Samsung Catalyst Fund (SCF) - Investment Director

What You'll Do

We are Samsung Electronics' multi‑stage, evergreen venture capital fund, investing in deep‑tech AI infrastructure with a particular interest in semiconductor technologies. Our sectors of interest span data center and cloud, AI, networking and interconnect, automotive, and frontier tech such as quantum computing. We actively invest in North America, Israel and Europe.

SCF is part of the Samsung Semiconductor Innovation Center (SSIC). Samsung is ranked among the top corporate venture capital firms in the world. At SCF, we have made close to 80 investments so far and enjoyed successful exits including Groq, Habana Labs, Celestial AI, XConn, Credo, and IonQ, to name a few. We are stage agnostic and can lead, co‑lead, or follow. After our initial investment, we leverage our connections with Samsung business units and work hard to facilitate partnerships with our portfolio companies. We aim to work closely with brilliant entrepreneurs and disruptive ideas to create incremental value and foster mutual growth and benefits.

• Identify, source and potentially lead relevant investments independently
• Provide analytical horsepower to conduct due diligence, including technical, business and industry analysis, competitive landscape, and financial modeling
• Lead or actively support deal negotiation and execution
• Lead or contribute to the development of new investment thesis
• Interact with portfolio companies and Samsung business units locally or overseas to create win‑win business opportunities
• Build relationships with entrepreneurs and monitor startups in strategic areas relevant to Samsung
• Participate as a Board member or observer in applicable portfolio companies

Location: Daily onsite presence at our San Jose Headquarters in alignment with our Flexible Work policy.

Reports to: SVP Business Strategy.

What You Bring

• 10+ years of experience in tech, venture or investment banking, including 5+ years of venture capital or corporate venture capital experience, with a track record of sourcing and closing financing rounds and the ability to drive and engage multiple investment opportunities; board member or observer experience a plus.
• Strong and current network of top‑tier VCs and CVCs in the US.
• Excellent track record of academic achievement; engineering / computer science / physics degree desirable / MBA degree and advanced degrees are a plus.
• Enthusiastic, hard‑working, self‑driven, self‑confident with low ego and intellectually curious.
• Familiarity and knowledge of emerging technologies with an innate passion for technology, particularly semiconductor‑related.
• Analytical, ability to analyze and develop complex business models.
• An eye for detail as well as the ability to grasp big‑picture themes.
• Demonstrates leadership, poise, and maturity with senior executives and entrepreneurs.
• Team player and good communicator with strong presentation and written skills; able to address business and technical audiences.
• Resourceful Achiever: self‑motivated and proactive, you flex to try new approaches and creatively solve problems.
• Avid Learner: you thrive with challenges, seek continuous growth and improvement, and seek data to prove your hypotheses.
• Devoted Professional: you are diligent and deliberate in your work, leveraging your expertise to deliver results without ego.
• Thoughtful Collaborator: you build relationships across teams, offering help and welcoming ideas from others to drive work forward in an inclusive manner.

What We Offer

Base Pay Range: $203,000 – $325,000 USD.

Pay within this range varies by work location and may also depend on job‑related knowledge, skills, and experience. We also offer incentive opportunities that reward employees based on individual and company performance.

Benefits include medical, dental, vision, 401(k), charitable giving match, paid time off (4+ weeks), holidays, sick leave, fertility care or adoption stipend, medical travel support, virtual veterinary care, on‑demand mental health apps, confidential therapy sessions, onsite cafe and gym, virtual fitness classes, flexible work environment, and other health and wellness perks.

Equal Opportunity Employment Policy

Samsung Semiconductor takes pride in being an equal‑opportunity workplace dedicated to fostering an environment where all individuals feel valued and empowered to excel, regardless of race, religion, color, age, disability, sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, ancestry, genetic information, marital status, national origin, political affiliation, or veteran status.

When selecting team members, we prioritize talent and qualities such as humility, kindness, and dedication. We extend comprehensive accommodations throughout our recruiting processes for candidates with disabilities, long‑term conditions, neurodivergent individuals, or those requiring pregnancy‑related support. All candidates scheduled for an interview will receive guidance on requesting accommodations.

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