AI Research Engineer – Scientific Computing | $90/hr Remote

Crossing Hurdles is seeking an AI Research Engineer focused on scientific computing. The role involves analyzing research papers and developing Python solutions to complex scientific problems.

Responsibilities:

• Identify and analyze high-impact research papers in Physics, Chemistry, Math, or Science that introduce novel, code-implementable methods
• Break down high-level scientific problems into logical, independently testable subproblems
• Develop gold standard Python solutions for each subproblem and create corresponding unit tests to verify accuracy
• Review peer prompts, golden solutions, and unit tests for accuracy, comprehensiveness, and difficulty

Requirements:

• Degree in a STEM field such as Physics, Chemistry, Mathematics, Biochemistry, or related computational sciences
• Strong proficiency in Python with experience in scientific computing libraries such as NumPy, SciPy, Matplotlib, JAX, or domain-specific packages like RDKit or OpenMM
• Ability to translate dense academic research into clear, structured problem statements for a technical audience
• Proficiency with Git, including branch management and pull request workflows
• Familiarity with testing frameworks such as pytest and the ability to write validation scripts for mathematical or scientific code