Venture Capital Job - Associate or Senior Associate, AI - Bessemer Venture Partners

About Bessemer Venture Partners: Bessemer Venture Partners is a global venture firm that partners with audacious founders building enduring and transformative businesses. With more than 145 IPOs and $20 billion of assets under management, Bessemer supports founders from their early days through every stage of growth. The firm’s global portfolio includes Anthropic, Perplexity, Canva, Pinterest, Shopify, and Toast. The Role: We are hiring an Associate or Senior Associate to focus on the rapidly evolving AI ecosystem. As a “full stack” investor, you will be responsible for engaging across the entire investment lifecycle. This is a high-ownership role where you will receive mentorship from senior partners and we will invest heavily in your development and growth. The ideal start date is Q1 2026 (flexible). Responsibilities: Thesis development: Create and refine investment roadmaps to guide firm strategy. Sourcing: Identify and build relationships with promising founders, teams, and startups. Due diligence: Lead financial analysis and diligence on customers, products, technology, teams, and markets. Investment recommendations: Form judgments and present analyses to help drive investment decisions. Portfolio Support: Assist portfolio companies with introductions, strategy, hiring, and resources. About You: AI native: You are constantly using and experimenting with cutting-edge products, technologies, and models. Professional experience: Ideally 2-4+ years of relevant experience in an operating role at a startup, as a founder, scientist, technologist, or investor. PhD backgrounds are also welcome. No prior investing experience is required. Technical experience: Ideally a degree or self-taught expertise in computer science, mathematics, machine learning, engineering, or related fields. Mindset: You are an independent thinker, a fast learner, great at connecting with founders, and a self-driven, proactive doer. Location: Based in the Bay Area and able to be in the San Francisco office 3 to 4+ days per week. Compensation & Benefits: Base Salary Range: $175,000–$225,000 per year. Annual Performance Bonus and an opportunity to participate in the firm’s shadow carry structure. Competitive health benefits, retirement plan, and wellness benefits. #J-18808-Ljbffr Bessemer Venture Partners