- 3+ years of professional software engineering experience
- Strong proficiency in Python 3 (or another backend language) and willingness to learn new technologies
- Experience deploying production services on at least one major cloud platform (GCP, AWS, or Azure)
- Experience working with production SQL and NoSQL databases (e.g., PostgreSQL, MySQL, Elasticsearch)
- Experience building and deploying containerized services; familiarity with Kubernetes is a plus
- Experience working in environments that value rapid iteration, code quality, and operational excellence
- Strong problem-solving skills and solid technical fundamentals
- Low ego, high empathy, and the capacity to collaborate effectively with diverse teams
This role is open at the Software Engineer (Partner 16) and Senior Software Engineer (Partner 18) levels. The anticipated salary range for this role is between:
- Software Engineer (Partner 16): $269,000 - $314,000
- Senior Software Engineer (Partner 18): $301,000 - $352,000
Final compensation will be determined based on a candidate's overall experience, technical depth, and interview performance.
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.