Join Our Team

Join Our Mission

Help us ensure that the physical world is aligned with human values. We're building a team of researchers, advocates, and communicators dedicated to solving the table temperature alignment problem.

Why Work at TTAP

Join a small, dedicated team tackling one of the most neglected cause areas in existence.

Outsized Impact

As a neglected cause area, marginal contributions here may have significantly higher expected value than in crowded fields. Your work directly shapes an emerging field.

Professional Growth

We invest in our team. Take on stretch projects, publish research, and develop expertise in an emerging interdisciplinary field.

Supportive Culture

We value work-life balance, open communication, and psychological safety. Great ideas can come from anyone, and we actively cultivate diverse perspectives.

Benefits & Perks

We take care of our team so they can focus on the mission.

Competitive Compensation

Salaries benchmarked against leading research organizations and tech nonprofits.

Remote-First Culture

Work from anywhere. We believe great research happens where you're most comfortable.

Research Time

20% of your time for independent research projects aligned with our mission.

Comprehensive Benefits

Health, dental, vision insurance plus generous PTO and parental leave.

Professional Development

Annual conference budget and learning stipend to grow your skills.

Mission-Driven Team

Work alongside passionate colleagues committed to solving alignment problems.

Current Openings

Find your place in the fight for table temperature alignment.

Our Values

The principles that guide our work and culture.

1

Rigorous Thinking

We apply expected value frameworks and quantitative reasoning to prioritize interventions with the highest impact.

2

Long-term Focus

We think in decades and centuries, not quarters. True alignment requires patience and sustained effort.

3

Collaborative Spirit

The best solutions emerge from diverse perspectives. We actively seek out and incorporate feedback.

4

Transparent Operations

We publish our research openly and share our reasoning. Sunlight is the best disinfectant.

Application Process

We aim to make our hiring process transparent, fair, and respectful of your time.

1

Application Review

Our team reviews your application within 1-2 weeks. We look for mission alignment and relevant experience.

2

Initial Conversation

A 30-minute call with our hiring manager to discuss your background and interest in the role.

3

Work Sample

A paid work sample relevant to the position. We respect your time and compensate accordingly.

4

Team Interviews

Meet with potential colleagues for technical and cultural fit conversations.

5

Offer

Successful candidates receive an offer within one week of final interviews.

Don't See a Perfect Fit?

We're always looking for talented people who share our mission. Send us your resume and tell us how you'd like to contribute to table temperature alignment.