Principal

Sixty Degree Capital

$150K — $200K *
Consumer Technology
Less than 5 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • 3+ years experience in venture capital, growth equity, or similar
  • Strong technical background in AI/ML, computer science, or data science
  • Hands-on experience with AI infrastructure and applications
  • In-depth understanding of AI ecosystem trends
  • Excellent communication skills for engaging with technical and investment audiences
  • Proven track record in sourcing and evaluating investments
  • Owner mindset with capacity to function in fast-paced settings

Responsibilities

  • Lead sourcing and evaluating investments in AI sectors
  • Conduct deep technical due diligence with founders and engineering teams
  • Develop investment theses across various AI domains
  • Support portfolio companies with strategic guidance
  • Represent the firm at conferences and within the AI ecosystem
  • Collaborate with partners on investment deals

Benefits

  • Work on cutting-edge AI investments globally
  • Direct exposure to leading founders and co-investors
  • High level of autonomy in investment decisions
  • Participation in a partnership-oriented culture with upside potential
Full Job Description
We are seeking a highly capable and entrepreneurial Principal to join our investment team, with a primary focus on Artificial Intelligence and frontier technology investments.

This role is ideal for someone with a strong technical foundation who is passionate about identifying and partnering with category-defining AI companies at early and growth stages.

Key Responsibilities
  • Lead sourcing, evaluation, and execution of investments in AI and related deep tech sectors
  • Conduct deep technical and product-level due diligence, working closely with founders and engineering teams
  • Develop investment theses across AI infrastructure, applied AI, and frontier models
  • Support portfolio companies through strategic, technical, and operational guidance
  • Represent the firm in the AI ecosystem, including conferences, founders, and co-investors
  • Collaborate closely with partners on deal execution and fund strategy

Requirements
  • Minimum 3+ years of experience at a leading venture capital firm, growth equity fund, or similar investment organization
  • Strong technical background in AI/ML, computer science, data science, or related engineering disciplines
  • Hands-on experience working in or closely with AI-related companies (e.g., AI infrastructure, applied AI, or deep learning products)
  • Strong understanding of AI ecosystem trends, including foundation models, inference infrastructure, and enterprise AI applications
  • Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to engage both technical founders and investment professionals
  • Proven track record of involvement in sourcing, evaluating, or leading venture investments
  • High intellectual curiosity, strong ownership mindset, and ability to thrive in a fast-paced environment

What We Offer
  • Opportunity to work on cutting-edge AI investments globally
  • Direct exposure to leading founders and top-tier co-investors
  • High autonomy and meaningful participation in investment decisions
  • Long-term partnership-oriented culture with significant upside participation

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