Technical Fellow - AI and Robotics (Part Time)

Technical Fellow - AI and Robotics (Part Time)RemoteMountain View, CA | Hybrid | Part-time (20 hrs/week), 12–16 weeks | Paid FellowshipAbout Samsung NextSamsung Next is an investment and corporate development group that champions bold and ambitious founders, focusing on transformative innovations in AI, intelligent machines, healthtech, consumer services, and frontier technologies. We provide early-stage capital, expertise and access to Samsung to accelerate founder success and bring strategic value to Samsung in the form of insights and collaborations. We deploy a unique strategy, making a large number of investments with rapid and independent decision-making. We work globally, in particular with the Samsung headquarters in Suwon, Korea.About the Technical Fellow RoleThe Technical Fellowship is a paid, cohort-based pathway for exceptional technical talent to explore venture investing. It is designed for current technical graduate students from research-intensive degree programs who want to understand how frontier technology becomes a company — and whether investing is the right long-term path for them.No prior investing experience is required. What matters is deep, current technical expertise and the judgment to separate strong claims from weak ones.Fellows are embedded directly with the MD for AI and Robotics and with an experienced member of our investment team. Each Fellow has a dedicated primary manager responsible for setting their goals, meeting weekly, and providing substantive feedback. Fellows work on live and practice deals, build sector theses, and produce publication-ready investment memos.The commitment is approximately 20 hours per week over 12–16 weeks. Note this is a Spring 2027 Fellowship with the work truly commencing in January 2027, however for administrative purposes Fellows must be hired no later than December 14, 2026. Upon completion of the initial 12 - 16 week fellowship, outstanding Fellows will be considered for a continued summer residency and, ultimately, an investor role at Samsung Next.Samsung Next is based in Mountain View, CA (San Francisco Bay Area). Occasional travel to the office as well as conferences and events will be required.What You'll DoBuild a focused thesis. Develop a structured sector or forward-looking technology thesis in your area of depth.Map markets and source opportunities. Produce a comprehensive ecosystem map covering key market players, academic researchers, and commercial trends — and surface companies worth meeting. Sourcing is a significant part of the investing work and it is expected this will be a large component of your work.Run technical diligence. Perform rigorous technical evaluations on live or practice venture opportunities, assessing what is genuinely novel versus well-packaged.Write investment memos. Produce one or more concise, publication-ready investment memos and defend your point of view in deal discussion.Participate in cohort learning. Join a kickoff intensive on investment evaluation, technical diligence, and memo writing, plus recurring office hours and peer reviews with your cohort.Required QualificationsCurrently enrolled or a recent graduate of a graduate degree program in computer science, engineering, or a related technical field, with a strong research backgroundDeep expertise in a frontier technical area — specifically AI, robotics, edge/cloud infrastructure.Demonstrated evidence of building, researching, publishing, shipping, or foundingStrong analytical writing and communication skills — able to simplify the complex, synthesize information, and provide pointed insightsGenuine intellectual curiosity about company building, markets, and customersProfessional judgment and discretion; comfortable handling confidential informationAbility to work in an unstructured environment and take initiative without close supervisionAvailable for an in-person kickoff in Mountain View and regular hybrid presence during the programNice to HaveCommercial instincts — an ability to connect a technology to customers and market timingPrior startup, research lab, or founding experienceInvolvement in technical communities, open source, or published researchCompensationThis is a paid fellowship, paid hourly nonexempt. The expected hiring range is $45-60 hourly.At Samsung Next, we envision a world in which all phenomenal ideas have an equal chance of being realized and believe a dedication to diversity and inclusion is vital to making this happen. We are proud to be an Equal Employment Opportunity employer and do not discriminate on the basis of race, color, ancestry, national origin, citizenship, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, ability, marital status, veteran status, or any other legally protected status.We will ensure that individuals with disabilities are provided reasonable accommodation to participate in the job application or interview process, to perform crucial job functions, and to receive other benefits and privileges of employment. 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