About Deviation
Deviation Capital is an early-stage venture firm with ~$2B AUM investing at Seed and Series A with a focus on technical teams using data and AI to unlock novel experiences, insights, and discoveries. Our portfolio spans consumer, enterprise, and life sciences, including Etched, WHOOP, Kalshi, Remote, Bedrock Robotics, Insitro, Xaira, Zeromatter, Socure, Wealthsimple, and others building at the intersection of data, software, and advanced computing. We’re a tight-knit team of 15 based in New York and San Francisco. Deviation was launched in May of 2026 following the spinout of the Two Sigma Ventures business from systematic investment firm Two Sigma. You can read more about Deviation here.
You’ll work with the Deviation team in all parts of the investment process, including sourcing, company evaluation, negotiation, and ongoing portfolio support and management.
More specifically, you’ll be focused on:
- Sourcing and screening high potential startups that fit our investment thesis
- Conducting robust due diligence on investment opportunities, including financial modeling, unit economics, cap tables, market sizing, competitive analysis, and customer and founder reference calls
- Developing sector expertise and theses in areas of interest to you and the firm
- Building your personal brand and the Deviation brand in the startup ecosystem
- Contributing creative ideas to strengthen our firm’s operations, processes and platform
- Using cutting edge AI tools to do all parts of the job better and faster
There's no single path to this role, but you might be a fit if you have:
- Minimum 2-5 years proven experience evaluating market structure, competitive dynamics, and company financial performance at a leading venture capital fund; or experience in a product management or engineering role at a technology company
- Passion for technology and science as evidenced by professional or academic accomplishments in computer science, engineering, math, design or another technical field
- Excellent oral, written communication and presentation skills
- Self-motivation and a strong work ethic
Sounds like you? Apply here!
The expected base pay for this role will be between $175k and $300k. This role is also eligible for other forms of compensation and benefits, such as a discretionary bonus and 401(k) contributions. Discretionary bonus may represent a significant portion of total compensation. Compensation will be determined based on factors including skills, qualifications, experience, and role requirements.
We are proud to be an equal opportunity workplace. We do not discriminate based upon race, religion, creed, color, national origin, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity/expression, age, status as a protected veteran, status as an individual with a disability, or any other basis protected by law.
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