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Working at 80,000 Hours
80,000 Hours: An online guide that tells talented graduates how to maximise the…. The team is <50 people today. For a Unspecified company this size, the reality is broad remit, direct access to founders, and equity that still means something if the company works out.
Most 80,000 Hours jobs are based in London, England, United Kingdom.
How to actually get hired at 80,000 Hours
Why applying the normal way doesn't work
At this size (<50 people), 80,000 Hours has no recruiting function. Founders handle hiring alongside everything else. Reach them directly or get lost in the inbox.
Who to contact at 80,000 Hours
We haven't verified a contact route at 80,000 Hours yet. At <50 people in Unspecified, the decision-maker is almost always a founder or department head, but that's a model, not something we've confirmed. We're working on it, and members get verified contacts first.
What 80,000 Hours screens for
relevant experience and ability to operate autonomously
Don't send a generic CV to 80,000 Hours. Mirror the job posting's language to get past automated screening.
Mistakes that kill 80,000 Hours applications
A recycled CV gets rejected fast at 80,000 Hours (<50 people). They notice.
Lead with their problem, not your ambition. 80,000 Hours is focused on is growing — show you understand that.
Don't apply and wait. The median Unspecified application gets no response ever. One follow-up at day five roughly doubles reply rates.
Applying to 80,000 Hours? Get the contact, not the form.
The 80,000 Hours interview process
We don't yet have verified candidate reports for 80,000 Hours. What follows is the typical process for a <50-person Unspecified company, so treat it as a model, not confirmed detail.
Interview stages
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Intro Call
Video call · 30 min
What it testsCulture fit and role expectationsUsually run byFounder or hiring manager - 2
Technical Deep Dive
Video call or in-person · 60 min
What it testsPast projects and problem-solving approachUsually run byTechnical founder or lead - 3
Final Round
In-person or video · 45 min
What it testsTeam fit and offer discussionUsually run byFounding team
80,000 Hours interview timeline
At 7 days, 80,000 Hours's process is faster than typical for Unspecified (10 days at this size).
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80,000 Hours jobs, frequently asked questions
Is 80,000 Hours hiring right now?
We aren't tracking any live 80,000 Hours vacancies today. We re-check daily and this page updates as soon as a role appears.
How do I apply for a job at 80,000 Hours?
Apply directly through the links above, or read our guide on how to actually get hired at 80,000 Hours.
Does 80,000 Hours respond to cold emails?
We're still collecting cold email data for 80,000 Hours.
Who is the hiring manager at 80,000 Hours?
At this size, hiring is usually run by a founder or department head.
What ATS does 80,000 Hours use?
80,000 Hours uses Ashby.
How competitive is it to get hired at 80,000 Hours?
Roles at <50-person Unspecified companies typically draw 50-100 applicants in the first two weeks. Applying inside 72 hours of a posting going live is the single biggest lever you control.
How many rounds is the 80,000 Hours interview?
3 stages: Intro Call, Technical Deep Dive, Final Round.
Is the 80,000 Hours interview hard?
It concentrates on relevant experience and culture fit rather than abstract puzzles. The stage candidates find hardest is Final Round.
Does 80,000 Hours give a take-home task?
No, 80,000 Hours does not include a take-home stage.
How long does 80,000 Hours take to get back to you?
Around 7 days across the full process.
What should I prepare for the 80,000 Hours interview?
Study relevant experience and culture fit. At this size (<50), they care about self-sufficiency over textbook knowledge.
Where is 80,000 Hours based?
80,000 Hours is headquartered in London, England, United Kingdom.
Get 80,000 Hours roles before they're posted
A role stays uncontested for about four days. Here's the window, and where we put you in it.
From $5.99/week, cancel any time.
- livelivewatching 80,000 Hours0 applicants
- +2h+2hrole spotted & verified1
- +4h+4hyou get the alert1
- day 3day 3you've applied~8
- day 7+day 7+hits the job boards250+
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