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Optical Engineer with Python - Freelance AI Trainer

MindriftSingaporePosted 19 May 2026

Mindrift is seeking an experienced optical engineer for project-based AI training work. You will design computational physics problems and use Python to verify solutions for AI training systems. This is a part-time, freelance role requiring 10-20 hours per week and a strong background in physics modeling. The position requires a physics degree and 2+ years of relevant professional experience.

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Experience

2+ years

Function

Research

Work mode

Remote, Singapore

Company

Tier 2

What you will work on

Mindrift is seeking an experienced optical engineer for project-based AI training work. You will design computational physics problems and use Python to verify solutions for AI training systems. This is a part-time, freelance role requiring 10-20 hours per week and a strong background in physics modeling. The position requires a physics degree and 2+ years of relevant professional experience.

TAL's take

Quality 35/1005/5 clarityTier 2 company1 watchout

Project-based contract work with variable hours, limited long-term career growth potential.

Very clear instructions on the task, required stack, and domain focus for the freelance project.

Watchouts

  • project-based, not permanent employment

Must haves

  • Degree in Physics or related field
  • Python proficiency for numerical validation
  • 2+ years of professional experience
  • Experience with numerical simulation methods
  • Strong written English (C1+)

Tools and skills

pythonnumpyscipysympy

Nice to have: matlab, r, c, sql, pandas, stata.

About the company

Unfamiliar company providing project-based AI training services, default mid-tier.