a16z Jobs Scraper: Extract Venture Capital Career Data

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What Is a16z.com?

Andreessen Horowitz (a16z) is a premier venture capital firm investing in software, crypto, biotech, and AI. Its careers portal—jobs.a16z.com—hosts openings across operations, engineering, finance, and strategy. These roles span early-stage startups to enterprise scale, attracting top talent globally. Manually extracting job details is tedious; the a16z Jobs Scraper automates this, unlocking structured data for recruitment intelligence, labor market research, and aggregator platforms.

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Overview

The a16z Jobs Scraper systematically extracts job listings from jobs.a16z.com's search results and detail pages, returning comprehensive records with 38+ fields per posting. It serves:

• Recruiters monitoring VC-backed hiring trends and competitor openings
• Talent research teams building candidate-skill correlation datasets
• Career aggregators syndicating a16z jobs to multi-platform boards
• Market analysts tracking venture hiring in tech and emerging sectors

The scraper is fast, reliable, and handles failures gracefully—perfect for large-scale collection or scheduled updates.

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Input Format

The scraper accepts a lightweight JSON configuration:

{
  "urls": [
    "https://jobs.a16z.com/jobs"
  ],
  "ignore_url_failures": true,
  "max_items_per_url": 20
}

Parameter	Type	Description
urls	Array	Job list URLs to scrape (e.g., search results or category pages). Start with https://jobs.a16z.com/jobs
ignore_url_failures	Boolean	If true, continues scraping even if individual URLs fail. Recommended for robust runs.
max_items_per_url	Integer	Maximum postings extracted per URL. Default: 20. Increase for broader collection.

Tip: Use ignore_url_failures: true for bulk collection to avoid interruptions from temporary page issues.

