Python Engineer – Scientific Computing | $90/hr Remote

Role Overview

Hourly contract role for STEM-focused coding experts in Python and scientific computing. You will analyze research and implement reliable, tested Python solutions for scientific problems across Physics, Chemistry, Math, and Biology.

Responsibilities

• Identify and analyze high-impact research papers**** in Physics, Chemistry, Math, or related sciences that introduce novel, code-implementable methods.
• Decompose complex scientific problems into logical, independently testable subproblems.
• Develop gold-standard Python solutions for each subproblem.
• Create and maintain unit tests to verify correctness and accuracy.
• Review peer solutions/prompts/unit tests for accuracy, comprehensiveness, and appropriate difficulty.

Requirements

• STEM degree (e.g., Physics, Chemistry, Mathematics, Biochemistry, or related computational sciences).
• Strong Python proficiency with scientific computing libraries such as:
  • NumPy, SciPy, Matplotlib, JAX
  • or domain packages such as RDKit or OpenMM.
• Ability to translate dense academic research into clear, structured problem statements for a technical audience.
• Git proficiency (branch management and pull request workflows).
• Experience with testing frameworks, especially pytest, and ability to write validation scripts for mathematical/scientific code.

Logistics / Process

• Remote
• 10–40 hours/week
• Screening process: brief upload/resume step and short interview.

Compensation

• $70–$90 per hour (listed as $90/hr in title)