Software Engineer
Full-Stack Software Engineer building an autonomous AI Physicist platform, combining Python backend, Node.js/React frontend, AWS cloud services, and machine learning to enable symbolic reasoning and autonomous research in physics.
About FirstPrinciples : FirstPrinciples is a non-profit organization building an autonomous AI Physicist to understand the nature of reality: the underlying structure, governing principles, and fundamental laws of our universe. We're developing an intelligent system that can explore theoretical frameworks, reason across disciplines, and generate novel insights to tackle the deepest unsolved problems in physics. By combining AI, symbolic reasoning, and autonomous research capabilities, we're developing a platform that goes beyond analyzing existing knowledge to actively contribute to physics research. Our goal is to accelerate progress on the questions that have captivated humanity for centuries.
We operate as a global nonprofit organization , with a Canadian foundation, a US-based 501(c)(3).
Job Description: FirstPrinciples is seeking skilled and motivated developers to join our team. In this role, you will play a crucial role in building technology tools to accelerate research in theoretical physics. You will work on developing our AI Physicist, leveraging gen AI tools like ChatGPT, and exploring and building new technologies to drive breakthroughs in theoretical physics.
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Posted June 21, 2026