About the job
Please submit your CV in English and specify your English proficiency level.
About the Project
Toloka AI, in partnership with Mindrift, connects skilled professionals to project-based work for leading technology firms. This role focuses on testing, evaluating, and improving AI systems. This is a project-based, freelance position, not permanent employment.
What You Will Do
- Create original computational physics problems that reflect real research workflows.
- Design problems requiring Python programming to solve, using libraries such as NumPy, SciPy, or SymPy.
- Ensure problems are computationally intensive and cannot be solved manually within a reasonable timeframe.
- Develop tasks that require advanced reasoning in areas like mechanics, electromagnetism, thermodynamics, and quantum mechanics.
- Base problems on genuine research challenges or scenarios from physics practice.
- Validate solutions in Python, using established simulation libraries.
- Document problem statements clearly and supply verified solutions.
Who We’re Looking For
- Optical engineers with strong Python skills, interested in part-time, project-based work.
- Degree in Physics (theoretical, experimental, or computational) or a closely related field.
- Proficiency in Python for numerical validation. Experience with MATLAB, R, C, SQL, NumPy, Pandas, SciPy, or similar tools is also valued.
- At least 2 years of professional experience in applied research or teaching.
- Familiarity with numerical simulation methods.
- Skill in designing problems that mirror authentic research workflows.
- Creative approach to problem design across multiple physics domains.
- Understanding of modeling and approximation techniques in physics.
- Excellent written English (C1 level or higher).
How to Apply
- Submit your application.
- Pass the qualification process.
- Join a project.
- Complete assigned tasks.
- Receive payment.
Time Commitment
Tasks typically require 10–20 hours per week during active project periods. Actual workload may vary depending on project needs.
Compensation
Earn up to $10 per hour, depending on the complexity of the tasks and your pace. Compensation may differ for other projects on the platform based on their requirements.

