Member of Technical Staff, Staff Physicist, Quantum Information and AI

FirstPrinciples is a non-profit organization building an autonomous AI Physicist to understand the nature of reality. We're looking for a Member of Technical Staff, Staff Physicist to help build an AI Physicist at the frontier of Quantum Information and AI. You will bring postdoc-level rigor in quantum information theory and turn that expertise into training signal, evaluation methods, and research direction for a rapidly evolving scientific system.

Requirements

• PhD in Physics, Quantum Information, Theoretical CS, or closely related field, plus postdoctoral-level research maturity
• Demonstrated ability to do research-grade reasoning in quantum information and to critique proofs, derivations, and scientific arguments with rigor
• Experience contributing to evaluation methodology, benchmarking, or systematic error analysis in research settings is strongly valued
• Deep fluency in core quantum information topics
• Strong mathematical foundations
• Scientific programming skills in Python plus standard research tooling
• Working familiarity with modern ML training workflows and how expert feedback can be operationalized to improve model behavior
• Comfort working closely with engineers and researchers in a fast-moving, cross-functional environment
• Strong written communication, especially the ability to write precise critiques, crisp guidance, and benchmark specs that others can implement

Benefits

• Generous Paid Time Off
• 401k Matching
• Retirement Plan
• Visa Sponsorship
• Four Day Work Week
• Generous Parental Leave
• Tuition Reimbursement
• Relocation Assistance