Managing Director, MU Ventures

InforCapital; San Jose, Northern (CA, KY); Hybrid; USD 236,000 - 412,000; Full time

Job summary

Micron Technology seeks a Managing Director to lead Micron Ventures, shaping investment strategy across AI, semiconductors, compute infrastructure and adjacent tech. You will steer thesis development, sourcing, diligence, valuation, structuring and executive-level recommendations.

Collaborate with business units to realize strategic value from investments through pilots and product collaboration. Based in San Jose, CA, you will advise executive leadership on technology shifts and market

Qualifications

• Master's degree or higher in a related field.
• 15+ years in venture capital, corporate VC, growth investing, or corporate development.
• Experience leading or shaping portfolio of $100M+ venture fund.

Responsibilities

• Own the full venture lifecycle: thesis development, sourcing, diligence, valuation, structuring, negotiation and executive-level investment recommendations.
• Partner with business units to turn investments into strategic value via pilots, commercial engagement and product collaboration.
• Serve as Micron Ventures' external ambassador across founder, VC and research communities.
• Advise Micron's executive leadership on technology shifts, competitive dynamics and partnership opportunities.

Skills

AI/ML expertise

Semiconductor ecosystem

Compute infrastructure

Investment leadership

Venture network

Education

Master's degree in CS/CE/EE/Stats/Physics/Math/Business or related field

Job description

Role Overview

Micron Technology is hiring a Managing Director to lead Micron Ventures, its corporate venture capital arm, shaping how Micron engages with the next wave of innovation across AI, semiconductors, compute infrastructure and adjacent technologies. The role defines Micron Ventures' investment strategy, sector priorities and portfolio construction in alignment with Micron's corporate strategy and technology roadmap.

Key Responsibilities

• Own the full venture lifecycle: thesis development, sourcing, diligence, valuation, structuring, negotiation and executive-level investment recommendations
• Partner closely with Micron business units and technical leaders to convert investments into strategic value through pilots, commercial engagement and product collaboration
• Serve as Micron Ventures' primary external ambassador across the founder, VC and research communities
• Act as a trusted advisor to Micron's executive leadership on technology shifts, competitive dynamics, partnership opportunities and adjacent M&A themes

Qualifications

• Master's degree in Computer Science, Computer Engineering, Electrical Engineering, Statistics, Physics, Mathematics, Business Administration, or a related field
• 15+ years of experience in venture capital, corporate venture capital, growth investing, or corporate development, including at least 5 years in senior fund leadership roles
• Consistent track record of successful investments and exits with measurable financial and strategic outcomes
• Experience leading or shaping the strategy of a $100M+ venture fund — 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
• Deep expertise in AI/ML, semiconductor ecosystems, advanced compute infrastructure, and the evolving hardware-software stack

Compensation & Location

US base salary range: $236,000 – $412,000/year, plus bonus, equity and benefits. Based in San Jose, CA — on-site.