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Sr. Principal Venture Capital

San Jose, CA, USFull-time$196k2026-10-02 → 2026-11-11

Core

Sourcing, evaluating, and executing venture investments in AI and semiconductor startups while driving internal AI/ML strategy.

Role type

Senior Principal Venture Capital & Strategy Lead

Builds

Venture portfolio companies and internal AI/ML initiatives

Domain

Venture Capital / Semiconductor / Artificial Intelligence

Deliverable

production ML models

Required skills

Venture capital deal sourcing, investment diligence, financial acumen, technical fluency in AI/semiconductors, executive stakeholder influence, strategic planning

Preferred skills

Silicon Valley ecosystem experience, data center hardware/software expertise, Tier 1 consulting background, domain expertise in physical AI or autonomous vehicles

Technologies

Generative AI, physical AI, data center systems

Responsibilities

Source and evaluate Seed to Series B investments; Drive alignment of AI/ML initiatives across the company; Maintain relationships with portfolio companies; Develop executive-level briefings for leadership and the Board; Mentor team members and partner cross-functionally

Seniority

Principal, strategy & mentorship