Member of Technical Staff - Engineering

About FirstPrinciples
At FirstPrinciples, we're building Theo, the AI platform for R&D teams. By bringing together an organization's data, the world's research, and their choice of AI models and tools, we're creating a unified platform designed for verifiable scientific work.

We're a small, ambitious team at an early stage of growth, tackling complex technical challenges and building something with the potential to meaningfully change how R&D teams work.

We're looking for people who thrive in fast-paced environments, take ownership, adapt quickly, and aren't afraid to experiment. You'll have the opportunity to make a meaningful impact, work closely with talented people across disciplines, and help shape both our technology and the company as we grow.

Key Responsibilities:

• Contribute to the design and coding of the AI Physicist, a closed-loop research engine, including the development of tools to support hypotheses generation, peer review, physics based simulations, validation against experimental data and self-revision, among other things. 

• Write safe, testable code and set up automated unit tests to catch errors and apply lessons from recent research findings. 

• Explore and integrate SOTA tools into existing platforms to enhance model capabilities. These tools can provide advanced analysis and insights, furthering the understanding of theoretical physics.

• Add self-improvement features that pass automated checks before deployment.

• Track runtime metrics and suggest optimizations that keep the project efficient and sustainable.

• Develop custom tech solutions tailored to the specific needs of researchers. This may include developing algorithms, data analysis tools, or other software to accelerate research in specific areas of theoretical physics.

• Apply knowledge of product development principles and practices to ensure that the tools developed are useful and effective for theoretical physicists worldwide.

• Collaborate with stakeholders to define requirements, prioritize features, and ensure successful delivery.

Qualifications:

• Bachelor's or Master's degree in Computer Science, Engineering, or related field.

• Experience with common software architecture patterns and best practices.

• Proven experience with web development and API integrations is essential.

• Excellent programming skills are a must.

• Proficiency in gen AI tools and their applications (e.g., ChatGPT, AlphaCode, Claude) is necessary.

• Strong communication skills are crucial to articulate technical concepts to non-technical stakeholders.

• Ability to work independently and collaboratively in a fast-paced environment.

• Knowledge of theoretical physics or a strong interest in the field is a plus.

• Familiarity with cloud technologies and infrastructure is a plus.

• A passion for advancing knowledge and science advocacy is highly desirable.

Application Process:

• Interested candidates are invited to submit their resume, a cover letter detailing their qualifications and vision for the role, and references. Please include “Member of Technical Staff, Engineering" in the cover letter.

Join us at FirstPrinciples and be a part of a transformative journey where science drives progress and unlocks the potential of humanity.