Applied Scientist
Quilter · Remote · Remote - US ·
COMPENSATION
$180k – $200k
Listed on the employer's job board (Ashby)
- Senior to Staff level
- C++ and Python
- Computational Geometry
- Primarily US-based
- Unlimited PTO
Quilter automates printed circuit board design using machine learning and high-performance computing. You will join a small team of experts to create the next generation of routing engines and simulation tools. The work focuses on solving complex computational geometry and optimization challenges to replace manual engineering tasks.
What you'll do
- Architect high-performance C++ libraries for routing and simulation
- Design scalable data structures for complex PCB design challenges
- Collaborate with domain experts across electrical engineering and AI
- Mentor peers and provide technical guidance to the team
- Contribute to specialized teams like Core Router or Physics
What you'll need
- 3-10+ years experience with large, high-performance C++ codebases
- Deep expertise in computational geometry, graph algorithms, or HPC
- Proficiency in Python for prototyping and ML integration
- Strong mathematical intuition for translating theory to production
- Experience architecting and scaling collaborative C++ systems
Nice to have
- Advanced degree in CS, computational physics, or robotics
- Experience with reinforcement learning or CAD/EDA tools
- Exposure to GPU programming, CUDA, or distributed algorithms
- Contributions to open-source geometry or simulation projects
- Knowledge of finite element methods or physics engines
Stack
- C++
- Python
- CUDA
- HPC frameworks
How you'll work
- Primarily hiring within the US
- Occasional exceptions for exceptional talent
- Remote work environment
What you get
- Competitive salary and equity
- Health, dental, and vision insurance
- Unlimited paid time off
- Paid parental leave
- Regular team events and offsites