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Software Engineer, Platform (Partner 16, Partner 18)

A16Z
Location
San Francisco, California, United States
Posted
11 days ago
Department
a16z Software Group
Salary
$269,000 - $314,000
What they actually want (must-haves)
  • 3+ years of professional software engineering experience
  • Proficiency in Python 3, Rust or similar backend languages
  • Track record of defining and shipping developer platforms or internal tooling
  • Experience deploying services on at least one major cloud platform (GCP, AWS, or Azure)
  • Experience with containerized services (Docker)
  • Exposure to CI/CD systems (GitHub Actions, Cloud Build, CircleCI, or similar)
Nice to have
  • Experience with Kubernetes
  • NoSQL experience (e.g., Elasticsearch)
  • Experience with infrastructure-as-code concepts (Terraform, Pulumi, or similar)
  • Experience working in environments that value rapid iteration, code quality, and operational excellence
  • Low ego, high empathy, and the capacity to collaborate effectively with diverse teams
What the job really is

As a Software Engineer in the Applied Software Group at Andreessen Horowitz, you will focus on enhancing the internal developer platform and associated tools for the firm's investing and operations teams. Your role involves collaborating with colleagues to understand their needs, building and maintaining shared tooling, and ensuring that developer workflows meet security requirements. You will also take ownership of projects, write documentation, and continuously improve the developer experience based on user feedback.

Benefits
  • Eligible to participate in the a16z Carry program
  • Discretionary bonus programs
  • Health, dental, vision, disability, life insurance
  • 401K plan
  • Vacation and sick leave
Things to weigh
  • In-office presence required 2-3 days a week in San Francisco, CA
  • Role operates like an internal startup, which may involve a fast-paced environment
  • No specific mention of technologies used beyond those listed in qualifications
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