[Remote] Optical Engineer with Python - Freelance AI Trainer

Note: The job is a remote job and is open to candidates in USA. Mindrift connects specialists with project-based AI opportunities for leading tech companies, focused on testing, evaluating, and improving AI systems. The Optical Engineer role involves designing computational physics problems that require Python programming and ensuring they are computationally intensive and reflective of real research challenges in physics.ResponsibilitiesDesign original computational physics problems that simulate real physics research workflowsCreate problems requiring Python programming to solve (using Numpy, SciPy, Sympy)Ensure problems are computationally intensive and cannot be solved manually within reasonable timeframes (days/weeks)Develop problems requiring non-trivial reasoning chains in mechanics, electromagnetism, thermodynamics, and quantum mechanicsBase problems on real research challenges or practical applications from physics practiceVerify solutions using Python with standard physics simulation librariesDocument problem statements clearly and provide verified correct answersSkillsDegree in Physics (Theoretical, Experimental, or Computational) or related fieldsPython proficiency for numerical validation. MATLAB, R, C, SQL, Numpy, Pandas, SciPy, domain-specific libraries, Stata or knowledge of any programming language can be equivalent2+ years of professional experience: applied, research, or teaching experience is applicableExperience with numerical simulation methodsAbility to design problems that mirror real physics research workflowsCreative thinking in problem design across diverse physics areasFamiliarity with physics modeling and approximation techniquesStrong written English (C1+)Company OverviewMindrift is a company and a global leader in data services for AI. It was founded in undefined, and is headquartered in , with a workforce of 501-1000 employees. Its website is https://mindrift.ai.