Optical Engineer for AI Systems

Mindrift

📍 Remote, Remote, Canada

Full-time Other-General Posted June 04, 2026

Job Description

Engage with Mindrift as an Optical Engineer in a part-time role dedicated to advancing AI technologies. Develop sophisticated computational physics problems for leading clients.
This position suits individuals with a Physics degree and a passion for programming in Python. You will be tasked with designing challenges that require non-trivial reasoning, mirroring actual research experiences. Candidates must demonstrate at least two years of relevant experience and creative thinking skills in problem design.
Key Responsibilities:
• Design computational physics challenges based on real-world problems
• Use Python and libraries for numerical problem-solving
• Create tasks demanding complex reasoning in diverse physics areas
• Validate problem solutions through simulation techniques
• Document problems thoroughly and provide verified solutions
Requirements:
• Degree in Physics or equivalent
• Python programming proficiency with numerical methods
• 2+ years of...