Frontier Research Intern: AI & Emerging Tech

A16z

New York (NY)

On-site

USD 46,000 - 91,000

Full time

3 days ago

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Job summary

a16z Frontier is seeking students with a strong technical background for a summer internship in New York City. The role blends academic theory with industry practice, offering exposure to AI, cryptography, hardware, and economics.

Interns will work with our full-time researchers and portfolio teams to tackle challenging technical questions and publish findings. Ideal candidates are pursuing undergraduate or graduate degrees in CS, economics, mathematics, or related fields, with residency in NYC

Qualifications

Pursuing an undergraduate or graduate degree in a relevant field such as computer science, economics, mathematics, operations research, electrical engineering, mechanical engineering, materials science, physics, chemistry, biology, etc.
Passionate, knowledgeable, and optimistic about science and technology.
Experience with absorbing and producing fundamental research.
In-person residency required in New York, NY.
Interns will have access to and will typically make heavy use of the latest AI tools.
Internship runs June 1, 2027 - August 20, 2027 (minimum residency 10 weeks, maximum 12 weeks).

Responsibilities

Pursue fundamental research on topics relevant to the firm.
Collaborate with a16z Frontier’s full-time researchers and other student interns.
Collaborate with portfolio companies on technical research problems.
Quickly develop expertise in emerging areas of science and technology.
Take full advantage of the latest generation of AI tools.
Contribute to blog posts, white papers, and other public expository content.
Meet with visitors from academia and industry and attend research seminars.