FirstPrinciples
The role involves reviewing and critiquing the reasoning of an AI model in physics, creating gold‑standard solutions, and shaping evaluation frameworks to ensure scientific rigor. The researcher will collaborate with engineers and external experts to improve model behavior and contribute to publishable research outputs.
FirstPrinciples is a venture holding company that starts, acquires, and advises B2B SaaS companies and agencies, with a focus on the Martech, Fintech, and HR sectors. It operates through three verticals: a Venture Studio that co-builds SaaS products with domain experts, a Private Equity arm that acquires companies up to $5M ARR, and FP Operators which provides growth, engineering, and talent services to high-growth SaaS companies. The company aims to create $100M in enterprise value annually and operates a remote team of over 110 people across multiple countries.
Headquarters
San Francisco, CA
Company Size
201-500 employees
Founded
2018
Industry
Technology
Glassdoor Rating
4.2 / 5
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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