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Freelance Optical Engineer with Python Expertise - AI Trainer

MindriftRemote — South Korea
Remote Part-time $35/hr - $35/hr

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Experience Level

Experience

Qualifications

This position is tailored for optical engineers with experience in Python who are seeking flexible, part-time project work. Candidates should ideally possess a degree in Physics or a related field, along with at least two years of relevant professional experience. Proficiency in Python is essential, and familiarity with other programming languages will also be accepted. Candidates should demonstrate creative problem-solving abilities and have a strong command of written English.

About the job

Please submit your CV in English and indicate your level of English proficiency.

Mindrift specializes in connecting experts with project-based AI opportunities for top-tier tech companies, with a focus on testing, evaluating, and enhancing AI systems. Note that participation is project-based and does not constitute permanent employment.

Opportunity Overview

Each project will present distinct tasks, and contributors may be involved in:

  • Designing unique computational physics problems that replicate authentic physics research workflows;
  • Creating problems that necessitate Python programming for resolution (utilizing libraries like Numpy, SciPy, Sympy);
  • Ensuring problems are computationally intensive and infeasible to solve manually within reasonable timeframes (days/weeks);
  • Developing problems that involve complex reasoning chains in areas such as mechanics, electromagnetism, thermodynamics, and quantum mechanics;
  • Grounding problems in actual research challenges or practical applications derived from physics;
  • Validating solutions through Python with standard physics simulation libraries;
  • Clearly documenting problem statements alongside verified correct answers.

Candidate Profile

This opportunity is ideal for optical engineers experienced in Python and interested in part-time, non-permanent projects. Preferred qualifications include:

  • A 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, domain-specific libraries, or any programming language will be considered equivalent;
  • At least 2 years of professional experience, whether in applied research or teaching;
  • Experience with numerical simulation techniques;
  • Capability to design problems that reflect genuine physics research workflows;
  • Innovative thinking in problem design across various physics domains;
  • Knowledge of physics modeling and approximation methods;
  • Strong written English skills (C1+ level).

Application Process

To apply, please submit your application, pass the required qualifications, join a project, complete assigned tasks, and receive compensation.

Time Commitment

The project is expected to demand approximately 10–20 hours per week during active phases, contingent upon project specifications. This is an estimate and not a guaranteed workload.

Compensation

Contributors can earn up to $35 per hour, depending on their level of expertise and contribution pace. Compensation may vary across projects based on their scope, complexity, and required expertise.

About Mindrift

Mindrift connects specialists with project-based AI opportunities for leading tech companies, emphasizing the testing, evaluation, and enhancement of AI systems.

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