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👨💻 Head of Engineering👨💻
What the posting is about
Lead engineering team to build cloud-based platform for nanoscale materials and chemistry. Collaborate with product team and define architecture. Grow into leadership roles. Requires advanced skills in JavaScript, Python, and cloud services. Familiarity with materials science a plus.
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Levelmid
Experience asked5+ years
EmploymentFull time
LocationWalnut Creek, California, United States
RemoteNot stated
Visa sponsorshipNot stated
SalaryNot published, and most postings do not
Posted2026-02-11
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The posting, as the company wrote it
Employment: Full-time
Experience: Mid-Senior level
Education: Bachelor's Degree
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
Requirements
Engineering
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
ability to learn and apply new concepts rapidly
extreme attention to details
Plus
familiarity with SaltStack or similar
knowledge of chemistry/materials science
work on advanced electronic structure methods (VASP, Quantum ESPRESSO, Gaussian, NWChem, Siesta, or similar) is not required but is a plus
experience with machine learning
Benefits
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
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