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Output Format

Sample output

{
  "apply_url": "https://careers.withwaymo.com/jobs?gh_jid=8068768",
  "company_domain": "waymo.com",
  "company_logos": {
    "manual": {
      "height": 160,
      "src": "https://dzh2zima160vx.cloudfront.net/logo/a04896dd1b05b675a7df4762df4fe370_112_160?Expires=1861920000&Signature=EdNw9DPJCYDLbjxU5eEwWJ1ELHjFa3WTlbbzZOXLlSmfSbgMtG32z6LdGGAtM8VmXGPbTMoIGR5WE~EPTSohV4ZZXDvdwEsBAvxFu-mta8yKoUHsWpruQPopFSBFK9k1XIrdKZLotubfhPpr~rZ6ggahzHJBjILvQ7PEHUefLMbocQlGRMeozW7oy1keH11J6qOjQyzJKmcps5s78-Jifvewo5DTlDnGRD0FAalL4mXh0Yl~V9LItmlv4w2aPn02zqNbqYCCeJy7qA6KQXAOAcWqCj2mHWibBuIwr8TIr61M~lni9s4x1gEuFJ~dg3EsZ~tkVuKmqHqYs-Bd3vsf7A__&Key-Pair-Id=APKAII5OVX4LZ3WT422Q",
      "width": 112
    },
    "linkedin": {
      "height": 100,
      "src": "https://dzh2zima160vx.cloudfront.net/profile/070485a5609a1e1bbf05d251e8bb13b5_100_100?Expires=1893456000&Signature=c755TEDKA4SHFcCs~zMMJXru0n~0voksSTJ0tjeMqtLff46ruNrFcYe7TGK6-4pMOpG-jWJCzyuOQ8vbG3cYGzmYjmnhIindTD2mu1TxByBniYJXfQsT17u6Sd5~uy6Di2Vfix3n67NM3AwwEPRe0dgJnUWzpIz4G6cXt7SnLKPez9DSgVRS0vfXYymd2yz31qj45rEjncwO2YQVWU0EHPHjfxxlDHijk4kD2DkxaTPtLypwmAQCG9fOXKbaAJQiEwzmFLuRIdKE2BB~squNkF39QmVa8D~NJpL5lSnNdjK7OveSMsRN62jcFieX7dCZgyOgrC3fXFi8BnsK3ISmvQ__&Key-Pair-Id=APKAII5OVX4LZ3WT422Q",
      "width": 100
    }
  },
  "company_id": "Waymo",
  "company_slug": "waymo",
  "company_name": "Waymo",
  "company_staff_count": 3661,
  "consider_hosted": false,
  "departments": [
    "Mfg (JDS)"
  ],
  "job_types": [
    {
      "id": "lead",
      "label": "Lead",
      "value": "lead"
    },
    {
      "id": "procurement",
      "label": "Procurement Manager",
      "value": "procurement"
    }
  ],
  "job_functions": [
    {
      "id": "Supply Chain",
      "label": "Supply Chain",
      "value": "Supply Chain"
    }
  ],
  "locations": [
    "Mountain View, CA, USA"
  ],
  "normalized_locations": [
    {
      "id": "Mountain View, California",
      "label": "Mountain View, California",
      "value": "Mountain View, California"
    }
  ],
  "salary": {
    "period": {
      "label": "Year",
      "value": "year"
    },
    "min_value": 200000,
    "max_value": 247000,
    "currency": {
      "label": "USD",
      "value": "USD"
    },
    "is_original": true
  },
  "skills": [
    {
      "id": "resume:Project Management",
      "label": "Project Management",
      "value": "resume:Project Management"
    },
    {
      "id": "resume:SAP",
      "label": "SAP",
      "value": "resume:SAP"
    },
    {
      "id": "resume:Strategic Thinking",
      "label": "Strategic Thinking",
      "value": "resume:Strategic Thinking"
    },
    {
      "id": "resume:Management Consulting",
      "label": "Management Consulting",
      "value": "resume:Management Consulting"
    },
    {
      "id": "resume:Procurement",
      "label": "Procurement",
      "value": "resume:Procurement"
    },
    {
      "id": "resume:English",
      "label": "English",
      "value": "resume:English"
    }
  ],
  "required_skills": [
    {
      "id": "resume:Project Management",
      "label": "Project Management",
      "value": "resume:Project Management"
    },
    {
      "id": "resume:SAP",
      "label": "SAP",
      "value": "resume:SAP"
    },
    {
      "id": "resume:Strategic Thinking",
      "label": "Strategic Thinking",
      "value": "resume:Strategic Thinking"
    }
  ],
  "preferred_skills": [
    {
      "id": "resume:Management Consulting",
      "label": "Management Consulting",
      "value": "resume:Management Consulting"
    },
    {
      "id": "resume:Procurement",
      "label": "Procurement",
      "value": "resume:Procurement"
    },
    {
      "id": "resume:English",
      "label": "English",
      "value": "resume:English"
    }
  ],
  "manager": false,
  "consultant": false,
  "contractor": false,
  "consider_levels": [
    [
      5,
      6
    ],
    [
      7,
      8
    ]
  ],
  "min_years_exp": 10,
  "regions": [
    {
      "id": "North America",
      "label": "North America",
      "value": "North America"
    },
    {
      "id": "Pacific States",
      "label": "Pacific States",
      "value": "Pacific States"
    },
    {
      "id": "West Coast",
      "label": "West Coast",
      "value": "West Coast"
    }
  ],
  "stages": [
    {
      "id": "1000+ employees",
      "label": "1000+ employees",
      "value": "1000+ employees"
    },
    {
      "id": "Growth",
      "label": "Growth",
      "value": "Growth"
    }
  ],
  "funding_lv": null,
  "markets": [
    {
      "id": "Enterprise",
      "label": "Enterprise",
      "value": "Enterprise"
    }
  ],
  "time_stamp": "2026-07-16T18:21:43Z",
  "title": "Aftermarket Planning & Procurement Lead",
  "url": "https://careers.withwaymo.com/jobs?gh_jid=8068768",
  "job_id": "8068768",
  "remote": false,
  "hybrid": false,
  "scores": {
    "score": 1001.1924151334345,
    "match_score": 0,
    "age_score": 0.9924151334344136,
    "richness_score": 2
  },
  "ats_jobs": [],
  "matching_talent": {
    "count": 0,
    "matches": []
  },
  "job_seniorities": [
    {
      "id": "mid",
      "label": "Mid",
      "value": "mid"
    },
    {
      "id": "senior",
      "label": "Senior",
      "value": "senior"
    }
  ],
  "job_seniority_ids": [
    "mid",
    "senior"
  ],
  "is_featured": false,
  "from_url": "https://jobs.a16z.com/jobs"
}

