Forward Deployed Software Engineer at PhysicsX in Manhattan, NY

Summary: PhysicsX is a deep-tech company focused on accelerating hardware innovation through AI-driven simulation software. The role involves building and deploying applications that leverage physics AI models to solve complex engineering problems for customers across various advanced industries. Responsibilities: - Collaborate with cross-functional teams: Collaborate with data scientists and machine learning engineers to ship physics models to our customers in a way that delivers maximum value. Work with designers and front-end engineers to shape the UX in line with customer needs - E2E application design: Work with customers to shape tools that are impactful for their teams. Construct low-lift prototypes of your ideas and ship them directly to the customer. Rapidly iterate on this experience through constant user feedback - Backend development: Build and maintain RESTful APIs (FastAPI) and microservices in Python to serve Large Physics Models to the end users. Working with other software engineers in our platform team, deploy these applications to the cloud so they become key tools in our customer’s day-to-day workflow. We use a mixture of Helm, Kubernetes, Terraform, and AWS/Azure for provisioning and running our infrastructure - PhysicsX development: Distill down complex solutions built across multiple use cases into fundamental components. Pitch and execute the development of features on top of our core platform offering. Drive the direction of PhysicsX to be better positioned to solve ever harder problems with our customers Required Qualifications: - Technical ability: a track record of solving hard problems, a background in Mechanical Engineering or similar is a plus - Solid foundation in software engineering, API design, and deploying applications to production - Proactivity & high ownership: responsible for driving impact for customers, naturally inclined to find problems and solve them end-to-end - Solution-focussed: customer-obsessed and able to work alongside customers to understand their problems and build applications Preferred Qualifications: - Experience with backend development: Build and maintain RESTful APIs (FastAPI) and microservices in Python - Experience with cloud deployment using Helm, Kubernetes, Terraform, and AWS/Azure Required Skills: Python, RESTful APIs, Cloud deployment Important Skills: Mechanical Engineering, API design Nice-to-Have Skills: Customer-focused Benefits: Equity options – share in our success and growth., 5% 401(k) match – invest in your future., Flexible working – balance your work and life in a way that works for you., Hybrid setup – enjoy our Manhattan office while keeping remote flexibility., Enhanced parental leave – support for life’s biggest milestones., Private healthcare – comprehensive coverage for you and your family., Personal development – access learning and training to help you grow., Work from anywhere – extend your remote setup to enjoy the sun or reconnect with loved ones.