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Agent guide: [/agents.md](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/agents.md). --- # Remote - **Company:** MAG 24 LLC - **Location:** New York, NY, United States (Remote available) - **Salary:** $124,800.0 - $187,200.0 - **Contract:** Permanent contract - **Skills:** Data Reduction, Linux, Python (Programming Language), Oracle (Applications), Software Tools, Scientific Computating, AngularJS, Free and Open-Source Software, Software Coding, Data Pipelines, Software Library - **Published:** August 13, 2026 - **Apply:** https://www.careerjet.com/jobad/us56b75f1e2bd84a1c6187421fb32a8bec ## About the Role * Graduate-level expertise in astrophysics, cosmology, observational astronomy, computational astronomy, physics, applied mathematics, or a closely related STEM field * MS, PhD, or equivalent research experience in a relevant domain * Hands-on experience using astropy or comparable astrophysics and cosmology software tools in real research workflows * Strong Python programming skills for scientific computing, validation logic, and task setup * Experience writing code that calls scientific software libraries to solve actual astronomy, astrophysics, or cosmology problems * Ability to understand software edge cases, numerical limitations, and what makes a problem genuinely difficult * Comfort working independently and iterating on problem designs based on feedback * Ability to work in Linux, terminal-based environments, or remote compute sandboxes Educational Background * MS, PhD, or equivalent research experience in astrophysics, cosmology, astronomy, physics, computational astronomy, applied mathematics, statistics, or a related technical field is preferred * Research publications, open-source contributions, professional scientific software work, or applied astrophysics/cosmology analysis experience are highly relevant * Experience designing or validating observational or computational astrophysics pipelines may be especially valuable, * Experience across multiple astrophysics, astronomy, cosmology, or scientific computing tools * Familiarity with benchmark design, evaluation design, calibration workflows, or technical task validation * Background in scientific pedagogy, exam design, problem-set creation, or graduate-level technical assessment ## Description We are sharing a specialised part-time consulting opportunity for astrophysics and cosmology professionals experienced in astropy, cosmological calculations, angular power spectra, galaxy survey analysis, observational data reduction pipelines, Python scientific computing, and benchmark evaluation workflows. This role supports current and upcoming remote consulting opportunities focused on astrophysics and cosmology problem design, scientific software evaluation, observational and computational workflow development, Python-based validation, and high-quality project execution. Selected professionals will design challenging research-grade computational problems, create precise expected outputs, develop validation logic, and refine task difficulty based on structured calibration feedback., Professionals in this role may contribute to: Astrophysics & Cosmology Problem Design * Design original graduate-level computational problems grounded in real astrophysics and cosmology workflows * Create tasks involving cosmological calculations, angular power spectra, galaxy survey analysis, observational data reduction, or related computational astronomy workflows * Develop problems that require precise outputs from fully specified computational setups * Design tasks that test strategic reasoning, physical interpretation, numerical judgment, and careful analysis of partial scientific outputs Scientific Software & Data Workflow Evaluation * Work with astropy or related astrophysics and cosmology software tools * Create problems involving astronomical coordinate systems, cosmological distance calculations, survey data interpretation, angular spectra, or observational pipeline outputs * Evaluate whether tasks require genuine astrophysical reasoning rather than surface-level computation * Identify edge cases, software limitations, numerical artifacts, or reasoning traps that make a problem genuinely challenging Python-Based Validation & Benchmark Calibration * Write Python problem setups, oracle functions, and solution validators * Refine tasks through calibration feedback until the difficulty reaches the target range * Create structured evaluation materials that support reproducible scoring and consistent review * Maintain technical accuracy, reproducibility, and clear documentation across submitted task materials ## Related Videos - [Hacking AI at the Edge of the Indian Ocean](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/100177-hacking-ai-at-the-edge-of-the-indian-ocean) - [A Hitchhiker's Guide to Resource Efficient Software](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/1414-a-hitchhiker-s-guide-to-resource-efficient-software) - [How to Stop Choosing JavaScript Frameworks and Start Living](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/118-how-to-stop-choosing-javascript-frameworks-and-start-living) - [Docker network without Docker](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/1418-docker-network-without-docker) - [Anomaly Detection - Using unsupervised Machine Learning for detecting anomalies in customer base](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/6-anomaly-detection-using-unsupervised-machine-learning-for-detecting-anomalies-in-customer-base) - [Strange New Worlds: shaping the future of the digital age](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/677-strange-new-worlds-shaping-the-future-of-the-digital-age) ## Related Articles - [How We Built a Worry-Free System That Runs for 10+ Years – And What We’d Do Again](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/751-how-we-built-a-worry-free-system-that-runs-for-10-years-and-what-we-d-do-again) - [Best Paying Remote Jobs](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/255-best-paying-remote-jobs) - [Mastering Remote Work: Tips for Developers](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/558-mastering-remote-work-tips-for-developers) - [Fully Remote Software Engineer Jobs](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/447-fully-remote-software-engineer-jobs) - [Dev Digest 121 - AI goes offline](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/456-dev-digest-121-ai-goes-offline) - [Highest Paying Tech Companies for Developers](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/220-highest-paying-tech-companies-for-developers)