Chief of Staff

At Tilde Research, our mission is to build moonshot, applied interpretability solutions. We believe that by fundamentally understanding models, we can unlock paradigm shifts in throughput, performance, and safety. Our approach is to innovate across the entire stack, from uncovering the fundamental building blocks of model computation to enabling the precise steering of their behavior. We are driven by the conviction that true progress in interpretability will allow us to make AI more reliable and capable. About the role: We're looking for someone to work closely with us on the core operations of Tilde. The goal is to help the company run smoothly so the team can stay focused on research. Core Responsibilities Recruiting support Manage hiring pipelines end-to-end, source candidates and coordinate interviews. Run initial culture-fit and screening calls and interface with external recruiters Operations Tasks Serve as primary contact for accountants, lawyers, and other vendors; coordinate contracts, signatures, and compliance tasks Oversee onboarding/offboarding processes and manage internal tools (Gusto, Notion, Slack) Investor, Board, & Fundraising Support Prepare and polish pitch decks, investor updates, and board materials Maintain organized records for investor communications and due diligence. External Communications and Events Help package blog posts, technical releases, and public announcements. Plan and manage logistics for conferences, community events, and speaking engagements Oversee and manage social media presence (X, LinkedIn, etc.) Collaborations and Partnerships Act as liaison for external collaborators, academic labs, and strategic partners. Identify and pursue opportunities for partnerships and joint initiatives. Thought Partner to the Founders Serve as a sounding board to the founders on priorities, company strategy, and organizational structure. Spot gaps in operations or execution and proactively address them. Handle high-priority, ambiguous projects that require founder-level context. You might be a fit if: You communicate clearly, write well, and move fast without losing the thread You're curious about how deep research teams operate and want to be part of that environment You've worked in or around deep tech before (preferred, but not required) You're comfortable owning logistical and operational problems end to end This is a high-trust many-hats role for someone who wants to be close to the core of a research-driven company and help shape how it scales.