Partner 16, Data Engineer - Global Partnerships

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 $100B+ 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 Anduril, Airbnb, Coinbase, Cursor, Databricks, Deel, Figma, GitHub, Roblox, SpaceX, and Stripe. Our team is at the forefront of new technology, helping founders and their companies impact and change the world.The RoleThe Global Partnerships team is dedicated to crafting an outstanding client experience for our trusted Limited Partners (“LPs”). The Global Partnerships Data Engineer owns and advances critical data infrastructure, systems, and automation that support the global partnerships activities of Andreessen Horowitz. This role operates with significant independence, leads complex cross-functional initiatives, and serves as a technical and strategic thought partner across Global Partnerships and adjacent teams. We’re looking for a data leader who can translate ambiguous business needs into scalable systems, reliable pipelines, and practical insights.We are open to candidates based in the San Francisco Bay Area.To join our team, you should be excited to:Own and advance the Global Partnerships data ecosystemLead ownership of critical systems, including the Global Partnerships core datasets and data pipelines. Serve as a technical and strategic thought partner to Global Partnerships and adjacent teams on data practices, automation, and scalable process designDesign and maintain scalable data infrastructure and reliable pipelines that connect Global Partnerships systems and reduce manual work and error ratesUphold the highest standards of data precision and monitor and rectify discrepancies across different platformsEvaluate and implement tools and integrations to improve visibility, connectivity, and decision-makingChampion AI adoption across Global PartnershipsIdentify, pilot, and scale AI tools and agentic workflows that remove manual work and give the team leverage, then drive team-wide adoption through training, documentation, and change managementLead automation, process development, and operational scale. Enhance processes through automation to achieve data accuracy, reliability, and speedAct as the team's AI thought partner, staying current on emerging tools and translating them into concrete, high-leverage improvements to LP-facing and internal processesLeverage data to enable practical insights on our portfolio and the industryBuild visualizations and quantitative analyses that provide key insights on fund and investment performance including projected exit scenarios, liquidity and follow-on decisionsDevelop strong fluency with the firm’s portfolio company information database and be able to manipulate and analyze data from the system to draw insightsRefine and calibrate portfolio performance analyses to stay current and relevantMinimum QualificationsMinimum of 5 years of experience. Preferable past experience includes but is not limited to, data analytics or data engineering Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Data Science, Economics, Finance, Accounting, or a technical field preferred but not requiredDemonstrate a critical eye and keen attention to detail for written prose and charts, tables and spreadsheets and the ability to stay on top of changing data/facts across multiple documents with easeStrong writing skills: The ability to communicate effectively through the written word is a critical skillDemonstrated experience building and maintaining data workflows, automations, or integrations using tools such as Python, Javascript, or a comparable programming languageProven ability to lead ambiguous, cross-functional projects with substantial autonomy and influence stakeholders across technical and business teamsExperience owning or administering complex data pipelines or another critical business system, with a focus on data completeness, governance, and integrationLow ego, high empathy, and the capacity to collaborate effectively with diverse teamsIdeal CandidateYou have a sense of urgency and value the courtesy of professional responsiveness (this is super important as speed is a form of client service)You are able to adapt on the fly and handle unforeseen developments with ease. You are also able to do this without compromising attention to detail and qualityYou are a “measure twice, cut once” type of person – you are comfortable and have a preference for asking more questions upfront to avoid an oversight down the roadYou strive to be an enabler who gives the team maximum leverage - there is no job too big, no job too smallYou do what you say you are going to do, when you say you are going to do itYou continually search for new ideas and means of improvementYou are a dedicated team player that is willing to wear multiple hatsMost importantly, you take your work seriously but not yourself too seriouslyYou anticipate business needs, take ownership without waiting to be asked, and design solutions for scaleYou can break down complex processes, identify high-leverage improvements, and guide teams through changeYou are a trusted partner and emerging leader whom peers consult on data practices, systems, and efficiencyThe anticipated salary range for this role is between $269,000 - $314,000, actual starting pay may vary based on a range of factors which can include experience, skills, and scope.This role is eligible to participate in the a16z carry program and various discretionary bonus programs as well as benefit and perquisite plans including health, dental, vision, disability, life insurance, 401K plan, vacation, and sick leave.a16z culture We do only first class business and only in a first class wayWe take a long view of relationships, because we are in the relationship business We believe in the future and bet the firm that wayWe are all different, we recognize that, and we winWe celebrate the good timesWe do it for the teamWe play to winAt 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.