Eric Steinberger
About Eric Steinberger
Eric Steinberger is the Co-founder and CEO of Magic.dev and serves as the Chair of the Board at ClimateScience. He has a background in robotics, deep reinforcement learning, and optimization, with experience at notable institutions including Facebook AI and the Massachusetts Institute of Technology.
Work at Magic
Eric Steinberger serves as Co-founder and CEO at Magic.dev since 2022. The company operates in the San Francisco Bay Area and focuses on developing artificial intelligence solutions. Steinberger's leadership is directed towards leveraging AI to address complex problems, aiming to enhance efficiency beyond human capabilities.
Previous Experience in AI and Research
Steinberger has a background in artificial intelligence and research. He worked at Facebook AI as a Researcher in Deep Reinforcement Learning for four months in 2020. Prior to that, he was a Student Researcher in Robotics at Technische Universität Wien from 2017 to 2018 and a Research Assistant in Optimization at the University of Luxembourg in 2017. His experience spans various roles that contribute to his expertise in AI.
Leadership at ClimateScience
Steinberger co-founded ClimateScience and served as CEO from 2019 to 2022. During his tenure, he transitioned to Chair of the Board, facilitating leadership changes that included Michael Backlund and Kanika Prajapat. Under his guidance, ClimateScience developed a global team with members across 40 countries, emphasizing remote collaboration.
Educational Background
Steinberger studied Computer Science at the University of Cambridge from 2018 to 2020 but did not complete his degree. He completed his high school education at HTL Spengergasse from 2013 to 2018. His academic journey includes diverse fields, contributing to his multifaceted expertise.
Internship Experience
In 2015, Steinberger interned at Demner, Merlicek & Bergmann as a 3D Design & Animation Intern for one month in Vienna. This early experience in design and animation adds to his diverse skill set, complementing his focus on technology and AI.