About the role#
a16z Frontier is a multidisciplinary lab that connects academic theory with industry practice. We focus on emerging technology areas including AI applications, materials, energy, hardware, and cryptography. Interns work alongside our investment and engineering teams to bridge the gap between research and real-world application.
What you'll do#
- Spend two-thirds of your time on independent research and one-third on technical problems for our portfolio companies.
- Collaborate with full-time researchers, other interns, and visitors from academia and industry.
- Develop expertise in new areas of science and technology.
- Use the latest AI tools to support your work.
- Contribute to public content such as blog posts and white papers.
- Attend research seminars and engage with visiting experts.
What you'll need#
- You are currently pursuing an undergraduate, masters, or PhD degree in a field like computer science, economics, mathematics, operations management, engineering, physics, chemistry, or biology.
- You have experience producing fundamental research.
- You are knowledgeable and optimistic about science and technology.
Location & details#
- This is a full-time, paid internship based in New York, New York.
- The role requires in-office presence.
- The term runs during Summer 2027, from June 1 to August 20, with a minimum residency of 10 weeks.
- We do not provide visa sponsorship for this role.
About Andreessen Horowitz
Andreessen Horowitz is a venture capital firm based in Menlo Park, California. Founded in 2009 by Marc Andreessen and Ben Horowitz, the firm invests in technology sectors such as consumer, enterprise, bio, healthcare, cryptocurrency, fintech, and gaming. It supports entrepreneurs from seed to late-stage development. The leadership team consists of former founders and operators who provide domain expertise to portfolio companies.
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