X, The Moonshot Factory · 13 hours ago
2026 PhD Residency, Machine Learning for Grid Simulations (Tapestry)
Mountain View, CA
Full-time
Onsite
New Grad
$109K/yr - $150K/yrX, The Moonshot Factory is focused on innovative solutions for the electric grid through AI. The PhD residency role involves advancing machine-learning approaches for grid simulations, working closely with experts to enhance speed, accuracy, and stability in real-world applications.
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Responsibilities
Accelerate grid simulations by developing machine learning models that reduce computational cost while preserving physical accuracy
Advance state-of-the-art ML methods for modeling complex grid components, building on and improving existing simulation baselines
Partner with power system experts to integrate ML techniques directly into simulation workflows used for planning, reliability analysis, and outage prevention
Improve numerical stability and performance of transient simulations by applying physics-informed and data-driven modeling approaches
Deliver production-ready research outputs that strengthen core simulation technology and influence future product direction
Qualification
Required
Currently enrolled in a PhD program (or exceptional MS) in a STEM field such as Computer Science, Electrical Engineering, Computer Engineering, Physics, Mathematics, or a related discipline
Strong foundation in machine learning concepts and methods
Experience with one or more general-purpose programming languages (e.g., Python, C/C++, Java)
Interest in or exposure to power systems, power electronics, or numerical simulations
Ability to work independently on research-driven problems and collaborate across disciplines
Preferred
Experience with physics-informed machine learning or scientific ML
Familiarity with deep learning frameworks (e.g., PyTorch, TensorFlow, JAX)
Background in scientific computing or numerical methods
Prior work on simulation-heavy or computationally intensive systems
Benefits
Medical, dental, and vision coverage
Competitive residency stipend and housing relocation support for the duration of the program.
Direct mentorship from industry-leading research scientists and engineers.
Opportunity to work on "moonshot" problems with access to Alphabet-scale compute and resources.
Company
X, The Moonshot Factory
X, the moonshot factory invents and launches breakthrough technologies and radical solutions. It is a sub-organization of Alphabet.
Founded in 2010
201-500 employees
Funding
Current Stage
Growth StageLeadership Team
Helen Riley
COO/CFO of X, The Moonshot Factory (aka Google X)
Artem Goncharuk
Director of Engineering
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