About Laude

Laude Institute is a nonprofit research organization built by and for computer scientists who ship.
We back impact-driven researchers turning breakthrough ideas into open-weight models, open-source infrastructure, and real-world tools. Our goal is to accelerate the most important research and get it into people’s hands faster.

We are funded by individual technologists and anchored by a $100M commitment from Andy Konwinski. Our community includes researchers from the most advanced labs in the world.

About the role

Come work with us on the future of impact research. We're building a team of engineers, operators, communicators, investors, and scientists committed to turning breakthroughs into real-world progress. If you care deeply about open systems, hard problems, real discourse, and practical impact, reach out.

Think you belong here? Tell us how you plug in.

MoTS

Embed directly with researchers to ship code, tools, and artifacts that bring ideas to life.

Ops

Design and run the logistics and systems that keep everything on track and moving forward.

Comms

Drive the message, shape the discourse, and help define what impact means in this era of computing.

Funding

Back research ready to break out into open-source projects or impact-driven startups as part of our grant or investing teams.

Internships

Spend a season building with us with real ownership and lots of room to run from day one.

What We're Looking For:

• Move-fast, high-velocity approach. Strong culture of shipping.
• Positive attitude and proactive approach to problem-solving
• Strong professional demeanor and interpersonal skills
• Flexibility to adapt to changing priorities and deadlines
• Ability to work independently and take initiative

Why Join Us?

• Work on high-impact AI-driven solutions.
• Work with luminaries in the field of CS research
• Comprehensive health, dental, vision, and life insurance
• 401(k)
• Unlimited PTO
• Paid parental leave