Axiomatic_AI · 11 hours ago
AI Research Scientist – Photonic & Neuromorphic Computing
United States
Full-time
Remote
Senior LevelAxiomatic AI is developing innovative AI systems that integrate deep learning with formal logic and physics-based modeling. The AI Research Scientist will design AI algorithms and architectures for photonic and neuromorphic computing, contributing to the development of scalable solutions that bridge AI 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