect a hybrid work setup and the chance to influence the future of compute technologies.

Qualifications

• 2-4 years of experience in a production engineering role.
• Degree in Computer Science, Electrical Engineering, or related field.
• Strong connections in the San Francisco tech and AI community.
• Genuine curiosity about compute technologies.
• Ability to work in ambiguous situations and create processes.
• Collaborative mindset and ability to build trust quickly.

Responsibilities

• Build relationships with founders and engineers in the compute and AI ecosystem.
• Conduct diligence on potential investments, analyzing technical and market aspects.
• Represent the firm at community events to enhance brand visibility.
• Help develop and refine investment theses across the compute stack.
• Support existing portfolio companies as needed.
• Maintain a map of key people and companies in the industry.

Education

Bachelor's degree in Computer Science or Electrical Engineering

Job description

Primary Venture Partners is looking for an Associate to join their compute practice in San Francisco. This role involves sourcing and evaluating investment opportunities in the compute sector, working closely with experienced investors. The ideal candidate will have a technical background and a passion for the compute landscape, ready to help shape the firm’s future in this vital area.

What You’ll Do

• Build relationships with founders and engineers in the compute and AI ecosystem.
• Conduct diligence on potential investments, analyzing technical and market aspects.
• Represent the firm at community events to enhance brand visibility.
• Help develop and refine investment theses across the compute stack.
• Support existing portfolio companies as needed.
• Maintain a map of key people and companies in the industry.

What You Need

• 2-4 years of experience in a production engineering role at a tech company or startup.
• A degree in Computer Science, Electrical Engineering, or a related field.
• Strong connections in the San Francisco tech and AI community.
• A genuine curiosity about compute technologies.
• Ability to work in ambiguous situations and create processes.
• Collaborative mindset and ability to build trust quickly.

What You’ll Love

• Opportunity to be part of a growing investment practice in a crucial market.
• Work closely with experienced investors and industry leaders.
• Hybrid work environment with flexibility.
• Chance to influence the future of compute technologies.

About the Firm

• Primary Venture Partners is a seed-stage venture capital firm.
• They focus on supporting founders of transformational businesses.
• They have a strong track record with a high seed-to-A graduation rate.
• The firm is expanding its compute practice in San Francisco.