Managing Director, MU Ventures

Micron Technology; San Jose (CA); On-site; USD 236,000 - 412,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, and vision plans

Paid time-off and holidays

Paid family leave

Job summary

Micron Technology in San Jose is seeking a Managing Director for Micron Ventures, the company's venture capital arm. This role is crucial for shaping investment strategy in AI, semiconductors, and adjacent technologies.

The successful candidate will manage the full venture lifecycle and partner with business units to maximize investment value, while also serving as an ambassador to the venture community.

Salary range is $236,000.00 - $412,000.00 per year, with additional benefits, bonuses, and equity options.

Qualifications

• Consistent track record of successful investments and exits with measurable outcomes.
• Experience leading strategy of a $100M+ venture fund.
• Extensive network in venture firms and technology communities.

Responsibilities

• Lead Micron Ventures and define investment strategies.
• Engage with business units for strategic value from investments.
• Act as ambassador across venture and research communities.

Skills

Track record of successful investments

Experience with $100M+ venture fund

Network across venture firms and AI communities

Leadership of investment teams

Expertise in AI/ML and semiconductor ecosystems

Exceptional communication skills

Job description

Req ID: JR104064 Managing Director, MU Ventures

Our vision is to transform how the world uses information to enrich life for all.

Micron Technology is a world leader in innovating memory and storage solutions that accelerate the transformation of information into intelligence, inspiring the world to learn, communicate and advance faster than ever.

Micron is seeking a visionary, well-connected investor to lead Micron Ventures, the company’s corporate venture capital arm. This is a unique opportunity to shape how Micron engages with the next wave of innovation across AI, semiconductors, compute infrastructure, and adjacent technologies. The role will define Micron Ventures’ investment strategy, sector priorities, and portfolio construction in alignment with Micron’s corporate strategy and technology roadmap.

This leader will own the full venture lifecycle, including thesis development, sourcing, diligence, valuation, structuring, negotiation, and executive-level investment recommendations. The role will also partner closely with Micron business units and technical leaders to turn investments into strategic value through pilots, commercial engagement, product collaboration, and market insight.

Serve as the venture arm’s primary external ambassador across the founder, VC, and research communities, while acting as a trusted advisor to Micron’s executive leadership on technology shifts, competitive dynamics, partnership opportunities, and adjacent M&A themes.

What We’re Looking For

• Consistent track record of successful investments and exits with financial and measurable strategic outcomes.
• Experience leading or shaping the strategy of a $100M+ venture fund, including portfolio construction, deployment pacing, reserve strategy, and exit planning.
• Extensive network across premier venture firms, founders, universities, accelerators, and frontier AI and semiconductor communities.
• Proven ability to build and lead high-performing investment teams and focused investment processes.
• Deep expertise in AI/ML, semiconductor ecosystems, advanced compute infrastructure, and the evolving hardware-software stack.
• Exceptional executive presence, communication skills, and judgment in high-stakes internal and external settings.

Job Profile(s)

Corporate Development Manager M4

Relocation Level: TBD

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The US base salary range that Micron Technology estimates it could pay for this full-time position is:

$236,000.00 - $412,000.00 a year

Additional compensation may include benefits, bonuses and equity. Our salary ranges are determined by role, level, and location. The range displayed on each job posting reflects the minimum and maximum target base pay for new hire salaries of the position across all US locations. Within the range, individual pay is determined by work location and additional job-related factors, including knowledge, skills, experience, tenure and relevant education or training. The pay scale is subject to change depending on business needs. Your recruiter can share more about the specific salary range for your preferred location during the hiring process.

Micron is dedicated to your personal wellbeing and professional growth. Micron benefits are designed to help you stay well, provide peace of mind and help you prepare for the future. We offer a choice of medical, dental and vision plans in all locations enabling team members to select the plans that best meet their family healthcare needs and budget. Micron also provides benefit programs that help protect your income if you are unable to work due to illness or injury, and paid family leave. Additionally, Micron benefits include a robust paid time-off program and paid holidays. For additional information regarding the benefit programs available, please see the Benefits Guide posted on Benefits | Micron Technology, Inc.

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