Join Us
At Open Social Agent (OSA), we’re building the safety and identity layer of the internet — a cross-platform agent that unifies feeds, combats misinformation, and empowers users to control their digital identity.
Our vision is simple but bold: make the internet both open and safe.
Jessica Lowry — Founder & Chief Executive Officer
Jessica Lowry is a human-centered technology strategist, product leader, and entrepreneur with over 20 years of experience building products and systems at the intersection of technology, design, and culture. She began her career as an online moderator and producer of multiplayer games, an experience that shaped her lifelong interest in how digital platforms protect communities and uphold democratic values.
Jessica has consulted as a design scientist with organizations including FEMA, EPA Victoria, NYU Langone, Texas Medicaid & Healthcare Partnership, Experian, and Exelon, and held roles at Amdocs, Indigo Books & Music, National Australia Bank, and Cision. She has also coached Bloomberg iTeams, taught UX at General Assembly, and facilitated design sprints with SOCOM.
A former founder of Key to the Street, Jessica is currently managing a boutique consulting practice called Mindful Studio. At Open Social Agent, Jessica is blending expertise in UX, trust & safety, and continuous renewal to build the safety and identity layer of the internet.
Why Join as a Co-Founder?
Opportunity to build the safety + identity layer of the internet.
Mission-driven, globally relevant, open-source at its core.
Work alongside Jessica Lowry (20+ years in UX, partnerships, and transformation).
Hybrid model: EU foundation + US C-Corp → credibility with grants and investors.
Equity + recognition as a founding team member.
We are building a global team of co-founders and advisors to bring Open Social Agent to life.
Open Roles
Chief Technology Officer (CTO)
About the Role
As CTO, you will own the technical vision and execution for Open Social Agent. You’ll architect the interoperability core that unifies closed platforms (X, Instagram, TikTok) with open protocols (ATProto, ActivityPub). You’ll lead decisions around backend systems, security, and scaling — and recruit the early engineering team.
Ideal Background
Deep experience in backend/protocol engineering (Rust, Go, or TypeScript).
Strong grasp of APIs, identity systems (DIDs, OAuth), and encryption.
Bonus: experience with trust & safety pipelines, moderation, or disinformation research.
Why Join
Shape the technical foundation of the safety + identity layer for the internet.
Head of Operations & Governance
About the Role
You will build the organizational backbone of OSA. You’ll set up and manage the hybrid governance model (EU nonprofit foundation + US C-Corp), oversee grants and fundraising, and ensure compliance.
Ideal Background
Experience in legal/operations for startups or nonprofits.
Familiarity with EU foundation structures, US corporate governance, and blended fundraising.
Strong organizational and financial management skills.
Why Join
Shape how OSA scales sustainably — blending public-interest governance with private-sector growth.
Director of Engineering
About the Role
As a senior engineer, you’ll help build the MVP — from the Canonical Social Object Model (CSOM) to connectors and the first mobile app. You’ll work closely with the CTO and CEO to translate the vision into a functional, user-ready prototype.
Ideal Background
Experience with backend APIs, databases, and integration systems.
Mobile app development (React Native or Flutter).
Interest in privacy-first, local-first storage and sync.
Why Join
Be hands-on in building the first working version of a project with global impact.
Head of Safety & AI
About the Role
You will lead the safety pipeline — designing moderation systems that blend AI, community lists, and explainable artifacts. You’ll ensure misinformation, harassment, and spam can be flagged consistently across platforms.
Ideal Background
Applied ML/NLP experience (moderation, disinformation, language safety).
Knowledge of hybrid on-device + cloud inference.
Background in trust & safety teams (Google, Meta, Twitter) or academic safety research.
Why Join
Define the standard for portable, explainable online safety in an open ecosystem.
Join Us as an Advisor
Open Social Agent is building the safety and identity layer of the internet — and we can’t do it alone. We are assembling a Global Advisory Board to bring diverse expertise, perspectives, and guidance, ensuring our work is inclusive, effective, and globally relevant.
Who We’re Looking For
We welcome advisors with backgrounds in:
Technology & Protocols → Experts in APIs, open protocols (ATProto, ActivityPub), encryption, and interoperability.
Trust & Safety → Leaders with experience in content moderation, online safety, disinformation research, and digital governance.
Media & Civil Society → Journalists, NGO leaders, and civic innovators working on truth, accountability, and protecting communities online.
Government & Policy → Advisors who understand regulatory landscapes, internet governance, and digital rights frameworks.
Business & Investment → Founders, operators, and investors experienced in scaling mission-driven ventures.
Academia & Research → Scholars contributing to fields like HCI, AI ethics, systems thinking, or civic technology.
Ready to join the team?
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