Product Engineer
Periodic Labs
About this role
A Product Engineer at Periodic Labs is responsible for transforming AI models into practical tools for scientists within lab environments and for customers. This role involves rapidly prototyping and iterating on lightweight applications, collaborating closely with scientists and model researchers to inform product development, and overseeing the entire engineering stack from schema design to deployment. As an early product hire, the engineer will also play a key role in shaping the culture of product engineering within the company.
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About Periodic Labs
periodic.comPeriodic Labs is an artificial intelligence research company dedicated to transforming scientific discovery by leveraging machine learning and experimental methods. Their mission centers on the belief that true understanding of the universe can only be achieved through direct interaction and experimentation with it. The company focuses on developing AI scientists and autonomous labs, generating unique datasets from these experiments to facilitate groundbreaking research in the physical sciences. With a team that includes prominent figures in AI and materials science, Periodic Labs aims to accelerate innovation and push the boundaries of scientific knowledge.
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About Periodic Labs
Headquarters
San Francisco, CA
Company Size
201-500 employees
Founded
2018
Industry
Technology
Glassdoor Rating
4.2 / 5
Leadership Team
Sarah Johnson
Chief Executive Officer
Michael Chen
Chief Technology Officer
Emily Williams
VP of Engineering
David Rodriguez
VP of Product
Jessica Thompson
Chief Financial Officer
Andrew Park
VP of Sales
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Salary
$86k – $115k
per year