Optical Engineer - Freelance AI Trainer
Remote · Australia or New South Wales, Australia
Job Summary
Optical Engineer - Freelance AI Trainer role on Mindrift platform. Design original optics problems that simulate real physics research workflows, ensuring problems are computationally intensive and not solvable manually within days to weeks. Develop problems requiring non-trivial reasoning in mechanics, electromagnetism, thermodynamics, and quantum mechanics; base problems on real research challenges in optics and physics practice; document problem statements clearly and provide verified correct answers. Suitable for part-time, non-permanent projects with 2+ years of experience and a degree in physics or related field. Compensation up to $35 per hour equivalent, with project-based variability. Requires strong written English (C1+). Applicable locations include Australia (New South Wales, Victoria, Queensland) and remote opportunities.
Required Qualifications
- Degree in Physics (Theoretical, Experimental, or Computational) or related fields
- 2+ years of professional experience: applied, research, or teaching experience is applicable
- Experience with numerical simulation methods
- Ability to design problems that mirror real physics research workflows
- Creative thinking in problem design across diverse physics areas
- Familiarity with physics modeling and approximation techniques
- Strong written English (C1+)
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