Job Description

At Matnex, our mission is to accelerate the change to net-zero through the disruption of materials discovery and production. 

As Senior Scientific Software Developer, you will play a leading role in championing the expantion our platform’s capabilities, and determining what materials we need to look at developing next. 

This is the perfect role for someone looking for a varied and dynamic role in a start-up making a real impact on the world. 

What you will be doing: 

Software development:

• Lead and inspire the SSD team by fostering a culture of continuous learning, growth, and excellence.

• Develop general-purpose tools for data-driven materials modelling, tackling challenges across a wide range of material classes and applications in an agile environment.

• Design and orchestrate workflows of high-throughput calculations, leveraging the tools you develop.

• Interface with our high-performance computing environments to maximise the efficiency of calculations.

• Collaborate with our science team to identify goals for platform development, opening new avenues for scientific investigation.

Material research and analysis:

• Performing research to understand market requirements and opportunities, particularly related to scientific possibilities, IP 'white space' and sustainability.

• Complete IP white space analysis for new material areas and predicted material compositions.

• Support commercial initiatives by engaging with customers, conducting technical feasibility studies, and contributing to grant writing efforts.

• Work closely with the experimental teams.

Qualifications

What we think you will need to be successful: 

• Minimum 2.1 first degree in a Physical Science, Computer Science, or a related field. 

• 3+/- years of additional relevant experience, or PhD in Physical Science, Data Science, Computer Science, or a related field.

• Excellent working knowledge of scientific principles and appreciation of their application to materials challenges.

• Some knowledge of the usage, implementation, and theoretical background of the computational modelling of materials.  With experience in methods such as:

  • molecular dynamics

  • density functional theory/ time dependent density functional theory

  • crystal plasticity models

  • kinetic Monte Carlo

  • dislocation dynamics

  • coarse grain modelling

• Track record of coding in Python for technical applications.

• Passionate about the start-up ecosystem and opportunities presented in early-stage businesses.

Nice to have’s:

• Experience scaling high performing teams. 

• Experience modelling semiconductor materials and/or working in the semiconductor industry.

• Ability in JavaScript, Fortran, Julia or C++.

• Understanding of containerisation technology (e.g., Docker).

• Experience in application of machine learning (e.g., use of TensorFlow to train models).

• Understanding of issues in material sustainability and commitment to addressing them.

➡️ Even if you do not think you are an exact fit for the role, but are passionate about our mission and work we’d still like to see your application! 

Additional Information

What’s in it for you:

Stock Options: We value our employees and you to share in the success of the company. You will be a vested partner in our future achievements. 

Flexible holidays: 33 days annual leave/year which can be used on UK public holidays or on more convenient days for you.

Fully covered comprehensive private healthcare and mental health support.

Enhanced Family & Carers leave: to ensure you get that quality time in when you need it

Your birthday day off: Enjoy a well-deserved day off to celebrate and recharge.

✈️Work abroad: Travel the world while you get your job done - see family, or simply explore a new place!

 Flexible work arrangements: our shared office space in Shoreditch is here to help foster collaboration and community. Most of the team is in 2-3 days a week, but we are happy to discuss alternatives as necessary.

Continuous learning and growth: We’re pioneers in our field, so you'll be encouraged to expand your knowledge and skills in new areas too.

The process:

First step: A 30 minute video call with Julia, our People Associate, to learn a bit more about you and what you are looking for!

Second step: 60-minute technical interview with our technical team to understand your technical capabilities.

Third step: 60-minute in-person interview to meet the wider team to better understand how you work.