Phaidra

Expression of Interest - Engineering

Remote

Not SpecifiedCompensation
Entry Level & New GradExperience Level
Full TimeJob Type
UnknownVisa
Industrial Automation, Artificial Intelligence, AI & Machine LearningIndustries

Position Overview

  • Location Type: Remote
  • Employment Type: 100% Remote

About Phaidra: Phaidra is building the future of industrial automation. The world today is filled with static, monolithic infrastructure. Factories, power plants, buildings, etc. operate the same they’ve operated for decades — because the controls programming is hard-coded. Thousands of lines of rules and heuristics that define how the machines interact with each other. The result of all this hard-coding is that facilities are frozen in time, unable to adapt to their environment while their performance slowly degrades.

Phaidra creates AI-powered control systems for the industrial sector, enabling industrial facilities to automatically learn and improve over time. Specifically:

  • We use reinforcement learning algorithms to provide this intelligence, converting raw sensor data into high-value actions and decisions.
  • We focus on industrial applications, which tend to be well-sensorized with measurable KPIs — perfect for reinforcement learning.
  • We enable domain experts (our users) to configure the AI control systems (i.e. agents) without writing code. They define what they want their AI agents to do, and we do it for them.

Our team has a track record of applying AI to some of the toughest problems. From achieving superhuman performance with DeepMind’s AlphaGo, to reducing the energy required to cool Google’s Data Centers by 40%, we deeply understand AI and how to apply it in production for massive impact.

Phaidra’s ability to achieve its mission is determined by our ability to work together — as defined by our core values: Transparency, Collaboration, Operational Excellence, Ownership, and Empathy. We seek individuals who embody these values, as they are instrumental in ensuring our team consistently delivers excellence and fosters an engaging and supportive culture.

Requirements

  • (Details are missing - resume/CV required)

Responsibilities

  • (Details are missing - cover letter required)

Benefits & Perks

  • Fast-paced and team-oriented environment.
  • 100% remote company with a digital nomad policy.
  • Competitive compensation & equity.
  • Outsized responsibilities & professional development.
  • Training is foundational; functional, customer immersion, and development training.
  • Medical, dental, and vision insurance (exact benefits vary by region).
  • Unlimited paid time off, with a minimum of 20 days off per year requirement.
  • Paid parental leave (exact benefits vary by region).
  • Home office setup allowance, coworking space stipend, and company MacBook.

Application Instructions

  • Please submit your resume/CV here, along with a cover letter explaining what your ideal position is and how your skills would fit with the team!

Skills

Industrial Automation
Reinforcement Learning
AI Control Systems
Sensor Data Analysis
Machine Learning
AI Deployment
Collaboration
Operational Excellence
Transparency
Empathy

Phaidra

AI virtual plant operators for industrial efficiency

About Phaidra

Phaidra deploys artificial intelligence virtual plant operators to support operations teams in critical facilities. Their AI-powered control systems are designed to enhance stability, energy efficiency, and sustainability by learning and adapting over time. Unlike traditional static control systems that cannot adjust dynamically, Phaidra's technology continuously improves performance, addressing issues of degradation and lack of resiliency in industrial settings. The company has achieved notable success, such as delivering 40% energy savings at Google's data centers, and is expanding its solutions to various sectors, including pharmaceutical production and data centers. Phaidra's goal is to enhance operational efficiency and sustainability for its clients, generating revenue through the implementation and maintenance of its AI-driven systems.

Seattle, WashingtonHeadquarters
2019Year Founded
$41.3MTotal Funding
EARLY_VCCompany Stage
Industrial & Manufacturing, Energy, AI & Machine LearningIndustries
51-200Employees

Benefits

Health Insurance
Dental Insurance
Vision Insurance
Unlimited Paid Time Off
Parental Leave
Home Office Stipend
Company Equity

Risks

Increased competition from AI-driven industrial solutions providers could impact Phaidra's market share.
Rapid AI advancements may require Phaidra to continuously innovate, straining resources.
Potential data privacy concerns and regulatory scrutiny could challenge Phaidra's operations.

Differentiation

Phaidra offers AI solutions for mission-critical facilities, enhancing stability and efficiency.
The company combines AI expertise from Google-Deepmind with industry knowledge from Trane and Johnson Controls.
Phaidra's AI systems adapt and improve over time, unlike static, hard-coded control systems.

Upsides

Phaidra achieved 40% energy savings at Google's data centers, showcasing its effectiveness.
The rise of edge computing complements Phaidra's solutions for real-time analytics and efficiency.
Growing interest in AI-driven predictive maintenance aligns with Phaidra's focus on stability.

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