Evidence first
We test, write down what we found, and say plainly what we do not know yet. Claims get checked, including our own.
Culture and benefitsHow we work, and how we look after the people doing it
Syntony is a small team testing and governing some of the most consequential technology of our time. We take the work seriously and look after each other while we do it.
How we work
What we care about
These are the habits we hold ourselves to, in client work, in research, and with each other.
Systems thinking
Risks rarely live in one component. We trace how they move through models, tools, people, and institutions, and design our tests around that.
Human-first
Skilled people do the hardest testing and make the judgment calls. Our software helps them go further and faster.
Responsible by design
We keep the people affected by a system in view, especially the most vulnerable, and handle sensitive work with care.
Real ownership
We are a small team, so your work matters from the first week. You will own problems end to end and see what changes because of them.
Learning in the open
We publish, present, and teach. Our work has been featured at NeurIPS, UNIDIR, the University of Cambridge, King’s College London, and the University of Oxford.
Benefits
Support for how you work and recharge
We offer a generous startup benefits package, and we keep adding to it as Syntony grows. Here is everything available today.
Financial
Retirement match
An employer match on your retirement contributions.
Financial
Life and disability insurance
Term life, short-term disability, and long-term disability coverage.
Time
Unlimited time off
Take the time you need to rest, travel, and be with the people you love.
Time
Remote work and flexible hours
Work where you do your best work, on a schedule that fits your life.
Health
Monthly wellness stipend
A monthly stipend for your health and wellbeing, spent the way that helps you most.
Workspace
WiFi and phone, covered
We reimburse your full monthly WiFi and phone bills.
Workspace
Laptop and home office stipend
A one-time stipend to set up your workspace. The equipment is yours to keep.
Workspace
Monthly compute budget
For models, APIs, and cloud time to test ideas and build things.
Place
Coworking privileges
A desk, a meeting room, or some company when you want to work around other people.
Place
Travel and commute
An annual allowance for travel and commuting costs.
Together
Regular company offsites
Time together in person to plan, build, and get to know each other.
Good to know
Benefits vary by role
What applies depends on the role and the type of engagement. Each role page and offer letter sets out exactly what is included.
Where we work
Remote first, together often
Working remotely gives people room to do focused work and live full lives. Time in person keeps us close as a team.
Remote first
Most of our work happens remotely. We write things down, keep meetings purposeful, and plan around the hours that work for each person.
A home base in the Triangle
Our headquarters is in Research Triangle Park, North Carolina, and the team has coworking access when a shared desk helps.
Together in person
Regular offsites bring the team into one room to plan the next stretch of work, solve hard problems together, and celebrate what we have shipped.
Come build with us
See the roles, fellowships, and internships open now, or tell us how you would like to contribute.