Careers
The pace of life is accelerating and psychologists point to prospection—envisioning the future— as the key to flourishing in this next era.

Instead of using technology for doomscrolling and disconnecting, what if we designed a platform around our core needs - autonomy, competence, and relatedness - to flourish?

Telos is a positive psychology AI that empowers you to become your future self, with others.

We are going to solve the youth mental health crisis and loneliness epidemic. Our mission is to build a world on purpose.

To do that, we are assembling a unique founding team based in New York City. We are looking for truly exceptional, high-integrity leaders to fill the following roles:
Head of Engineering
Head of Design
Summer Internships
Wild Card
College Catalyst
Test
Head of Design
We are looking to bring in a skilled product designer who will play a crucial role in shaping the user experience of our first-of-its-kind platform, sourcing inspiration from digital journaling, learning, and social technologies.
You're a great fit if you...
  • have proven experience in UX/UI design, highly skilled in Figma and Adobe Creative Suite with a strong portfolio of user-centered design
  • are a visionary designer who can take bold bets and often predict future trends, leveraging design principles into uncharted territory
  • are highly collaborative and ready for an executive role on a close-knit team, fostering a culture of creativity, first principles thinking, and innovation
  • possess strong analytical skills with the ability to use user feedback to drive design decisions alongside the CEO
  • feel comfortable wearing many hats over time, from wireframing on mobile and web, to brand and marketing.
  • feel deeply aligned with Telos' mission of leveraging technology to enhance well-being on a global scale
Head of Engineering
We are looking to bring on a founding Product Engineer who will play a crucial role in shaping the future of Telos. This role offers a clear path to leadership as Head of Engineering. From day one, you will be instrumental in developing new features on our roadmap and taking a lead role in optimizing our AI-native architecture.
You're a great fit if you...
  • have a proven ability to learn new technologies quickly and are already fluent in React Native and Python
  • have a strong track record of architecting and deploying scalable software solutions
  • are highly collaborative, ready to join a cross-functional, founding team to realize the vision of our product
  • think in first principles and are able to make architectural decisions with confidence, with our long-term in mind
  • have direct experience working with LLMs and have built an AI-native application on your own
  • feel deeply connected to Telos' mission, driven to leverage technology to improve well-being on a global scale
Summer 2024 Internships
We’re excited to offer multiple internship opportunities this summer across Strategy & Operations, Design, Marketing, and Research.
You're a great fit if you...
  • Are highly ambitious and eager to learn in a fast-paced environment
  • Enjoy working collaboratively with a team but can drive key responsibilities on your own
  • Have relevant hands-on project or professional experience for the role you want
  • Feel deeply connected to Telos' mission, driven to leverage technology to improve well-being on a global scale
  • Are currently enrolled in college or recently graduated from a relevant academic program
Internship Roles Available:
  • Strategy & Operations: Assist with strategic decisions, project management, and business operations
  • Design: Support UI/UX efforts to enhance our product experience
  • Marketing: Help execute marketing strategies and content creation
  • Impact Measurement and Research: Focus on the collection and analysis of data to measure the impact of our product using established positive psychology frameworks
Wild Card
As we grow our team of Telonauts, we know not everyone will fit role descriptions that we have up. If you're passionate about what we're building and believe you can help us, apply as a Wild Card.
You're a great fit if you...
  • think in first principles and are not afraid to challenge the status quo
  • find yourself constantly thinking about building a positive future
  • ready to tackle steep learning curves and take ownership of high-impact deliverables
  • are highly collaborative and excited to slot into a close-knit team of high performers
  • feel deeply aligned with Telos' mission
College Catalyst
Are you passionate about mental health and innovation?

Do you want to enter a community of like-minded peers who are ready to change things up?

The College Catalysts program is a first-of-its-kind opportunity for the most driven and passionate student leaders, kicking off Fall 2024.

Catalysts receive free, unlimited access to the Telos app alongside a carefully assembled package with merch from brand partners, mindset training and micro-credential, and a handbook with all the resources to run on-campus events.
You're a great fit if you...
  • are excited to push culture forward on campus and build a community around personal growth and purposeful living
  • feel ready to challenge the status quo and make a real, positive impact on the state of student mental health
  • are able to plan and host unique on-campus events from a menu of options, with resources provided by us
  • are highly collaborative and excited to slot into a close-knit community of student leaders across the country
  • feel deeply aligned with Telos' mission