FirstPrinciples
AI research workspace and verification tools for scientists working in physics and mathematics
Highlights
- Hiring3 open roles
- New on EvolcAdded 2026-10-30
- Remote-friendly3 of 3 open roles remote or hybrid
About FirstPrinciples
FirstPrinciples is a research company building AI systems for discovery in fundamental science. Its main product is Theo, a research workspace where users plan and execute research across multiple AI models and scientific tools, revisit assumptions, and trace how results were produced. Other products include TheoVerify, which checks AI-generated math, citations and claims, and TheoOntology, TheoConductor, TheoDiscovery and TheoIntelligence, some of which are in early access or design-partner stages.
Customers include individual researchers, research groups, departments, institutions and enterprises. Individuals can start free with 1,500 credits on sign-up and buy additional credits. Academic and Enterprise plans are custom annual or multi-year licences, and the company also offers forward-deployed work with customer research teams.
The company was founded in 2024 by Ildar Shar and describes itself as remote-first, with staff across Canada, the US and the UK. It is registered in Canada. Its open roles cover engineering, product, sales, finance-adjacent growth and marketing positions, mostly remote in Ontario, Canada or open to anywhere.
Product: Theo, an AI workspace for scientific research with multi-model runs and traceable results, plus TheoVerify for checking AI-generated math, citations and claims.
Jobs at FirstPrinciples (3)
FirstPrinciples is hiring for 3 roles in engineering and sales. All are remote.
Account Executive
New on EvolcRemote-friendlySenior Engineering Manager
New on EvolcRemote-friendlyMember of Technical Staff, Engineering
New on EvolcRemote-friendly
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Leadership
- Ildar Shar · FounderSource: company website
- Alexander Tessier · Director of EngineeringSource: company website
- Andy Woo · Director of ProductSource: company website
- Harshini Sivanand · Director of FinanceSource: company website
- Sanja Mitar · Director of TalentSource: company website
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