Applied Scientist (AI Physics)

TL;DR

Applied Scientist (AI Physics): Developing AI-accelerated simulation models for physics and engineering sciences with an accent on computational fluid dynamics, structural mechanics, and digital twins. Focus on training AI models on high-fidelity simulation datasets and delivering production-grade solutions for industrial engineering.

Location: Hybrid in Paris, London, Munich, Amsterdam, Lausanne, Linz, or Luxembourg

Company

A pioneering AI company democratizing high-performance, open-source AI models and solutions for enterprise needs.

What you will do

• Design and run large-scale simulation campaigns using domain-specific solvers like OpenFOAM, ANSYS, COMSOL, or Abaqus.
• Train and evaluate AI models on physics data against industry validation standards for accuracy and quality.
• Build tools and frameworks for automated dataset creation and simulation pipeline management.
• Collaborate with research teams to diagnose failure modes arising from data gaps or architecture limitations.
• Manage research projects and coordinate technical communications with industrial engineering teams.

Requirements

• PhD in physics or engineering.
• 5+ years of industry experience in Automotive, Aerospace, or Semiconductors.
• Fluent English with the ability to explain technical simulation concepts to various audiences.
• Demonstrated success through industrial projects, academic work, or personal projects.
• Self-directed approach and ability to work in a collaborative, low-ego environment.

Nice to have

• Deep passion for machine learning and experience with surrogate modelling.
• Experience automating large-scale simulation campaigns on HPC clusters.
• Contributions to large open-source codebases or publications in venues like NeurIPS or ICLR.
• Experience improving code quality through typing, tests, and CI pipelines.

Culture & Benefits

• Competitive cash salary and equity.
• Comprehensive health insurance and generous parental leave policies.
• Visa sponsorship available.
• Location-specific perks including meal allowances, gym memberships, and transportation reimbursement.
• Collaborative, team-spirited, and innovation-driven work environment.