Introduction
PhysicsX is a deep-tech company of scientists and engineers, developing machine learning applications to massively accelerate physics simulations and enable a new frontier of optimization opportunities in design and engineering.
Born out of numerical physics and proven in Formula One, we help our customers radically improve their concepts and designs, transform their engineering processes and drive operational product performance. We do this in some of the most advanced and important industries of our time – including Space, Aerospace, Medical Devices, Additive Manufacturing, Electric Vehicles, Motorsport, and Renewables. Our work creates positive impact for society, be it by improving the design of artificial hearts, reducing CO2 emissions from aircraft and road vehicles, and increasing the performance of wind turbines.
We are a rapidly growing company but prefer to fly under the radar to protect our customers’ confidentiality. We are about to take the next leap in building out our technology platform and product offering. In this context, we are looking for a capable and enthusiastic (senior) data scientist to join our team. If all of this sounds exciting to you, we would love to talk (even if you don’t tick all the boxes).
Note: We are currently recruiting for multiple positions, however please only apply for the role that best aligns with your skillset and career goals.
What you will do
- Work closely with our simulation engineers, machine learning engineers and customers to develop an understanding of the physics and engineering challenges we are solving
- Build innovative models to predict the behaviour of physical systems leveraging state-of-the-art machine learning and deep learning techniques
- Own the delivery of data science workstreams, potentially while mentoring more junior colleagues
- Design, build and test data pipelines for machine learning that are reliable, scalable and easily deployable
- Discuss the results and implications of your work with your colleagues and our customers
- Contribute to our internal R&D and product work
What you bring to the table
- Enthusiasm about using machine learning, especially deep-learning and/or probabilistic methods, for science and engineering
- Ability to scope and effectively deliver projects
- Strong problem-solving skills and the ability to analyse issues, identify causes, and recommend solutions quickly
- Excellent collaboration and communication skills - with teams and customers alike
- (For more experienced candidates) Passion and track record of managing, mentoring and coaching more junior colleagues
- Degree in computer science, machine learning, applied statistics, mathematics, physics, engineering or a related field
- 3-6 years’ experience in a data-driven role, with exposure to:
- Building machine learning models and pipelines in Python, using common libraries and frameworks (e.g., NumPy, SciPy, Pandas, TensorFlow, PyTorch, Airflow), especially including deep-learning applications
- Software engineering concepts and best practices for collaborative programming (e.g., versioning, testing, deployment)
- Working in a cloud environment with one of the major cloud providers
- (Appreciated, but not a prerequisite) Simulations for FEA/CFD
What we offer
- Be part of something larger: Make an impact and meaningfully shape an early-stage company. Work on some of the most exciting and important topics there are. Do something you can be proud of
- Work with a fun group of colleagues that support you, challenge you and help you grow. We come from many different backgrounds, but what we have in common is the desire to operate at the very top of our fields and solve truly challenging problems in science and engineering. If you are similarly capable, caring and driven, you’ll find yourself at home here
- Experience a truly flat hierarchy. Voicing your ideas is not only welcome but encouraged, especially when they challenge the status quo
- Work sustainably, striking the right balance between work and personal life.
- Receive a competitive compensation and equity package, in addition to plenty of perks such as generous vacation and parental leave, complimentary office food, as well as fun outings and events
- Work in a flexible setting, at our lovely London Shoreditch office, and a good proportion from home if so desired. Get the opportunity to occasionally visit our customers’ engineering sites and experience first-hand how our work is transforming their ways of working
- Use first-class equipment for working in-office or remotely, including HPC
Our stance
We value diversity and are committed to equal employment opportunity regardless of sex, race, religion, ethnicity, nationality, disability, age, sexual orientation or gender identity. We strongly encourage individuals from groups traditionally underrepresented in tech to apply. To help make a change, we sponsor bright women from disadvantaged backgrounds through their university degrees in science and mathematics.
