Linear Capital Is Hiring | AI Investment Director and Interns Linear Capital is recruiting for an AI-focused Investment Director and internship positions.
Send your resume to: talent@linear.vc
01 Principal — AI Software
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Degree in STEM from a top domestic or international university; prior experience in AI R&D or product management at a leading tech company preferred; prior AI entrepreneurship experience or track record of investing in notable AI projects preferred; genuine interest in early-stage investing and AI software preferred. (Background in computer science or AI, whether academic or professional, is a plus.)
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Exceptional curiosity and logical thinking; ability to learn quickly and self-motivate.
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Strong observational skills and sensitivity; excellent research and data analysis capabilities.
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Global perspective with firsthand knowledge of frontier technology trends; familiarity with AI projects in Silicon Valley and other regions.
Location: Shanghai-based with international travel as needed.
Please send your resume to: talent@linear.vc
02 Investment Team Intern — AI
Job Description:
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Support early-stage AI investing, including industry research, paper analysis, due diligence, and investment decision memos.
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Explore emerging AI technology directions; conduct detailed mapping of novel sub-fields, develop deep expertise, and produce high-quality research reports.
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Gather information and data on domestic and international AI industries.
Candidate Qualifications:
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Master's degree or above in CS & AI; research experience preferred.
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Strong curiosity and enthusiasm for technology; avid reader of academic literature.
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Exceptional learning and analytical abilities — capable of rapidly developing informed perspectives on assigned sectors covering products, technology, market dynamics, and competitive landscape.
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Strong written communication and data processing skills.
Location: Shanghai. Regular onsite check-ins required; otherwise flexible between onsite and remote. Minimum 3–6 month commitment.
What We Offer:
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Work alongside some of China's most hardcore, geek-culture fund managers. Our internship program pairs you with a Linear Capital investment team member as mentor to guide you through the primary market investing process.
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A steep learning curve, including systematic training in investment research and industry/expert interviews.
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A fulfilling experience with periodic social gatherings, lectures, and offline events.
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Market-competitive internship compensation with official internship certificate provided.
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Access to some of China's best tech founders and startups.
Please send your resume as "Linear Intern (Direction)-Name-School-Graduation Year.PDF" to: future@linear.vc
About Linear Capital
Linear Capital is an early-stage investment firm focused on "frontier technology + industry" — applying frontier technologies such as data intelligence, digital new infrastructure, next-generation robotics, and new technological transformations in traditional domains (biotech, materials, energy, etc.) across vertical industries to dramatically improve efficiency, solve critical pain points, and enable industrial upgrading. We capture outsized returns through substantial value creation at the industry level. We currently manage ten funds with approximately $2 billion in AUM.
Our investment stage focuses on leading angel through Series A rounds, with check sizes ranging from $1 million to $10 million (or RMB equivalent).
To date, we have made early-stage investments in over 120 teams including Horizon Robotics, Kujiale, Sensors Data, Tezign, Rokid, Guandata, and Agile Robots. The combined valuation of Linear's portfolio companies is approximately $20 billion.
In the near term, Linear Capital is working to become the premier Data Intelligence Technology Fund, with a long-term vision of evolving into the most influential Frontier Technology Application Fund.