Simulation Physicist

Spectral Labs • San Francisco, CA

1d • Onsite

About The Position

Spectral Labs is building foundation models for engineering physical systems. The Simulation Physicist will make physics a first-class part of how the models learn and how they are evaluated. This includes building scalable simulation pipelines for generated geometry, converting simulation results into training data, rewards, and evaluations, and collaborating with research teams to identify what the models need to get right. The role is fully in person at the company’s San Francisco office. Applicants must currently be based in the United States. Spectral Labs sponsors visas end-to-end. Total annual compensation and equity is $300,000–$400,000.

Requirements

• 7–10 years of experience in computational physics or engineering simulation.
• Deep knowledge of numerical methods.
• Deep knowledge of at least one major solver.
• Programming skills to automate simulation workflows in Python or C++.
• Must currently be based in the United States.

Nice To Haves

• Experience combining simulation with machine learning.

Responsibilities

• Build simulation pipelines, including FEA, CFD, and multiphysics, that run at scale on generated geometry.
• Turn simulation results into training data, rewards, and evaluations.
• Work with research teams to determine what the models need to get right.

Benefits

• Health insurance, including an option with 100% of premiums covered.
• Dental insurance.
• 401(k) match.
• Company-expensed meals and commuting.
• End-to-end visa sponsorship.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Senior
• Education Level: No Education Listed