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Assistant Physics Simulation Jobs in Austin, TX (NOW HIRING)

... and assist our sales partners in delivering winning proposals. Location : Hybrid in either our ... physics, quantum chemistry, weather/climate simulations, AI training & inference frameworks)

We use advanced physics and AI to model catastrophic risk at the asset level, then automate ... We simulate how real-world catastrophes affect individual properties, translate that into ...

Client Concierge Specialist

Austin, TX · On-site

$65K - $100K/yr

We use advanced physics and AI to model catastrophic risk at the asset level, then automate ... We simulate how real-world catastrophes affect individual properties, translate that into ...

We use advanced physics and AI to model catastrophic risk at the asset level, then automate ... We simulate how real-world catastrophes affect individual properties, translate that into ...

We use advanced physics and AI to model catastrophic risk at the asset level, then automate ... We simulate how real-world catastrophes affect individual properties, translate that into ...

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How much do assistant physics simulation jobs pay per hour?

As of Sep 3, 2026, the average hourly pay for assistant physics simulation in Austin, TX is $18.78, according to ZipRecruiter salary data. Most workers in this role earn between $15.00 and $20.96 per hour, depending on experience, location, and employer.

What is the difference between Assistant Physics Simulation vs Physics Engineer?

AspectAssistant Physics SimulationPhysics Engineer
Required CredentialsBachelor's degree in physics, engineering, or related fieldBachelor's or master's degree in physics, engineering, or related field; often requires experience
Work EnvironmentResearch labs, simulation teams, software development settingsDesign, development, and testing of physical systems; engineering teams
Employer & Industry UsageResearch institutions, tech companies, simulation firmsManufacturers, aerospace, automotive, research organizations
Common Search & ComparisonAssisting in physics simulations, supporting modeling tasksCreating and optimizing physical models, engineering solutions

Assistant Physics Simulation roles focus on supporting simulation tasks and assisting in modeling physical phenomena, often requiring a bachelor's degree. Physics Engineers design and develop physical systems, requiring more experience and advanced skills. Both roles are integral in research and industry but differ in scope and responsibilities.

What are the most commonly searched types of Physics Simulation jobs in Austin, TX?

The most popular types of Physics Simulation jobs in Austin, TX are:

Senior C++ Software Engineer - Simulation Infrastructure

Avride

Austin, TX • On-site

Full-time

Re-posted 12 days ago


Job description

About the team
We develop the core simulation infrastructure that powers testing, validation, and debugging of our autonomous driving system. Our simulations are used daily across the company: by QA engineers verifying component-level quality, by autonomy engineers investigating unexpected behavior, by ML teams validating new model versions, and by safety analysts and data scientists who analyze thousands of simulated scenarios and metrics to assess system readiness. The simulator is modular and supports both full-system and component-level runs. It operates at scale on distributed compute clusters, enabling us to simulate far more situations than we can cover on the road.
About the role
As a Senior C++ Engineer, you'll help design and build the foundational infrastructure behind our simulation system. You'll write high-performance, reliable C++ code that powers critical simulation workflows and collaborate closely with infrastructure and autonomy teams to ensure correctness, reproducibility, and consistency with on-vehicle software. You'll work on challenges such as running multiple versions of autonomy modules within a single simulation to compare behavior across code revisions. You'll also contribute to tools that analyze simulation behavior and performance, while helping keep the system efficient and cost-effective at scale.
What you'll do
  • Design and implement foundational simulation infrastructure in C++.
  • Ensure simulation runs are correct, reproducible, and efficient.
  • Collaborate with platform and autonomy teams to ensure integration and consistency with real-world deployments.
  • Lead and contribute to design reviews and cross-team technical decisions.
  • Build tools for analyzing performance and debugging system behavior.
What you'll need
  • 5+ years of experience building production-level software.
  • Strong proficiency in modern C++.
  • Experience in benchmarking, profiling, and optimizing complex systems.
  • Familiarity with large-scale or distributed compute environments.
Nice to have
  • Experience using Python for tooling and automation.
  • Familiarity with Bazel - we use it extensively.
  • Background in robotics, simulation, or embedded systems.
  • Experience modeling real-world systems (e.g., physics, sensors, agents, environments).

Candidates are required to be authorized to work in the U.S. The employer is not offering relocation, sponsorship, and remote work options are not available.
Avride is an equal opportunity employer and committed to providing reasonable accommodations to qualified applicants and employees with disabilities to ensure they have equal access to employment opportunities. Avride complies with the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA), if you need a reasonable accommodation to assist with the application or hiring process, or to perform the essential functions of a job, please email jobs@avride.ai.