Lead Software Engineer (Node.js)

Mat3ra

$120K — $180K *
Technical Services
Less than 5 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • 5-7 years of experience in software development with a focus on engineering.
  • Proficiency in JavaScript/Node.JS and Linux/Bash at an advanced level.
  • Intermediate knowledge of MongoDB/JSON and React.JS.
  • Ability to quickly learn and apply new concepts in a fast-paced environment.
  • Attention to detail is critical in all aspects of work.

Responsibilities

  • Develop and maintain software applications for advanced materials design.
  • Design and conceptualize product features in collaboration with team members.
  • Communicate software concepts and technical details to the product team effectively.
  • Organize and manage data derived from models and experimental results.
  • Establish a community-friendly infrastructure for contributions.

Benefits

  • Comprehensive health care plan including medical, dental, and vision coverage.
  • Retirement options including 401k and IRA.
  • Life insurance options such as basic, voluntary, and AD&D.
  • Generous paid time off, encompassing vacation, sick days, and holidays.
  • Support for career growth with training and development opportunities.
  • Flexible work arrangements, including remote work options.
  • Free food and snacks provided in the office.
  • Access to wellness resources for a healthy lifestyle.
  • Stock option plan available for all employees.
Full 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 3D and 2D design applications for nanoscale materials and chemistry, (2) organizing the data produced by the models and experimental validation, (3) establishing the infrastructure for community contributions.

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

Responsibilities
  • software development
  • product design and concept development
  • work closely with the product team, relay and explain software concepts

Requirements

Engineering

  • JavaScript/Node.JS (advanced)
  • Linux/RedHat/Bash (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 AWS EC2, Microsoft Azure
  • 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
  • $120,000 - $180,000 salary range
  • 0.25 - 0.75% stock options

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