Software Engineer - Hardware AI

Software Engineer – Hardware AI Location: Flexible | Full-time | Mission-critical We're building the future of physical engineering: an AI framework that partners with world-class hardware, thermal, and nuclear engineers to design the next generation of physical systems, creating hardware simulations and unlocking designs outside the scope of what humans alone can create. We need a 10x engineer who can ship fast, think clearly about novel ML architectures, and integrate deeply with hardware engineers. You will be the first software engineer on our team and must be an absolute champion. What You’ll Build: • A collaborative ML framework that augments human engineers on complex thermal, mechanical, and system development tasks • Tools that bridge physical design, simulation, and ML models, grounded in physics • An intelligent interface that learns from every design cycle—and gets smarter over time What You Bring: • 3–10 years of hardcore software development experience: preferably fluent in Python, C++, or Rust • Demonstrated ML fluency: you’ve shipped models, built toolchains, or integrated ML into real-world workflows • Deep curiosity for physics, simulation, or complex energy systems • Speed, autonomy, and craft with a track record of operating in high-trust, low-bureaucracy teams All requirements waiverable for extremely qualified candidates. Bonus: • Experience with symbolic computation, LLM integration, or simulation frameworks • Familiarity with CAD, FEA, CFD, or EDA tools (not mandatory) • Open source contributions or personal technical projects with teeth Why This Role: • Work directly with elite engineers building breakthrough hardware at well-funded, seed-stage hardware startup • Shape a next-generation interface between human and machine intelligence • Own critical systems from day one • Join a team that moves fast, thinks big, and builds real things Extremely competitive salary, benefits, and equity- including opportunities for direct revenue share if your product is commercialized. Let us know if you’d like a longer version with compensation, benefits, or more about the company. Created at 2025-07-30 01:09:19 Updated at 2025-07-30 01:15:12 Location: Remote (United States); In-office (Washington, DC, San Francisco, CA, New York City, NY, Miami, FL); About Mersenne Labs: About us Mersenne is designing the world’s first “forever” generators, with a vision for a radically new form of long-lasting energy for Earth, space, and beyond — moving humanity away from constraints of grid electricity and fossil fuels. To achieve this goal, Mersenne is designing a mass-produced fleet of nano-scale nuclear reactors. Team background Mersenne is led by accomplished technologists and founders along with a core team of nuclear, material, and mechanical engineers with experience in micro-reactor design and construction from leading facilities. We are hiring for key leadership positions to accelerate engineering milestones and take Mersenne out of incubation. Additionally, we are building a team of regulatory experts and public sector specialists to capitalize on the opportunity in our shifting regulatory environment. Benefits and perks • Competitive salary and performance-based bonuses • Comprehensive health, dental, and vision insurance • Flexible working hours and remote work options • Generous paid time off and holiday schedule • Professional development opportunities and continuing education support • Collaborative and inclusive work environment Why you should work here At Mersenne, you will have the opportunity to be part of a groundbreaking initiative that is set to transform the energy landscape. We value innovation, creativity, and a commitment to relentless excellence. By joining our team, you will work alongside some of the brightest minds in the industry, contribute to meaningful projects, and help shape the future of energy. Open positions: • Mersenne Labs - Thermohydraulic Test Engineer • Mersenne Labs - Software Engineer - Hardware AI • Mersenne Labs - Mechanical Engineer • Mersenne Labs - Head of Federal • Mersennelabs - Sample Job • Mersenne Labs - Nuclear Scientist and Engineer Apply tot his job