☄️ Lead Software Engineer (Node.js) ☄️

Walnut Creek, California, US on site Until 8/21/2026 3+ years exp First posted March 27, 2025 Last posted March 27, 2025
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


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)
  • 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
About this role

Summary

Developing software frameworks for materials and chemistry applications, leading development and product design

Job title

Lead Software Engineer (Node.js)

Experience level

senior level

Minimum experience

3+ years exp

Industry

software

Location requirements

Must be in Walnut Creek, California, USA, or remote allowed

Salary

$120k–$180k

Management role

No

Skills & keywords

Required skills

javaScriptnode.jslinuxbashmongodbjsonreact.js

Preferred skills

aws ec2microsoft azuresaltstackchemistrymaterials sciencemachine learning

Specializations

node.jsjavascriptlinuxreact.jsmongodb
Locations

Structured locations inferred from the posting.

Walnut Creek, CA, USA

Hybrid City