Thinking Machines Lab

Compensation Partner

San Francisco, California

H1B sponsorship available$250k-$425kDetected 78 days ago

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About the role

Thinking Machines Lab's mission is to empower humanity through advancing collaborative general intelligence. We're building a future where everyone has access to the knowledge and tools to make AI work for their unique needs and goals.
We are scientists, engineers, and builders who've created some of the most widely used AI products, including ChatGPT and Character.ai, open-weights models like Mistral, as well as popular open source projects like PyTorch, OpenAI Gym, Fairseq, and Segment Anything.

Design and implement Thinking Machines' overall compensation framework and programs to attract and retain highly sought-after talent.
Establish our compensation strategy based on market research, analysis, and your own judgment, with awareness that standards benchmarks lag the reality of the talent market.
Communicate compensation to candidates and employees in a clear way that builds trust.
Track record building compensation programs from the ground up, ideally in an early-stage environment.
You'll own the full spectrum of compensation at Thinking Machines - from building our philosophy and job architecture to partnering on day-to-day offer and pay decisions.

7+ years of compensation experience in a high-growth environment.
Experience operating in a competitive and dynamic talent market without relying on benchmarks and mature processes.
Ability to articulate a clear point of view on good compensation philosophy.
This role directly impacts our ability to hire and retain exceptional talent.

Experience at an AI lab, foundation model company, or high-growth tech company where compensation moves faster than survey cycles.
Familiarity with the compensation landscape across research (PhDs, postdocs, industry researchers), engineering, and non-technical functions, and how expectations differ meaningfully across all three.
Visa sponsorship: We sponsor visas.
While we can't guarantee success for every candidate or role, if you're the right fit, we're committed to working through the visa process together.
As set forth in Thinking Machines' Equal Employment Opportunity policy, we do not discriminate on the basis of any protected group status under any applicable law.

Thinking Machines Lab's mission is to empower humanity through advancing collaborative general intelligence.

Depending on background, skills and experience, the expected annual salary range for this position is $250,000 - $425,000 USD.

Thinking Machines offers generous health, dental, and vision benefits, unlimited PTO, paid parental leave, and relocation support as needed.
Build the equity compensation framework in partnership with finance and leadership.

While we can't guarantee success for every candidate or role, if you're the right fit, we're committed to working through the visa process together.
We sponsor visas.

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