Optical Engineer - Freelance AI Trainer (AI)

TL;DR

Optical Engineer - Freelance AI Trainer (Physics/Optics): Design original optics problems that simulate real physics research workflows with an accent on computationally intensive tasks and non-trivial reasoning chains in mechanics, electromagnetism, thermodynamics, and quantum mechanics. Focus on basing problems on real research challenges or practical applications, ensuring they cannot be solved manually within reasonable timeframes, and documenting clear problem statements with verified correct answers.

Compensation: up to $76 per hour equivalent, depending on level and pace of contribution

Company

hirify.global connects specialists with project-based AI opportunities for leading tech companies, focused on testing, evaluating, and improving AI systems.

What you will do

• Design original optics problems simulating real physics research workflows
• Ensure problems are computationally intensive and cannot be solved manually within days/weeks
• Develop problems requiring non-trivial reasoning in mechanics, electromagnetism, thermodynamics, and quantum mechanics
• Base problems on real research challenges or practical applications from optics and physics
• Document problem statements clearly and provide verified correct answers

Requirements

• Strong written English (C1+)
• Degree in Physics (Theoretical, Experimental, or Computational) or related fields
• 2+ years of professional experience (applied, research, or teaching)
• Experience with numerical simulation methods
• Ability to design problems mirroring real physics research workflows
• Creative thinking in problem design across diverse physics areas
• Familiarity with physics modeling and approximation techniques

Hiring process

• Apply and submit CV in English, indicating English proficiency level
• Pass qualification(s)
• Join a project, complete tasks, get paid