About the Opportunity

Blue Loupe is an early-stage startup reimagining academic research and writing. Our AI-powered assistant helps scholars and students create, refine, and evaluate scientific texts — combining editor-based article creation, seamless citation integration, in-depth manuscript evaluation, and privacy protections. Built on contextual intelligence, Blue Loupe also has potential applications in the defense sector.

We are now in the MVP phase: the frontend is in active development, funding is being pursued, and we’re looking for a hands-on technical partner to join us at this foundational stage. This is a chance to shape core architectural choices, drive the development of AI-driven features, and set the technical culture from the ground up — with the possibility of evolving into a co-founder role as mutual fit and long-term commitment are established.

The Role

• Set the vision: Define and shape the technical roadmap for our AI-powered research assistant.
• Build & validate: Develop the MVP (together with our software engineer), test integrations (e.g., Zotero, citation management, LLMs), and iterate with early users.
• Architect & scale: Establish frameworks for privacy-first AI, version control, and contextual feedback.
• Own & grow: Take technical ownership of the platform and expand your role as the company matures.
• Ship value: Ensure that our product helps researchers not just summarize, but truly think and write better.

Ideal Candidate

• Strong skills in LLMs, AI agents, or full-stack development.
• Proven ability to prototype, build, and iterate quickly.
• Entrepreneurial mindset — comfortable with uncertainty and motivated by impact.
• Scholarly interests are considered an advantage.
• Preferably located in Finland.
• Ready to commit part-time now, with potential to grow into a full-time role later.

Why This Role?

• Path to ownership: Opportunity to grow into a co-founder role, with equity potential linked to contribution, trust, and long-term commitment.
• Impact: Shape how researchers and students worldwide interact with AI in their daily work.
• Trajectory: Join at a pivotal moment — with development underway and a clear funding path.
• Culture: Mission-driven, ambitious, and collaborative — where your ideas will directly shape the product and company.

Skills Required

1. Large Language Models (LLMs)
2. Natural Language Processing (NLP)
3. Generative AI
4. Machine Learning (ML)
5. Full-stack Development
6. Software Architecture
7. API Development / Integration
8. MVP / Product Development 
9. Agile Methodologies
10. Team Collaboration / Leadership Potential 

This is a rare opportunity to join at the very beginning of product development, influence both technology and company direction, and grow into a co-founder role if we prove to be the right match for each other.

Interested? Send your CV and tell us about yourself: [email protected]

#AI #LLM #startup #research #academicwriting #technicalcofounder #generativeAI #NLP