AI DD Principal

Brain Co. is building the infrastructure that turns advanced AI research into real-world impact. We work at the frontier of productionizing AI for complex, high-stakes environments—particularly in government and regulated industries where manual workflows still dominate.
Our mission is to make AI systems reliable, scalable, and dependable in the real world. That means going beyond demos and models to build robust platforms that support complex workflows, human-in-the-loop processes, and production-grade reliability at scale.

• Lead AI Diligence: Evaluate target companies’ AI strategies, data infrastructure, and technical maturity. Identify opportunities, risks, and areas for value creation, distilling findings into clear, business-oriented insights.

• Sponsor & Client Management: Serve as the primary partner for private equity and corporate sponsors. Build long-term trust, align on scope, deliver findings with conviction, and ensure client satisfaction.

• Bridge Strategy & Technology: Translate complex AI/ML capabilities into actionable recommendations for investment committees, portfolio executives, and Brain Co. stakeholders.

• Deliver Value Creation Plans: Work with engineering and product leaders to scope, prioritize, and implement AI solutions within sponsor-backed assets — ensuring commercial outcomes and technical feasibility.

• Drive Execution: Own diligence engagements from scoping through delivery, ensuring excellence in both strategic analysis and operational outcomes.
  

Experience

• 6-10+ years of professional experience.

• Background in top-tier consulting PE groups (McKinsey, Bain, BCG) and/or direct private equity investing.

• Startup operating experience required; demonstrated ability to execute and scale in high-growth environments.

• Proven track record of leading complex diligence processes with material investment and operational outcomes.
  

Skills & Attributes

• Strong technical literacy in AI/ML, with the ability to evaluate data pipelines, model strategies, and infrastructure at a high level.

• Exceptional problem-solving and analytical skills; ability to turn complex analyses into clear insights.

• Executive-level communication; proven ability to influence senior sponsors, investors, and portfolio executives.

• Low-ego, hands-on operator who thrives in ambiguous, fast-paced environments.

• Commercial instinct and ownership mindset — capable of connecting AI opportunities directly to value creation.

• Must be in SF or willing to relocate (hybrid 3 days/week in office)
  

• Shape how AI drives investment decisions across industries, working directly with leading sponsors and portfolio executives.

• Be part of an applied AI company tackling some of the world’s most consequential challenges.

• Collaborate with industry veterans and world-class investors.

• Earn competitive compensation + meaningful equity.

• Thrive in a culture built on speed, curiosity, and impact.
  

If you want to sit at the frontier of AI and private equity — and deliver tangible results at global scale — Brain Co. is the place to build.