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Python Engineer – Scientific Computing | $90/hr Remote

Crossing Hurdles
Department:Android Developer
Type:REMOTE
Region:UK
Location:United Kingdom
Experience:Associate
Salary:$145,600 - $187,200
Skills:
PYTHONNUMPYSCIPYMATPLOTLIBJAXRDKITOPENMMGITPYTESTSCIENTIFIC COMPUTINGUNIT TESTING
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Job Description

Posted on: April 7, 2026

Position: STEM-Coding Experts (Math, Physics, Chemistry, Biology) Type: Hourly contract Compensation: $70-$90 per hour Location: Remote Commitment: 10–40 hours/week Role Responsibilities

  • Identify and analyze high-impact research papers in Physics, Chemistry, Math, or Science that introduce novel, code-implementable methods
  • Break down high-level scientific problems into logical, independently testable subproblems
  • Develop gold standard Python solutions for each subproblem and create corresponding unit tests to verify accuracy
  • Review peer prompts, golden solutions, and unit tests for accuracy, comprehensiveness, and difficulty

Requirements

  • Degree in a STEM field such as Physics, Chemistry, Mathematics, Biochemistry, or related computational sciences
  • Strong proficiency in Python with experience in scientific computing libraries such as NumPy, SciPy, Matplotlib, JAX, or domain-specific packages like RDKit or OpenMM
  • Ability to translate dense academic research into clear, structured problem statements for a technical audience
  • Proficiency with Git, including branch management and pull request workflows
  • Familiarity with testing frameworks such as pytest and the ability to write validation scripts for mathematical or scientific code

Application Process (Takes 20 Mins)

  • Upload resume
  • Interview (15 min)
  • Submit form
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