AngelList Technical Entrepreneur in Residence (EIR) Program

# Overview
AngelList's Technical Entrepreneur in Residence (EIR) Program is designed for software engineers who anticipate starting a company within the next 2-3 years but do not yet have a specific idea. The program combines real-world product and engineering work at AngelList Venture with the ability to meet top founders and investors through AngelList's extensive network.

The program offers a unique bridge between engineering and entrepreneurship: EIRs work as full-time engineers at AngelList, contributing to the company's product and infrastructure while simultaneously building the relationships and knowledge base needed to launch their own ventures. AngelList commits to investing at least $150,000 in companies started by EIRs, providing a concrete financial incentive alongside the experience.

# Thesis & Focus
The program's thesis was that entrepreneurial full-stack engineers could learn venture and startup-building by working on AngelList products, then launch companies with AngelList capital and investor introductions. It did not require the future startup to serve founders or VCs, but in-program work centered on AngelList Venture products.

Candidates should focus on showcasing their engineering skills and their desire to transition into entrepreneurship. Having a clear vision of wanting to start a company in the near future is crucial.

# Eligibility
Full-stack software engineers with technical backgrounds. Must want to start a company within the next 2-3 years. Should not have a specific idea already (those with ideas should use AngelList Stack directly). Strong engineering skills are the primary criterion.

# Admissions
The official process was application submission, technical evaluation, panel interviews, and a reference check. The first batch was open for two weeks in March 2022, and no current application form was found.

# Benefits & Compensation
EIRs received competitive salary and benefits while working as engineers at AngelList Venture. The work included building and shipping software daily, interacting with founders and emerging fund managers, learning venture capital and startup scaling, and contributing to AngelList product lines serving VCs and founders.

The most concrete startup value was AngelList's stated plan to invest at least $150,000 in companies started by EIRs at the end of the program and introduce those founders to top investors.

The program is designed for engineers planning to start companies in 2-3 years, but specific duration details are not provided.