Head of Engineering

Mat3ra; Walnut Creek (CA); On-site; USD 130,000 - 200,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health Care Plan (Medical, Dental & Vision)

Retirement Plan (401k, IRA)

Life Insurance (Basic, Voluntary & AD&D)

Paid Time Off (Vacation, Sick & Public Holidays)

Short Term & Long Term Disability

Training & Development

Work From Home

Free Food & Snacks

Wellness Resources

Stock Option Plan

Job summary

An innovative company is seeking Senior Engineers passionate about merging materials science, data science, and computer science. This role focuses on developing a cloud-based platform for nanoscale materials, leading an engineering team, and establishing robust architectural frameworks. As a key player in a rapidly growing field, you will have the opportunity to shape the future of materials research while working with top-tier professionals. This full-time position promises a dynamic work environment where your contributions will have a significant impact on the industry. If you're ready to take on leadership responsibilities and drive innovation, this is the perfect opportunity for you.

Qualifications

• Advanced skills in JavaScript, Python, and cloud technologies are essential.
• Experience with Docker and AWS is highly desired.

Responsibilities

• Develop and design software for advanced materials and chemistry.
• Collaborate closely with the product team to relay software concepts.

Skills

JavaScript/Node.JS

Python

Linux/RedHat/Bash

AWS/Azure/GCP

Docker/Vagrant

MongoDB/JSON

React.JS

Meteor.JS

Machine Learning

Chemistry/Materials Science Knowledge

Job description

Overview

We look for Senior Engineers excited about bridging the gap between materials/chemistry, data science, and computer science to help us develop a software framework for designing and discovering new advanced materials and chemicals. More about our codebase and team on our GitHub page.

Work will focus on (1) building a cloud-based distributed web platform for nanoscale materials and chemistry, (2) planning and organizing the work of the engineering team, (3) establishing the architecture and infrastructure for the engineering work.

Successful candidates will continue into leadership roles as we grow. This is a full-time permanent position.

Responsibilities

• Software development
• Software design
• Work closely with the product team, relay and explain software concepts

Why Join

• See the results of your creative work used directly by the world's leading enterprises
• Realize your ambitions and directly define how materials research is done in the future
• Work with top-tier human capital in research, engineering, and venture capital

Engineering Skills

• JavaScript/Node.JS (advanced)
• Python (advanced)
• Linux/RedHat/Bash (advanced)
• AWS/Azure/GCP (advanced)
• Docker/Vagrant (advanced)
• MongoDB/JSON (intermediate)
• React.JS (intermediate)
• Meteor.JS (desired)

Other Skills

• Ability to learn and apply new concepts rapidly
• Extreme attention to details

Plus

• Familiarity with SaltStack or similar
• Knowledge of chemistry/materials science
• Experience with advanced electronic structure methods (VASP, Quantum ESPRESSO, Gaussian, NWChem, Siesta, or similar) is not required but is a plus
• Experience with machine learning

Company Benefits Include

• Health Care Plan (Medical, Dental & Vision)
• Retirement Plan (401k, IRA)
• Life Insurance (Basic, Voluntary & AD&D)
• Paid Time Off (Vacation, Sick & Public Holidays)
• Short Term & Long Term Disability
• Training & Development
• Work From Home
• Free Food & Snacks
• Wellness Resources
• Stock Option Plan

Compensation

• $130,000 - $200,000 salary range
• 0.1 - 0.9% stock options