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.
• 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

• Large Language Models (LLMs)
• Natural Language Processing (NLP)
• Generative AI
• Machine Learning (ML)
• Full-stack Development
• Software Architecture
• API Development / Integration
• MVP / Product Development 
• Agile Methodologies
• 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]

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