Computational Physics Software Engineer

5 Months ago • All levels • Physics Engine

Job Summary

Job Description

As the Computational Physics Software Engineer, you will play a meaningful role in our Digital Twins team developing differentiable physics-based equipment inferencer environment within an AI-driven control engine. You will develop infrastructure for a differentiable multi-physics simulation engine, interface with the object model through Object Relational Mapping, provide an infrastructure to support PassiveLogic’s control path predictor and front-end simulation environments, and develop robust autonomous software that must run with no human supervision for decades. You will use thoughtful architecture design, documentation, unit testing, integration testing, profiling, and collaboration with the Formal Methods team to ensure this robustness. You will also collaborate with the Digital Twins team for physics optimization and the Compiler team for accelerator approaches.
Must have:
  • Strong proficiency in systems programming languages such as Swift, Rust, C++, or Java
  • Appreciable software engineering skills in working with large codebases with non-trivial architecture
  • Experience with software design, design patterns, and software architecture
  • Excellent problem-solving skills, with a strong analytical mindset and attention to detail
  • Extraordinary teammate with excellent interpersonal skills
Good to have:
  • Experience with concurrency, threads, processes, Lib-dispatch/GCD
  • Experience with GPU programming, high-performance computing, and scientific computing
  • Experience in vector, SIMD, and tensor computational methods
  • Strong math, numerical methods, and analysis skills
  • Experience with Swift programming language
  • Experience with auto-differentiation
  • Experience with systems modeling and algorithm development
  • Fundamentals of building energy and/or electromechanical systems
  • Experience with autonomous systems
  • Experience working in a startup
Perks:
  • Competitive compensation
  • Equity share
  • Medical, Dental, Vision, 401K, FSA, HSA, Disability, and Term Life Insurance
  • Flex PTO
  • Well-stocked break room snacks and catered lunch Monday through Friday
  • Free ski passes
  • Free National Park passes

Job Details

Computational Physics Software Engineer

Are you interested in the intersection of Differentiable Programming, Software Engineering, and Computer Science? Are you interested in developing innovative solutions to enable the next generation of Autonomous Systems?

What you will be doing:

As the Computational Physics Software Engineer, you will play a meaningful role in our Digital Twins team developing differentiable physics-based equipment inferencer environment within an AI-driven control engine.

Responsibilities:

  • Develop infrastructure for a differentiable multi-physics simulation engine 
  • Develop an interface with the object model through Object Relational Mapping
  • Provide an infrastructure to support PassiveLogic’s control path predictor and front-end simulation environments
  • Develop robust autonomous software that must run with no human supervision for decades. 
  • Use thoughtful architecture design, documentation, unit testing, integration testing, profiling, and collaboration with the Formal Methods team to ensure this robustness
  • Collaborate with the Digital Twins team for physics optimization
  • Collaborate with the Compiler team for accelerator approaches

 

About PassiveLogic

PassiveLogic is disrupting the world of automation with the first generalized platform for autonomy. Our first application for autonomy is buildings — the largest and most complex controlled infrastructure in the economy. Our culture is built on bringing together the most talented engineers, thinkers, and creatives — backed by the world’s leading investors — working collaboratively together to build the future we envision.

PassiveLogic’s infinitely configurable platform enables users to design their custom autonomous systems. We've reinvented the fundamental principles of automation to replace legacy control logic with real-time control decisions at the edge, reducing the world’s carbon footprint, while paving the way for the future of smart cities. We are looking for team members who have a passion for technology and want to work on real-world solutions to some of the toughest problems. 

You must have:

    • Strong self-motivation towards PassiveLogic’s mission to “empower people through generative autonomy to solve the world's largest climate challenges.”
    • Strong proficiency in systems programming languages such as Swift, Rust, C++, or Java, as well as appreciable software engineering skills in working with large codebases with non-trivial architecture, beyond just coding small (1000’s of lines) programs and scripts
    • Experience with software design, design patterns, and software architecture
    • Excellent problem-solving skills, with a strong analytical mindset and attention to detail
    • Extraordinary teammate with excellent interpersonal skills

You should have:

    • Experience with concurrency, threads, processes, Lib-dispatch/GCD
    • Experience with GPU programming, high-performance computing, and scientific computing
    • Experience in vector, SIMD, and tensor computational methods
    • Strong math, numerical methods, and analysis skills

It’s helpful to have:

    • BS, MS, or PhD in Software Engineering, Computer Science, Applied Mathematics, Physics or other Engineering degrees
    • Experience with Swift programming language
    • Experience with auto-differentiation
    • Experience with systems modeling and algorithm development
    • Fundamentals of building energy and/or electromechanical systems
    • Experience with autonomous systems
    • Experience working in a startup

Compensation, Perks, & Benefits for the Computational Physics Software Engineer: 

  • Competitive compensation
  • Equity share
  • Medical, Dental, Vision, 401K, FSA, HSA, Disability, and Term Life Insurance
  • Flex PTO
  • Well-stocked break room snacks and catered lunch Monday through Friday
  • Free ski passes (We are at the base of Big Cottonwood Canyon)
  • Free National Park passes
  • We push our performance personally as well as professionally, and we do respect flexible hours around well-earned powder days

 To apply for this position:

  • A cover letter telling us why you're the perfect candidate for PassiveLogic
  • A resume

We are looking for practitioners who are passionate about understanding people, committed to lifelong learning, and driven by the love of what they do. We know there are candidates who might not fit everything we’ve described above, or who might have experience and skills we haven’t considered. If that’s you, please apply. 

Diversity and Inclusion

Diversity, inclusion, and belonging are woven into our values and everything we do. We welcome all — come as you are and bring your whole self. We are proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer. We celebrate diversity every day by maintaining a safe and inclusive environment for our employees at every stage of their careers. 

Legal Notice

Unsolicited resumes sent to PassiveLogic, including unsolicited resumes sent to PassiveLogic business mailing address, email address, or directly to PassiveLogic employees, will be considered PassiveLogic property. PassiveLogic will not pay a fee for any placement resulting from the receipt of an unsolicited resume. 

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