Machine Learning & AI Materials Scientist

Dassault Systèmes; Cambridge; Hybrid; GBP 60,000 - 100,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Flexible working hours

Hybrid work model

Competitive salary and benefits

Job summary

Dassault Systèmes in Cambridge, United Kingdom, seeks a highly skilled AI/ML professional to develop Gen7 virtual assistant software for materials science, and to create generative material and chemistry projects representing Gen7 virtual twins.

Role involves collaboration with QA, documentation, and internal/external stakeholders. Excellent English communication, leadership, and continuous learning are valued in our hybrid work environment.

Qualifications

• PhD or Master in materials science, chemistry, mathematics, computer science or related field.
• Practical experience with deep learning and ML frameworks.
• Experience in coding (web, cloud, algorithms, industry processes…).

Responsibilities

• Develop software for Gen7 virtual assistant focused on materials science.
• Develop generative material and chemistry projects representing Gen7 virtual twins.
• Coordinate with QA to ensure automated test coverage.
• Document new features and improvements with the documentation team.
• Act as a technical expert on Materials AI and related technologies.
• Regularly present progress to internal stakeholders and customers.
• Stay updated with relevant tools and processes and introduce them to the team.
• Foster a culture of openness, innovation, quality and continuous improvement.

Skills

Deep learning

Machine learning

Coding experience

English communication

Leadership experience

Education

PhD or Master in materials science, chemistry, mathematics, computer science or related fields

Job description

Role Description & Responsibilities

• Software development for a Gen7 virtual assistant that is an expert in materials science.
• Software development for generative material and chemistry projects representing Gen7 virtual twins of materials, molecules, and reactions.
• Contribute towards creating and validating project plans for the materials AI team that will deliver the roadmap.
• Coordinating with QA to ensure new and existing functionality has appropriate automated test coverage.
• Work with the documentation team to document new features and improvements.
• Act as a technical expert on Materials AI and its supporting technologies. Be able to answer questions originating from customers as well as internally.
• Regularly present your work to internal stakeholders and customers.
• Keeping up to date with relevant tools, technologies, and processes. Seek out and act on opportunities to introduce them into the team.
• Contribute towards fostering a culture of openness, innovation, quality, and continuous improvement.

Qualifications

• PhD or Master in materials science, chemistry, mathematics, computer science or related fields.
• Practical experience with deep learning and machine learning algorithms and the use of popular AI/ML frameworks.
• Experience in coding (web, cloud, algorithms, industry processes…).
• Experience of modern development techniques and environments (agile, web, cloud…) – will be an asset.
• Industry experience working on AI related projects, preferably in the materials domain – will be an asset.
• Experience working as part of and with geographically dispersed teams, leadership experience also welcome.
• Excellent communication skills in English, both verbal and written.
• Excellent presentation skills.

What’s In It For You

• Global Culture: A vibrant, diverse, and deeply collaborative international work environment.
• True Balance: Flexible working hours paired with a modern hybrid working model.
• Growth & Mentorship: Extensive, structured career development programs to help you scale your skills.
• Total Rewards: A highly competitive salary and a comprehensive, premium benefits package.

Inclusion Statement

As a game‑changer in sustainable technology and innovation, Dassault Systèmes is striving to build more inclusive and diverse teams across the globe. We believe that our people are our number one asset and we want all employees to feel empowered to bring their whole selves to work every day. It is our goal that our people feel a sense of pride and a passion for belonging. As a company leading change, it’s our responsibility to foster opportunities for all people to participate in a harmonized Workforce of the Future.