Flexcompute Ambassador Program

Flexcompute Inc. • Watertown, MA

8h • Remote

About The Position

Flexcompute is seeking individuals to serve as Flexcompute Ambassadors within their academic communities. This program aims to support the adoption and usage of Tidy3D, acting as a liaison between users and the Flexcompute team. The program offers two flexible tracks to accommodate varying levels of commitment. Track 1, the Campus Ambassador, is perks-based with no minimum commitment, offering Flexcompute swag, simulation credits, and community access for those who wish to evangelize Tidy3D. Track 2, the Technical Support Contributor, is a paid hourly position (up to $35 USD/hr based on experience) for graduate students who can dedicate flexible hours each week to answering technical questions, producing tutorials, and collaborating with the Flexcompute team. Ambassadors can switch between tracks each semester. This role provides direct experience with advanced simulation technology, exposure to cutting-edge photonics and simulation workflows, and the opportunity to influence how new engineers interact with AI-native physics tools.

Requirements

• Current master’s or PhD student in electrical engineering, photonics, optics, applied physics, semiconductor engineering, computational science, or a related technical field
• Hands-on experience with Tidy3D or another EM simulation tool (Lumerical, HFSS, COMSOL, CST, MEEP, FEKO, or similar)
• Comfort with Python (Tidy3D is Python-first)
• Strong written communication and self-direction in a remote setting
• Active in relevant academic communities, labs, student groups, or research networks

Nice To Haves

• Familiarity with GitHub, documentation, technical writing, or example-notebook creation
• Prior experience as a teaching assistant, research mentor, club leader, workshop organizer, or technical community builder

Responsibilities

• Promote Flexcompute tools within your academic network
• Provide product feedback based on user experience
• Help peers get started with Tidy3D
• Answer technical questions on the community forum, Slack, and email, covering FDTD setup, meshing, boundary conditions, photonic and RF device design, and Python workflows
• Guide users through best practices for common workflows, including geometry setup, sources, monitors, materials, meshing, boundary conditions, convergence checks, and post-processing
• Host office hours, demos, workshops, or walkthroughs for students and research groups
• Create or improve short technical resources, examples, FAQs, or notebook-based tutorials
• Share user feedback, documentation gaps, common questions, and product suggestions with the Flexcompute team
• Escalate complex technical issues to Flexcompute with clear context and reproducible examples
• Build awareness of Tidy3D within relevant academic communities, labs, and student organizations

Benefits

• Perks-based for Campus Ambassadors (swag, simulation credits, community access)
• Paid hourly compensation for Technical Support Contributors (up to $35 USD/hr based on experience)
• Flexible, self-scheduled hours around academic commitments
• Access to Tidy3D simulation credits and Flexcompute resources
• Direct mentorship and collaboration with Flexcompute engineers and researchers
• Potential pathway to future internships or full-time roles

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Part-time
• Career Level: Entry Level