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Engine Ventures

Associate

Cambridge, MA · On-site

We partner with ambitious founders tackling technically complex problems with the potential for ... The Associate will work directly with founders and company leaders across stages, from early ...

Engine Ventures

Associate

Cambridge, MA · On-site

We partner with ambitious founders tackling technically complex problems with the potential for ... The Associate will work directly with founders and company leaders across stages, from early ...

Locust Walk

Associate

Boston, MA · On-site

Overview: Locust Walk is a global investment bank that partners with founders, executives, and ... Our Associates have a strong passion for life sciences and all know this is the career they want ...

Locust Walk

Associate

Boston, MA

Overview: Locust Walk is a global investment bank that partners with founders, executives, and ... Our Associates have a strong passion for life sciences and all know this is the career they want ...

Locust Walk

Associate

Boston, MA · On-site

Overview: Locust Walk is a global investment bank that partners with founders, executives, and ... Our Associates have a strong passion for life sciences and all know this is the career they want ...

StretchLab - Wellesley

Wellness Sales Associate

Wellesley, MA · On-site

$15.25 - $20.75/hr

With Co-Founders coming from the Personal Training industry, Stretch Lab has created a variety of ... The purpose of the Sales Associate is to assist the General Manager with new membership sales by ...

Volition Capital

Analyst

Boston, MA · On-site

Build and maintain long-term relationships with founders, executives, and the investment community. * Work closely with Associates, VPs, and Partners to refine investment theses and drive deals ...

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How much do founders associate jobs pay per hour?

As of Aug 9, 2026, the average hourly pay for founders associate in Boston, MA is $21.59, according to ZipRecruiter salary data. Most workers in this role earn between $16.20 and $22.45 per hour, depending on experience, location, and employer.

What is the difference between Founders Associate vs Business Development Associate?

AspectFounders AssociateBusiness Development Associate
Required CredentialsBachelor's degree, strong communication, problem-solving skillsBachelor's degree, sales or marketing experience often preferred
Work EnvironmentStartups, fast-paced, close collaboration with foundersCorporate or startup, client-facing, sales-focused
Employer & Industry UsageEarly-stage startups, tech, venture-backed companiesTech, SaaS, consulting, various industries

Founders Associates typically work closely with startup founders, handling diverse tasks from operations to strategy, requiring versatile skills. Business Development Associates focus on sales and client acquisition, often in more structured environments. While both roles require strong communication skills and a bachelor's degree, Founders Associates usually engage in broader responsibilities within startups, whereas Business Development Associates concentrate on growth through sales.

What is a founders associate position?

A founders associate is an entry-level or early-career role supporting startup founders with tasks such as project management, research, operations, and strategic planning. The position often requires strong organizational skills, adaptability, and familiarity with tools like spreadsheets and communication platforms, and may involve working closely with different departments to help grow the business.
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Infographic showing various Founders Associate job openings in Boston, MA as of August 2026, with employment types broken down into 75% Full Time, and 25% Part Time. Highlights an 100% In-person job distribution, with an average salary of $44,897 per year, or $21.6 per hour.

Associate

Engine Ventures

Cambridge, MA • On-site

Full-time

Re-posted 28 days ago

Job description

Engine Ventures

Engine Ventures is an early-stage venture capital firm investing in foundational technologies that will define the next several decades of industry. We focus on sectors including compute, AI, energy systems, advanced manufacturing, robotics, biology, and infrastructure.


Since 2016, we have invested in over 70 companies building category-defining businesses. Our portfolio includes companies advancing core infrastructure for energy and compute, such as Celestial AI and Commonwealth Fusion Systems, alongside companies applying interdisciplinary approaches to disrupt conventional markets in critical minerals, fuels, and biomanufacturing. Together, these investments reflect the breadth of our focus across both digital and physical systems. We partner with ambitious founders tackling technically complex problems with the potential for large-scale impact.


We operate from Cambridge, MA, one of the world's most concentrated ecosystems of research and innovation.

The Role 

Engine Ventures is seeking an Associate to join our investment team. This is a core investing role at a moment of significant technological inflection across AI systems, compute infrastructure, energy, physical AI, and many other interconnected systems.


The Associate will work directly with founders and company leaders across stages, from early formation through growth. The role centers on identifying, evaluating, and supporting high-potential companies in technically complex domains, from next-generation semiconductors to grid-scale energy to programmable biology.


This position requires strong technical fluency, sound judgment, and intellectual range. The strongest candidates are able to analyze complex systems, develop independent perspectives on emerging markets, and assess both technical differentiation and commercial viability. They are motivated by investing as a craft and are comfortable operating in ambiguity.


Associates at Engine are deeply involved in the full investment process. You will work on diligence efforts and engage with portfolio companies on key strategic questions as they grow.

Key Responsibilities

  • Perform due diligence, including scientific, technical, and commercial assessment of investment opportunities, and compose investment memorandums.

  • Develop and maintain a broad network of researchers and entrepreneurs to identify new investment areas and opportunities.

  • Discuss, evaluate, and present new investment opportunities within a flat structure in weekly investment team meetings.

  • Work alongside Partners to structure investments in deep tech.

  • Support portfolio companies post-investment as they grow their teams, consider strategic priorities, develop business models, and raise follow-on capital.

  • Represent Engine Ventures and our mission while advocating for Tough Tech in the startup and academic ecosystems.

  • Be flexible to take on new responsibilities and special projects as they arise, to enable goals across fund programs, events, content, etc.

Skills & Qualifications

  • Advanced technical training (PhD or equivalent experience) in a relevant field such as electrical engineering, chemical engineering, computer science, physics, materials science, mechanical engineering, or related disciplines

  • 2-5+ years of experience in a demanding environment (e.g., deep tech startup, product or strategy role, or top-tier consulting)

  • Demonstrated ability to understand and evaluate complex technical systems across domains.

  • Strong commercial intuition and interest in how technologies scale into large businesses.

  • Collaborative mindset and strong interpersonal judgment; ability to build trust with founders and teammates.

  • Clear, structured thinking and exceptional written and verbal communication skills.

  • High degree of ownership, with the ability to operate independently and drive work forward in ambiguous environments.

Please submit your CV and a brief cover letter.

We may use artificial intelligence (AI) tools to support parts of the hiring process, such as reviewing applications, analyzing resumes, or assessing responses and identifying potential inconsistencies or verification signals in application materials based on available information. These tools assist our recruitment team but do not replace human judgment. Final hiring decisions are ultimately made by humans. If you would like more information about how your data is processed, please contact us.
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