Contractor, AI & Data

Founded in Silicon Valley in 2009 by Marc Andreessen and Ben Horowitz, Andreessen Horowitz (aka a16z) is a venture capital firm that backs bold entrepreneurs building the future through technology. We are stage agnostic. We invest in seed to venture to growth-stage technology companies, across AI, bio + healthcare, consumer, crypto, enterprise, fintech, games, and companies building toward American dynamism. a16z has $46B in assets under management across multiple funds. We’ve established a team that is defined by respect for the entrepreneur and the company-building process; we know what it’s like to be in the founder’s shoes. We’ve invested in companies like Affirm, Airbnb, Coinbase, Databricks, Devoted Health, Insitro, Figma, GitHub, Instacart, OpenSea, Roblox, Stripe, and Substack. Our team is at the forefront of new technology, helping founders and their companies impact and change the world. The Role This is a 4–6 month contractor position that requires a full-time, in-office presence 3–5 days per week in our San Francisco or Menlo Park, CA offices. a16z is seeking a hands-on, high-energy data professional to join our Investor Relations team. In this role, you’ll help build  data-enabled and AI-enabled  products that improve how we serve our Limited Partners (LPs) and scale our internal operations and infrastructure capabilities. We are an AI-forward organization, and this role offers the chance to apply cutting-edge tools and approaches in a real business environment. You’ll work closely with the team responsible for our investor relations CRM systems, fundraising analytics, and internal tooling- playing a key role in developing smarter, faster ways to operate across fundraising and LP engagement workflows. This opportunity is a strong fit for a recent graduate or someone with 1–2 years of experience who is excited to apply data and technology in a fast-paced business environment, enjoys building tools that make work more efficient, and thrives in a culture where ownership, agility, and attitude are rewarded. Why This Role Matters At a16z, our Investor Relations team is about building the future. We raise multi-billion-dollar funds across domains like AI, Bio+Health, Infra, and more so we can invest into the future of technology. This contract position is a unique chance to apply your technical and analytical skills in a top-tier VC firm, helping us build the systems that support a white-glove investor experience. To join our team, you should be excited to: • Own and deliver scoped data and AI projects that improve the efficiency of workflows (e.g., fundraise tracking, customer segmentation, data modeling, AI tool development) • Collaborate cross-functionally (Fund Strategy, Finance, Compliance, Technology) to understand pain points and translate them into technical solutions • Design and implement prototypes or internal tools using AI and data analytics capabilities • Clean, structure, and analyze operational data to improve insight generation, reporting, and workflow automation • Create documentation, chatbots, or lightweight UIs that improve visibility into fundraise performance, LP behavior, or fund activity • Stay highly responsive and adaptive to fast-evolving needs across multiple stakeholders Minimum Qualifications • A builder’s mindset with a bias for action and attention to detail • Familiarity with data analysis and/or data engineering (SQL, Python, dbt, etc.) • Comfort working with or integrating AI tools (OpenAI/GPT APIs, Zapier, no-code tools, etc.) • Strong project ownership and ability to manage timelines independently • Clear, concise communication and a collaborative, can-do attitude • Interest in venture capital, LP management, or operational innovation in finance is a plus The anticipated hourly rate for this role is $55.00 - $60.00, actual starting pay may vary based on a range of factors which can include experience, skills, and scope. a16z culture • We do only first class business and only in a first class way • We take a long view of relationships, because we are in the relationship business • We believe in the future and bet the firm that way • We are all different, we recognize that, and we win • We celebrate the good times • We do it for the team • We play to win At a16z we are always looking to hire the absolute best talent and recognize that diversity in our experiences and backgrounds is what makes us stronger. We hire candidates of any race, color, ancestry, religion, sex, national origin, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, marital or family status, disability, Veteran status, and any other status. These differences are what enables us to work towards the future we envision for ourselves, our portfolio companies, and the World. Our organization participates in E-Verify. Click here to learn about E-Verify. Andreessen Horowitz hereby reserves the right to make use of any unsolicited resumes received from outside recruiting agencies and / or individual recruiters without being responsible for payment of any fees asserted from the use of unsolicited resumes.