Axiomatic_AI · 5 days ago
AI Research Scientist – Photonic & Neuromorphic Computing
United States
Full-time
Remote
Senior LevelAxiomatic AI is building a new class of AI systems designed to reason with the rigor of the scientific method. The AI Research Scientist will design AI algorithms and architectures, as well as simulation and optimization frameworks for emerging computing platforms, contributing to the development of algorithms and training methods that bridge AI, physics, and hardware-aware system design.
Computer Software
Responsibilities
Develop simulation and digital-twin tools that capture physical effects such as nonlinearities, noise, and precision limits, enabling hardware-aware algorithm development
Work closely with internal AI, software, and hardware teams to ensure tight alignment between algorithms, system constraints, and long-term platform goals such as automation of scientific workflows
Design and prototype machine-learning architectures and physics-aware optimization workflows for neuromorphic systems, exploring how AI models can be efficiently mapped onto emerging hardware substrates
Evaluate system-level performance tradeoffs, conduct benchmarking studies, document results, and contribute to technical decision-making across Axiomatic’s R&D portfolio
Qualification
Required
PhD in Computer Science, Artificial Intelligence, Physics, Electrical Engineering, Applied Mathematics, or a related field
Strong background in machine learning and neural-network architectures, with experience or strong interest in hardware-algorithm co-design, neuromorphic systems, or analog/unconventional computing
Expert-level proficiency in Python and modern ML frameworks
Solid understanding of scientific computing, modeling, and data-driven experimentation
Ability to collaborate effectively in a multidisciplinary, fast-paced research environment
Preferred
Background in photonic, analog, or non-CMOS computing systems
Experience with spiking neural networks, energy-efficient AI, or hardware-aware ML
Familiarity with physical simulation tools or custom modeling pipelines
Contributions to open-source or research software projects
Benefits
Competitive compensation
Stock Options Plan: Empowering you to share in our success and growth.
Cutting-Edge Tools: Access to state-of-the-art tools and collaborative opportunities with leading experts in artificial intelligence, physics, hardware and electronic design automation.
Professional Growth: Opportunities to attend industry conferences, present research findings, and engage with the global AI research community.
Impact-Driven Culture: Join a passionate team focused on solving some of the most challenging problems at the intersection of AI and hardware.
Company
Axiomatic_AI
Axiomatic_AI is readying to launch with the aim to accelerate R&D by "Automated Interpretable Reasoning" (AIR) -- a verifiably truthful AI model built for reasoning in science and engineering.
Founded in 2024
11-50 employees
Funding
Current Stage
Early StageCompany data provided by crunchbase