PhysicsX · 9 hours ago
Forward Deployed Software Engineer
Manhattan, NY
Full-time
Hybrid
Entry, Mid Level
$120K/yr - $240K/yrPhysicsX is a deep-tech company dedicated to accelerating hardware innovation at the speed of software. The role involves building and deploying applications utilizing physics AI models, collaborating with customers and cross-functional teams to develop impactful engineering solutions.
Artificial Intelligence (AI)Information TechnologyMachine LearningSemiconductorSimulationSoftware
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
Qualification
Required
Track record of solving hard problems
Background in Mechanical Engineering or similar is a plus
Solid foundation in software engineering
API design
Deploying applications to production
Proactivity and high ownership
Customer-obsessed
Ability to collaborate with cross-functional teams
Experience in backend development
Build and maintain RESTful APIs (FastAPI)
Build and maintain microservices in Python
Experience with cloud deployment (AWS/Azure)
Experience with Helm, Kubernetes, Terraform
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.
Company
PhysicsX
PhysicsX offers an AI-native simulation software stack for engineering and manufacturing across advanced industries.
Founded in 2019
51-200 employees
H1B Sponsorship
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2024 (1)
Funding
Current Stage
Growth StageTotal Funding
$187MKey Investors
NVenturesAtomicoGeneral Catalyst
2025-11-19Series B· $20M
2025-06-22Series B· $135M
2023-11-27Series A· $32M
Leadership Team
Jacomo Corbo
CEO & Co-Founder
Recent News
Tech Funding News
2025-11-08
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