Micron
Sr. Principal Venture Capital
$196K–$344K
San Jose, CA · Principal · Full-time · Posted Oct 2, 2026
- Experience
- Experience in venture capital, startups, or senior operating roles; no years specified.
- Education
- Master’s degree in Computer Science, Electrical/Computer Engineering, Mathematics, Physics, Statistics, or related field and MBA from a Tier 1 university.
About the job
Sources and evaluates venture investments while advancing Micron’s AI strategy and advising senior leaders on opportunities across technology and semiconductors.
What you'll do
- Source and evaluate Seed, Series A, and Series B investments through diligence and execution.
- Drive company-wide AI/ML initiatives, including Generative AI and physical AI, and manage portfolio-company relationships.
- Prepare executive briefings and recommendations for leadership, the Board, and the Investment Committee; mentor team members.
What they ask for
- Master’s degree in a related field and MBA from a Tier 1 university.
- Experience in venture capital, startups, or senior operating roles, including deal sourcing and investment processes.
- Strong financial acumen and technical depth in at least one relevant AI or semiconductor-related domain.
- Experience influencing senior stakeholders and delivering clear, data-backed recommendations.
Nice to have
- Experience in the Bay Area/Silicon Valley venture ecosystem.
- Data center hardware or software background; Tier 1 consulting experience and/or relevant domain expertise are also preferred.
Pay
$196,000.00 - $344,000.00 a year USD base salary
Tools
AI/ML, Generative AI, physical AI
AI focus
Drive alignment and execution of company-wide AI/ML initiatives, including Generative AI and physical AI, and connect AI ecosystem insights to executive decisions.
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