AI Researcher

London, UK

About the role

Senior AI Researcher BeyondMath is a pioneering startup, backed by top-tier VCs, on a mission to reshape the frontiers of engineering through Foundational AI models for Physics. We are replacing traditional, slow and expensive simulation methods with AI that rivals accuracy at orders of magnitude higher speed. We are moving beyond the "generic AI" hype to solve the world’s hardest physical engineering challenges in automotive, aerospace, and energy. We are looking for a Senior AI Researcher who balances scientific curiosity with the engineering discipline required to see models thrive in production environments.

The Role As a Senior AI Researcher, you will be a core architect of our technical roadmap. This is not a "siloed" research role; you will lead the transition from theoretical breakthroughs in Physics based Deep Learning to robust, scalable systems used by world-class engineers. You will have the creative freedom to set research agendas while ensuring our models remain grounded in physical reality and industrial-scale performance. Key

Responsibilities Architect Physics-AI Foundations: Lead the research and development of novel ML architectures (e.g., Transformers, GNNs, or Diffusion models) designed specifically to solve complex partial differential equations (PDEs) including aerodynamic simulations. Bridge Research & Production: Translate high-level mathematical concepts into clean, high-performance code. You won’t just "throw models over the wall"; you will ensure they are optimized for inference and integrated into our production design platform. Advance Geometry Representation: Pioneer new ways to represent complex geometric design variations for efficient use in deep learning models. Strategic Leadership: Mentor junior researchers and engineers. Help define our internal research standards, reproducibility pipelines, and high-performance compute (HPC) infrastructure

requirements. External Impact: Represent BeyondMath in the global AI community. Publish influential research at top-tier conferences (NeurIPS, ICML, ICLR) and position the company as the leader in "AI for Physics." Cross-Functional Collaboration: Partner with CFD specialists and software engineers to ensure our models respect physical constraints while maintaining thespeed advantages of neural networks. About You You are a rare hybrid: a scientist who loves the elegance of a theorem, but an engineer who gets a thrill from seeing a model successfully optimize a real-world turbine or airframe. You thrive in the ambiguity of a "greenfield" opportunity and have the grit to solve problems where no textbook solution exists. Essential

Requirements: PhD or MSc in Computer Science, Physics, Mathematics, or a related quantitative field. 5+ years of post-grad experience in AI/ML research, with a demonstrable track record of models made it from the lab into production environments. Deep Technical Mastery: Expert-level proficiency in PyTorch, JAX, or TensorFlow, with a focus on building custom layers, loss functions, and optimization loops. Published Excellence: A strong record of high-quality publications in top-tier venues (e.g., NeurIPS, ICML, CVPR, or physics-specific AI journals). Systems Thinking: Experience with scalable training infrastructure, including distributed training across GPU clusters and data pipeline automation. Highly Desirable: Physics-ML Expertise: Experience with Physics-Informed Neural Networks (PINNs), Operator Learning (DeepONet/FNO), or Equivariant Neural Networks. Domain Knowledge: Familiarity with Aerodynamics, Fluid Dynamics, or Structural Mechanics. Engineering Rigor: Familiarity with C++, CUDA for low-level model optimization.

Why Join Us? Full Ownership: You will have a direct seat at the table in shaping the future of a company redefining an entire industry. High Impact: Your work will directly accelerate the transition to sustainable energy and more efficient transport. Elite Team: Work alongside veterans from world-leading AI labs and engineering firms in a culture of "impact with integrity."

About BeyondMath

BeyondMath develops an AI-driven simulation platform that enables engineering teams to evaluate and optimize complex physical designs without relying on traditional supercomputing or physical prototypes. The company’s technology uses generative physics models to simulate phenomena such as fluid dynamics, electromagnetics, and other physics problems at significantly faster rates. BeyondMath offers tools that allow users to explore multiple design options, analyze performance outcomes, and integrate results into broader engineering workflows. The platform supports use cases across sectors like Automotive, Aerospace, Energy, and Electronics by compressing design cycles and facilitating rapid iteration. Its offerings aim to transform how simulation and physical world modeling are integrated into product development.

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Job details

Location

London, UK

Company

NameBeyondMath
IndustryAnalytics
Team Size2

Funding

Total raised

$20.4M

Last stage

Seed

Investors

UUP.Partners
Cambridge Innovation Capital
Insight Partners
InMotion Ventures
CCreator Fund

Founders

AP

Alan Patterson

Co-Founder & CEO

DG

Darren Garvey

Co-Founder & CTO

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01

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02

I pitch you to the company

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03

A meeting lands on your calendar

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