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Remote Physics Programmer Jobs in California (NOW HIRING)

Remote Role Responsibilities * Solve and evaluate challenging physics problems across various ... Degree must be in Physics rather than applied physics, engineering, or a closely related applied ...

Data Engineer

Los Angeles, CA · On-site +1

$123K - $148K/yr

California - Remote Duration: 6+ Months Contract The Senior Data Engineer is responsible for ... physics, engineering, statistics, economics, and/or a related field required. * Master's degree in ...

Automate data ingest and feature engineering from our growing sensor network (satellite, buoy ... remote-sensing data, or geospatial intelligence * Background in physics-informed ML, simulation ...

Software Engineer

San Diego, CA · On-site +1

$69K - $125K/yr

... ocean remote sensing, and high-performance computing . We're looking for a Software Engineer ... You'll join a cross-disciplinary team of scientists and engineers-experts in hydrodynamics, physics ...

Software Engineer

San Diego, CA · On-site +1

$87K - $157K/yr

... ocean remote sensing, and high-performance computing . We're looking for a Software Engineer ... You'll join a cross-disciplinary team of scientists and engineers-experts in hydrodynamics, physics ...

Senior Robotics Engineer, Manipulation

Milpitas, CA · On-site +1

$121K - $167K/yr

You will build the mathematical engine behind our remote manipulation capabilities. You are ... Physics Simulation: Experience tuning physics parameters in simulators like Isaac Sim, MuJoCo, or ...

AEROSPACE ENGINEER

San Diego, CA · On-site +1

$46K - $132K/yr

... remote or isolated sites. You must be able to travel on military and commercial aircraft for ... physics and chemistry) in five of the following seven areas of engineering science or physics: (a ...

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What is the difference between Remote Physics Programmer vs Remote Gameplay Programmer?

AspectRemote Physics ProgrammerRemote Gameplay Programmer
Primary FocusDeveloping physics simulations and mechanicsImplementing gameplay features and systems
Required SkillsPhysics, mathematics, programmingGame logic, scripting, programming
Work EnvironmentGame studios, remote teamsGame studios, remote teams
Common Industry UsagePhysics engines, simulation toolsGame development, interactive experiences

While both roles involve programming within the gaming industry, Remote Physics Programmers focus on physics simulations and mechanics, whereas Remote Gameplay Programmers work on implementing gameplay features. Both roles require strong programming skills, but their core responsibilities differ, making each role specialized within game development teams.

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Physics Researcher - Fully Remote | Upto $180/hr

Physics Researcher - Fully Remote | Upto $180/hr

Mercor

San Francisco, CA • Remote

$180/hr

Full-time

Posted 8 days ago


Job description

About the job

Mercor connects elite creative and technical talent with leading AI research labs. Headquartered in San Francisco, our investors include Benchmark, General Catalyst, Peter Thiel, Adam D'Angelo, Larry Summers, and Jack Dorsey.

Position: Physics PhD (Top 50 Program, US/UK/CA)
Type: Contract
Compensation: $70–$180/hour
Location: Remote

Role Responsibilities

  • Solve and evaluate challenging physics problems across various subfields.
  • Review AI-generated proofs, derivations, and solutions for correctness, rigor, and clarity.
  • Identify gaps, inconsistencies, or unsupported reasoning in model outputs.
  • Apply relevant citations, principles, and formal reasoning where appropriate.
  • Work independently to complete tasks within 24 hours when work is available.
  • Collaborate asynchronously with AI research teams to improve AI systems' reasoning capabilities.

Qualifications

Must-Have

  • PhD in Physics from a top 50 physics program in the United States, United Kingdom, or Canada.
  • Degree must be in Physics rather than applied physics, engineering, or a closely related applied discipline.
  • Strong graduate-level problem-solving ability across advanced physics topics.
  • Ability to clearly articulate reasoning, reference relevant theorems or principles, and identify gaps in written solutions.
  • Able to commit approximately 15 hours per week.

Preferred

  • Ideally active in research or academia.

Start Date

  • Available to begin immediately

Application Process (Takes 20–30 mins to complete)

  • Submit your resume.
  • Complete an interview to get started (if we do not have one already on file).

Resources & Support

  • For details about the interview process and platform information, please check: https://talent.docs.mercor.com/welcome
  • For any help or support, reach out to: support@mercor.com

PS: Our team reviews applications daily. Please complete your AI interview and application steps to be considered for this opportunity.