Research Software Engineer | Remote

About the role

Contribute to research-grade physics benchmarks used to evaluate advanced language models. Solve, review, and validate complex physics problems across multiple specialized subfields. Help produce fully human-verified reference solutions for frontier physics reasoning.

Work asynchronously with a fully remote, flexible schedule. Typical commitment of ~10 hours per week over an 8–10 week project window. Independent contractor engagement with opportunities for project extensions.

Requirements

• Graduate-level training in a relevant STEM field (MS, PhD, or equivalent research experience).
• Proven proficiency with scientific software libraries through research publications or professional work.
• Strong Python skills for writing problem setups and solution validators.
• Ability to work independently and refine problem designs based on feedback.
• Comfortable working in a Linux/terminal environment with remote compute sandboxes.

Pay

$70–$100 per hour

Schedule

10–40 hours per week