Member of Product Staff

Location: Ontario, Canada - Remote About FirstPrinciples At FirstPrinciples, we're building Theo, the AI platform for R&D teams. By bringing together an organization's data, the world's research, and their choice of AI models and tools, we're creating a unified platform designed for verifiable scientific work. We're a small, ambitious team at an early stage of growth, tackling complex technical challenges and building something with the potential to meaningfully change how R&D teams work. We're looking for people who thrive in fast-paced environments, take ownership, adapt quickly, and aren't afraid to experiment. You'll have the opportunity to make a meaningful impact, work closely with talented people across disciplines, and help shape both our technology and the company as we grow. Why This Role Exists: FirstPrinciples is looking for a driven and experienced product manager to join our team. In this role, you will play a key, cross-functional role helping shape the vision, development, and growth of our products. Building at the cutting-edge of AI and science, this role is a rare, rewarding opportunity to build for the unique and complex requirements of the spaces we operate in. The ideal candidate has a proven track record in product management who can combine strategic thinking with enough technical depth to guide our efforts and bring complex ideas to life. What You’ll Do: - Define, refine, and shape product capabilities across the Theo Platform products in alignment with FirstPrinciples’ mission. - Plan, prioritize, and drive product development while balancing technical constraints, product requirements, and strategic objectives. - Work closely with FirstPrinciples leadership to ensure the product vision addresses research challenges and supports scientific advancement. - Work closely with technical & engineering teams to translate high-level research concepts into actionable technical specifications and user stories, managing the day-to-day backlog. - Continuously improve and iterate your product portfolio, deeply owning the vision, strategy, and roadmap of your products. - Maintain consistent communication across the organization to ensure transparency and alignment. - Uphold operational excellence through documentation, cross-team alignment, and strong execution rituals. Who You Are: - 5+ years experience shipping products as a Product Manager at a technology company. - Educational Background: Bachelor's degree in computer science, engineering, or related technical field; ensuring you can comfortably debate technical tradeoffs. - Product Management: Deep understanding of modern product management craft and theory, as well as practical experience applying it. - Organizational & Planning Skills: Demonstrated ability to plan product roadmaps, prioritize features, and manage releases. - Technical Aptitude: Familiarity with software development processes, best practices, AI/ML concepts, and data infrastructure. - Collaboration & Communication: Strong written and verbal communication skills, and comfort working in a fast-paced startup environment with a remote-first team. - Bonus: Experience with foundational or frontier AI products, in physics and/or fundamental science topics, and in an early-stage startup environment. What You’ll Get: - The opportunity to work on foundational problems at the intersection of AI and physics - A high-trust, low-bureaucracy environment with real ownership - Remote-first work with flexibility in how you structure your day - Exposure to cutting-edge ideas across AI, scientific discovery, and emerging technologies - A culture that values curiosity, depth of thinking, and first-principles reasoning - The chance to contribute to work aimed at advancing fundamental science