About the job
Established in Silicon Valley in 2009 by the visionary duo Marc Andreessen and Ben Horowitz, Andreessen Horowitz (commonly referred to as a16z) is a pioneering venture capital firm dedicated to empowering ambitious entrepreneurs who are shaping the future through innovative technology. We support a wide array of startups at various stages of growth, from seed to venture and growth-stage technology companies, spanning sectors such as AI, bio + healthcare, consumer, crypto, enterprise, fintech, games, and those contributing to American dynamism. Currently, we manage a substantial $90 billion across multiple investment funds.
Our team is characterized by a profound respect for entrepreneurs and the intricate process of company-building; we deeply understand the challenges that founders face. Our investment portfolio includes groundbreaking companies such as Anduril, Airbnb, Coinbase, Cursor, Databricks, Deel, Figma, GitHub, Roblox, SpaceX, and Stripe. We pride ourselves on being at the forefront of technological advancements, assisting founders and their enterprises in making a significant impact on the world.
About the Applied Software Group at a16z
The Applied Software Group (ASG) functions like an internal startup within a16z, with a mission to develop software that aids the firm in discovering, evaluating, and supporting the most ambitious founders globally. Our innovative tools facilitate the sourcing and assessment of investment opportunities, the establishment of relationships, and the seamless flow of knowledge across the firm.
We thrive on a rapid feedback cycle, collaborating directly with investors and operators to comprehend their workflows and swiftly implement enhancements. By leveraging cutting-edge AI models, extensive datasets, and quick iteration cycles, we create software that empowers a16z to make superior decisions and nurture enduring technology companies.
The Role
As our next Product Designer, you will join a compact, high-impact team dedicated to developing software for the firm’s investment and operational functions, along with external-facing tools for partners, portfolio companies, and investors. Your contributions will be pivotal in designing products that facilitate investment discovery and diligence, network building, process management, and AI-driven workflows. You will collaborate closely with engineers and fellow designers in a dynamic, startup-like environment.

