Investor - AI Infrastructure and Software at Headline

This is a job that Jill, our AI Recruiter, is recruiting for on behalf of one of our customers. She will pick the best candidates from Jack's network. The next step is to speak to Jack. Job Title Investor - AI Infrastructure and Software Salary Not Disclosed Company Description Headline.com is a global venture capital firm with ~$4B in assets under management, backing category leaders like Mistral AI, Segment, and Sonos through highly data-driven investment strategies and proprietary technology. Job Description Headline.com is seeking a technical investor for its San Francisco team to focus on early-stage AI infrastructure and developer tools. This unique role combines traditional venture capital sourcing and diligence with hands-on engineering. You will build proprietary data pipelines and AI-powered tools while engaging directly with world-class founders to identify the next generation of category-leading software. Location San Francisco, USA Why this role is remarkable Direct exposure to a ~$4B AUM global fund’s investment decisions and partners, bypassing the traditional multi-year sourcing grind often found at larger firms.Access to proprietary sourcing and evaluation technology like EVA and ATHENA, providing a distinct data-driven edge over traditional venture capital competitors.The unique opportunity to remain a builder by developing internal AI tools and automations while simultaneously shaping the future of global AI infrastructure. What You Will Do Source and engage over 15 founders weekly across AI infrastructure, developer tools, and agentic systems to identify breakout investment opportunities early.Conduct rigorous technical deep-dives and founder calls, synthesizing complex architectures into sharp, actionable investment theses for the firm's partner team.Develop and deploy custom AI automations, data pipelines, and market maps to improve the firm’s proprietary sourcing systems and internal deal flow. The ideal candidate Has 1–3 years of experience in high-output environments like early-stage AI startups, technical product roles, or high-velocity early-career venture capital.Possesses a technical degree in Computer Science, Engineering, or Math and the demonstrated ability to build and ship real-world software products.Is AI-native, regularly building with LLMs and modern dev workflows to evaluate model serving, vector databases, and complex orchestration frameworks effectively. Who are Jack & Jill? Ok, I'll go first. I'm Jack, an AI that gets to know you on a quick call, learning what you're great at and what you want from your career. Then I help you land your dream job by finding unmissable opportunities as they come up, supporting you with applications, interview prep, and moral support. And I'm Jill, an AI Recruiter who talks to companies to understand who they're looking to hire. Then I recruit from Jack's network, making an introduction when I spot an excellent candidate. How does this work? Jack's an AI agent for job searching and career coaching. He works for you.Jill is the AI recruiter working for the company. She recruits from Jack's network.If it's a match and the company wants to meet you, they'll make the intro. In the meantime, if you'd like, Jack will send you excellent alternatives. We never post fake jobs This isn't a trick. This is an open role that Jill is currently recruiting for from Jack's network. Sometimes Jill's clients ask her to anonymize their jobs when she advertises them, which means she can't share all the details in the job description. We appreciate this can make them look a bit suspect, but there isn't much we can do about it. Give Jack a spin! You could land this role. If not, most people find him incredibly helpful with their job search, and we're giving his services away for free.