Optical Engineer - Freelance AI Trainer

Mindrift

Job Overview

Location

Remote

Salary

USD 35 hourly

Employment Type

Freelance

Work Arrangement

Remote

Sector

Information Technology & Software

Experience Level

Mid-level (3-5 years)

Application Deadline

April 29, 2026

About the Company

Mindrift is at the forefront of connecting highly specialized professionals with project-based Artificial Intelligence (AI) opportunities. We partner with leading technology companies to enhance their AI systems through rigorous testing, evaluation, and improvement processes. Our focus is on providing project-based work, offering specialists the flexibility to engage in meaningful AI development without the constraints of permanent employment. We facilitate opportunities that allow experts to apply their unique skills to cutting-edge AI challenges, contributing directly to the advancement of AI technologies across various industries.

Job Description

Mindrift is seeking skilled Optical Engineers for freelance AI training opportunities, focusing on creating challenging physics-based problems for leading tech companies.

In this role, you will design original optics problems that simulate real physics research workflows. Your tasks will involve ensuring problems are computationally intensive and require non-trivial reasoning across mechanics, electromagnetism, thermodynamics, and quantum mechanics. You will base these problems on actual research challenges or practical applications within optics and physics, documenting them clearly and providing verified solutions.

This is a project-based engagement, offering flexibility and the chance to contribute to cutting-edge AI development. Participation is project-specific, not a permanent employment commitment.

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Required Skills

Optical EngineeringPhysics SimulationProblem DesignComputational PhysicsEnglish Proficiency

Key Responsibilities

Design original optics problems simulating real physics research workflows
Ensure problems are computationally intensive and cannot be solved manually
Develop problems requiring non-trivial reasoning chains in mechanics, electromagnetism, thermodynamics, and quantum mechanics
Base problems on real research challenges or practical applications from optics & physics practice
Document problem statements clearly and provide verified correct answers

Qualifications

Degree in Physics (Theoretical, Experimental, or Computational) or related fields
2+ years of professional experience (applied, research, or teaching)
Experience with numerical simulation methods
Ability to design problems that mirror real physics research workflows
Creative thinking in problem design across diverse physics areas
Familiarity with physics modeling and approximation techniques
Strong written English (C1+)

Benefits & Perks

Up to $35 per hour equivalent compensation
Project-based work for leading tech companies
Opportunity to work on cutting-edge AI development

How to Apply

Please submit your CV in English and indicate your level of English proficiency.

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The field of AI training for specialized engineering domains is rapidly expanding, particularly in Canada's burgeoning tech sector. This role focuses on designing complex, computationally intensive optical physics problems that mirror real-world research challenges. You will leverage your expertise in mechanics, electromagnetism, thermodynamics, and quantum mechanics to create simulations requiring sophisticated reasoning. Your contributions will directly impact the accuracy and effectiveness of AI models used by leading tech companies, influencing their product development and research ROI.