Each job record includes 38 fields across multiple dimensions:

Apply & URL Data

Field	Description
Apply URL	Direct link to the application form or external careers page
URL	Canonical URL of the job listing
Job ID	Unique identifier for the posting in a16z's system

Company Information

Field	Description
Company Name	Name of the hiring company or portfolio firm
Company Domain	Company website domain
Company Logos	Logo image URLs for branding
Company ID	Internal company identifier
Company Slug	URL-friendly company name
Company Staff Count	Headcount or size category
Funding Level	VC funding stage (Seed, Series A, B, C, etc.)
Stages	Growth stage classification
Markets	Industry vertical or market focus

Job Details

Field	Description
Title	Job title (e.g., "Senior Software Engineer")
Departments	Org unit (e.g., Engineering, Operations, Finance)
Job Functions	Functional role (e.g., Product Management, Sales)
Job Types	Employment type (Full-time, Part-time, Contract)
Time Stamp	When the listing was posted or last updated
Is Featured	Whether the job is highlighted or promoted
ATS Jobs	Applicant Tracking System integration status

Location & Remote Work

Field	Description
Locations	City and country of the role
Normalized Locations	Standardized location format for analysis
Regions	Geographic region classification
Remote	Fully remote position flag
Hybrid	Hybrid work arrangement flag

Compensation & Experience

Field	Description
Salary	Salary range or compensation band
Min Years Exp	Minimum years of experience required
Consider Levels	Career level (Junior, Mid, Senior, Lead)
Job Seniorities	Seniority tier(s) the role targets
Job Seniority IDs	Internal seniority level identifiers

Skills & Requirements

Field	Description
Skills	All skills associated with the role
Required Skills	Must-have technical or soft skills
Preferred Skills	Nice-to-have qualifications

Hiring Model & Talent

Field	Description
Manager	Whether the role includes management responsibility
Consultant	Consultant or advisory role flag
Contractor	Contract or freelance availability flag
Consider Hosted	Candidate placement or hosted talent option
Matching Talent	Count of matched candidate profiles
Scores	Job quality or match scoring metrics

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How to Use

1. Identify target URLs — Visit jobs.a16z.com/jobs or filtered search results. Copy the URL(s).
2. Configure inputs — Paste URLs into the urls array. Set max_items_per_url based on expected listing count.
3. Enable resilience — Set ignore_url_failures: true to skip temporary failures without stopping.
4. Execute — Run the scraper and monitor the activity log.
5. Download & integrate — Export as JSON or CSV for analysis, dashboards, or databases.

Common tips:

• Collect during off-peak hours to minimize server load.
• Start with max_items_per_url: 50 for a broad snapshot.
• Filter URLs by department (Engineering, Operations) to narrow results.

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Use Cases & Business Value

• Hiring trends analysis: Track which roles, skills, and seniorities a16z portfolio companies prioritize
• Salary benchmarking: Collect compensation data to inform offer strategies
• Skill demand mapping: Identify emerging skills and experience requirements across tech sectors
• Recruitment outreach: Feed structured job data into multi-channel aggregators or talent platforms
• Market intelligence: Monitor portfolio company growth by new headcount and hiring velocity

The scraper delivers market-grade data suitable for dashboards, ML models, and strategic decision-making.

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Conclusion

The a16z Jobs Scraper provides venture-grade access to a16z's job postings at scale. With 38 richly detailed fields per listing, it streamlines recruitment research, talent analytics, and competitive intelligence. Deploy it today to unlock venture hiring insights.