Optical Engineer (Remote)

Job summary

This role involves contributing to project-based AI opportunities focused on testing and enhancing AI systems through the design of computational physics problems. Contributors will engage in tasks that require Python programming and a strong understanding of physics.

Qualifications

• Degree in Physics (Theoretical, Experimental, or Computational) or related fields.
• Proficiency in Python for numerical validation; familiarity with MATLAB, R, C, SQL, Numpy, Pandas, SciPy, or similar programming languages is acceptable.
• Minimum of 2 years of professional experience in applied, research, or teaching roles.
• Experience with numerical simulation methods.
• Ability to design problems reflecting real physics research workflows.
• Strong written English skills (C1+).

Responsibilities

Project time expectations

Tasks are estimated to require approximately 10–20 hours per week during active project phases.

Compensation

Contributors can earn up to $45 per hour, depending on their expertise and contribution pace.

• Design computational physics problems that simulate real research workflows.
• Create Python-based problems that are computationally intensive.
• Develop problems requiring complex reasoning in various physics domains.
• Verify solutions using Python and standard physics simulation libraries.
• Document problem statements and provide verified answers clearly.