Computational Physicist; PhD

Computational Physicist (PhD)

Bay Area preferred; exceptional remote candidates considered Full-Time

Startup-level salary plus substantial equity

We're looking for a computational physicist to develop new physics-based algorithms for molecular and materials simulation, combining deep analytical reasoning with high-performance scientific computing.

• Develop and deploy new physics-based models and algorithms for molecular and materials simulations
• Spend significant time on analytical and mathematical work: deriving methods, testing approximations, and validating theory
• Write high-performance C++ and Python code, often with parallel or accelerator-based approaches
• Own projects end-to-end, from concept and theory through prototyping, scaling, and deployment
• Collaborate closely within a small, highly technical, cross-disciplinary team

• PhD in chemical physics, applied physics, high-energy physics, mathematics, or a closely related field
• Deep understanding of quantum mechanics and statistical mechanics
• Proven experience developing new mathematical or computational models
• Strong analytical skills paired with practical scientific programming ability
• Proficient in C++ and/or Python; experience with OpenMP, MPI, CUDA, or Triton is a plus

• Fundamental, high-impact scientific problems with real-world consequences
• Significant equity as an early technical hire
• Culture that rewards rigor, curiosity, and intellectual ownership