Operator-In-Residence (OIR): AI Infrastructure (Software) at Primary VC

San Francisco, California, United States

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$125,000 – $180,000Compensation

Mid-level (3 to 4 years), Senior (5 to 8 years)Experience Level

Full TimeJob Type

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Venture Capital, AI, TechnologyIndustries

Requirements

Experience across multiple AI software domains such as agent architecture, reasoning, benchmarking, reinforcement learning, world modeling, knowledge representation (knowledge graphs), AI kernel development (PyTorch, TensorFlow, Modular), or AI data engineering and MLOps
Entrepreneurial motivation and ability to independently run with business ideas with substantial ambiguity
Ability to develop relationships with industry leaders from the ground up
Ability to learn rapidly, develop a strong point of view, and communicate compelling narratives
Comfort with financial models and concepts and ability to assess the feasibility and scalability of a new venture idea
Technical acumen as a software generalist

Responsibilities

Support Primary’s idea generation and vetting process
Connect with academics and researchers and top institutions to explore opportunities for commercialization
Conduct intensive market analysis, competitive landscaping and customer research
Develop business models, product roadmaps, and go-to-market strategies for startup ideas
Create pitch decks and other investor materials
Gain initial traction, build out the rest of the team, and support business operations
Support Primary’s executive recruiters in identifying and closing Co-Founders

Skills

Key technologies and capabilities for this role

AI InfrastructureSoftware DevelopmentCognitive ArchitectureKnowledge RepresentationDeveloper ToolingModel DeploymentObservabilityCost ManagementData Infrastructure

Questions & Answers

Common questions about this position

What is the salary range for the Operator-In-Residence role?

The salary range is $125K - $180K.

Is this position remote or hybrid, and what are the location requirements?

The position is hybrid and open to candidates based in the SF Bay Area who are willing to work in person in San Mateo 3+ days a week.

What skills and experience are required for this role?

The role seeks a curious, adaptable software generalist strong in ideation, research, and execution, with ideal experience in AI software domains like agent architecture, reasoning, benchmarking, reinforcement learning, world modeling, knowledge graphs, AI kernel development (PyTorch, TensorFlow, Modular), or AI data engineering and MLOps.

What does the work environment or company culture look like at Primary VC?

Primary VC is a seed-stage firm focused on supporting founders of transformational businesses through investment and its Incubation arm, Primary Labs, emphasizing ideation, research, and startup launches in a high-growth environment.

What makes a strong candidate for this Operator-In-Residence position?

A strong candidate is a software generalist who excels in ideation, research, execution, and strategic thinking, with hands-on experience in AI infrastructure software domains and a belief in multi-billion-dollar opportunities in this space.

Primary VC

Seed stage VC for SaaS, ecommerce

About Primary VC

Primary VC specializes in seed-stage investments, primarily targeting two sectors: enterprise software as a service (SaaS) and e-commerce. Their investment strategy is geographically focused on New York City, allowing them to leverage local market insights and opportunities. Unlike many other venture capital firms, Primary VC emphasizes early-stage funding, providing support and resources to startups in their initial phases of growth. The goal of Primary VC is to nurture and develop promising companies in their chosen sectors, helping them to scale and succeed in a competitive landscape.

New York City, New YorkHeadquarters

2015Year Founded

$2,742.6MTotal Funding

UNKNOWNCompany Stage

Venture Capital, Enterprise Software, Consumer GoodsIndustries

51-200Employees

Risks

High concentration in early-stage investments increases exposure to market volatility.

NYC focus may limit diversification and expose to regional economic downturns.

Increased competition in AI infrastructure could challenge Primary's portfolio companies.

Differentiation

Primary VC's Impact team outnumbers investors 2:1, focusing on operational support.

Primary's portfolio companies are 19x more likely to reach billion-dollar valuations.

Primary has a strong NYC focus but invests globally from pre-seed to Series A.

Upsides

Primary's companies are 2x more likely to raise a Series A.

Primary's focus on B2B SaaS and fintech aligns with growing market trends.

Primary's low-volume, high-conviction approach ensures dedicated resources for founders.

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