Python Scientific Software Engineer Remote

Role Overview

Freelance Python Scientific Software Engineer position focused on implementing scientific research methods and creating training data for AI models. Work on problems in Physics, Chemistry, Mathematics, and related computational sciences.

Responsibilities

• Identify and analyze high-impact research papers in Physics, Chemistry, Math, or Science for novel, code-implementable methods
• Break down high-level scientific problems into logical, independently testable subproblems
• Develop "Gold Standard" Python solutions for subproblems and create corresponding unit tests
• Review peer prompts, golden solutions, and unit tests for accuracy and comprehensiveness
• Collaborate with AI research teams to improve model outputs and elevate training data quality
• Work independently and asynchronously to meet deadlines while improving AI model performance

Requirements

• Education: Bachelor's, Master's, or PhD in Physics, Chemistry, Mathematics, Biochemistry, or related Computational Sciences
• Technical Skills: Strong experience in Python and scientific computing libraries (NumPy, SciPy, Matplotlib, JAX)
• Proficiency: Ability to translate academic research into structured problem statements
• Version Control: Proficiency with Git and branch management
• Testing: Familiarity with testing frameworks like pytest