Pear VC

Engineering Fellow - Pear VC

San Francisco, California, United States

Not SpecifiedCompensation
InternshipExperience Level
Full TimeJob Type
UnknownVisa
Venture Capital, Biotechnology, StartupsIndustries

Requirements

Candidates must be a sophomore or junior in computer science, engineering, or a related field. They should be comfortable with at least one programming language such as Python or JavaScript. Curiosity about startups and a creative problem-solving ability are essential. The ability to work independently, ship quickly, and thrive in a fast-paced, small-team environment is required. A commitment of approximately 10 hours per week for 6 months is expected. Experience building internal tools, automation workflows, or founder resources is a plus, as is familiarity with React, Python, and/or APIs, along with product thinking skills.

Responsibilities

The Engineering Fellow will identify opportunities to save founders and investors time through better tools and automation. They will translate needs into simple, impactful workflows and build solutions that require minimal maintenance. The fellow will choose the most appropriate approach for building solutions, whether it involves buying existing software, using low-code/no-code tools, or building from scratch.

Skills

Python
JavaScript
Automation
Tool Building
Low-code/No-code
Problem Solving
Independent Work
Fast-paced Environment

Pear VC

Venture capital firm for early-stage startups

About Pear VC

Pear VC specializes in providing venture capital for pre-seed and seed stage investments. The firm collaborates with founders to transform innovative ideas into successful companies across various sectors, including AI, healthcare, fintech, and more. Their investment strategy focuses on early-stage startups, offering not just financial support but also expertise and a strong network to help these businesses grow. Pear VC distinguishes itself from competitors through its hands-on approach, providing strategic advice and operational assistance to ensure startups remain agile and focused on their customers. The goal of Pear VC is to guide startups through their early development phases, helping them achieve significant growth and success.

San Francisco, CaliforniaHeadquarters
2013Year Founded
$2,738.4MTotal Funding
UNKNOWNCompany Stage
Venture Capital, Fintech, AI & Machine LearningIndustries
51-200Employees

Risks

Increased competition from other VC firms in AI and biotech sectors.
Potential overvaluation of startups could lead to investment losses.
Regulatory challenges in biotech and healthcare may impact growth strategies.

Differentiation

Pear VC specializes in pre-seed and seed investments across diverse sectors.
The firm offers hands-on strategic advice and operational support to startups.
Pear VC focuses on innovation in AI, fintech, SaaS, healthcare, and deep tech.

Upsides

Growing interest in AI-driven healthcare solutions presents new investment opportunities.
Rising demand for cell engineering platforms suggests lucrative biotech investments.
Fitness tech startups focusing on community building are gaining traction.

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