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Partner 18, IT Engineer, San Francisco/Menlo Park

a16z · Menlo Park, California, United States; San Francisco, California, United States

Posted about 3 months ago · $189,000 - $221,000

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Is this posting real?

This role has been open
81 days
a16z's roles stay open a median of 81 days
Reposted
No
Salary listed
Yes
100% of a16z's roles list one
Ghost-job risk at a16z
high
16 stale, 0 reposted of 20 open
Hiring momentum
23 roles opened in the last 90 days
↑ up vs. the prior 90 days
Last confirmed on the employer's board
2026-10-23

Measured from postings appearing on and disappearing from a16z's own greenhouse board since 2026-08-03. Full hiring picture for a16z.

About this role

As an IT Engineer at Andreessen Horowitz, you will architect, build, and operate the systems and infrastructure that support the firm. Your role will involve leading IT projects, managing vendor relationships, and ensuring the security of IT systems while collaborating with teams across various time zones. You will also serve as a technical escalation point for complex issues and be responsible for maintaining and improving the firm's technology foundation.

Our read on this posting3.4out of 5
benefits
3/5
freshness
1/5
career value
4/5
role clarity
4/5
pay transparency
5/5

Scored from the posting itself — how clearly the role is described, how much it says about pay and benefits, and how recently it was listed. Not a judgement of a16z as an employer.

What you need

  • 6+ years experience in systems, networking, or security engineering, or IT infrastructure and platform engineering roles
  • Strong general troubleshooting skills to diagnose, identify, and resolve technical issues
  • Exceptional communication skills, both verbal and written
  • Ability to work effectively within the most senior levels of the organization
  • Strong MacOS and Windows skills
  • Strong iOS skills

Nice to have

  • Android skills
  • Experience with cloud infrastructure platforms (e.g. AWS, GCP, Azure)
  • Experience with networking concepts and protocols (e.g. switching, routing, DHCP, DNS, RADIUS)
  • Experience working with Zoom, Zoom Rooms, and integrated Audio/Visual systems

What you get

  • Eligible to participate in the a16z carry program
  • Various discretionary bonus programs
  • Health, dental, vision, disability, life insurance
  • 401K plan
  • Vacation and sick leave

Worth weighing

  • In-office presence required 4 days a week with flexibility between two locations
  • Role involves managing competing priorities across long-horizon engineering projects and day-to-day technical needs
  • No specific mention of remote work options or flexibility beyond the stated in-office requirement

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Listed by a16z on their greenhouse job board, last confirmed open on 2026-10-23. PitchMeAI is not the employer.

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