Dear Psi-K readers,

We are seeking a highly skilled multiphysics software developer to join our technical team and play a pivotal role in the success of the platform and expanding our predictive capabilities across many length-scales.

• You will play a crucial role in designing, developing, and maintaining our software solutions for simulating and analysing complex physical systems, enabling calculations including phase diagrams (CALPHAD) to microstructure evolution (finite-element analysis).

• You will work closely with a multidisciplinary team of programmers and scientists to develop robust and efficient multiphysics simulation software. Since we aim to discover novel materials for sustainable applications, there is no access to the experimental data usually available to parameterise multiphysics models.

• As an early employee, this role presents an exciting opportunity to step in at the ground floor and take on fast-moving goals and significant responsibilities that will evolve as our company grows.

• You will work closely with our Chief Technology Officer and Chief Scientific Officer, who are leading our platform development strategy.

• This is a full-time role which will combine working from home and from our office space in Moorgate.

Your Responsibilities:

• Design, develop, and maintain high-performance general-purpose multiphysics simulation software, encompassing a range of physical phenomena including phase equilibria, microstructure evolution, fluid dynamics, heat transfer, structural mechanics, electromagnetics, and more.

• Contribute to the architectural design and implementation of our scientific software platform, ensuring modularity, scalability, and extensibility to support diverse simulation domains.

• Ensure code quality maintainability, and adherence to coding standards. Develop and execute comprehensive testing strategies, including unit testing and integration testing, to ensure software reliability and accuracy.

• Identify performance bottlenecks in our software and implement optimisations to improve computational efficiency, memory utilisation, and parallelisation capabilities.

• Create clear and concise technical documentation, including software design specifications, user guides, and API documentation, to facilitate the effective usage and maintenance of our software.

• Collaborate with cross-functional teams, including scientists and software developers, to understand requirements, propose innovative solutions, and contribute to the overall development process. Communicate technical concepts effectively to both technical and non-technical stakeholders.

• Stay up to date with the latest developments in scientific simulation techniques, numerical methods, and software engineering practices. Contribute to the research and development of new algorithms and features to enhance the capabilities of our software platform.

About you

Essential - Technical:

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

• MSc in a Physical Science, Computer Science, or a related field, or equivalent industrial experience.

• Experienced in Python for technical applications.

• Proven ability in the thermodynamic modelling of materials. With experience in tool such as, but not limited to:

  • CALPHAD

  • phase field modelling

  • packages such as COMSOL, MATLAB

  • crystal plasticity models

  • dislocation dynamics

  • materials process modelling

• Good understanding of general materials properties such as alloys, ceramics, polymers and batteries.

• Good knowledge of scientific principles and appreciation of their application to materials challenges and materials discovery.

• Experience using development collaboration tools for large multi-developer projects (e.g., git).

• Knowledge of a variety of software design methodologies and frameworks, and how to apply them in an agile environment.

• Demonstrated ability to learn and adapt to new technologies and programming languages.

Essential - Personal:

• Comfortable quickly adapting to new situations, learning new skills, and working independently with a proactive and self-motivated approach.

• Inquiring mind, aptitude for creative thinking and problem solving, and proactive, methodical, and organised approach.

• Excellent communication and collaboration skills, with the ability to work effectively in cross-functional teams. Able to effectively convey information to technical and non-technical colleagues in both written and verbal formats.

• Appreciation of the needs, priorities, and challenges faced by a start-up company.

• Right to live and work in the UK without sponsorship.

Desirable:

• PhD in a Physical Science, Computer Science, or a related field, with a focus on materials.

• Ability in high-performance languages such as Fortran, C++, or Julia.

• Working knowledge of scientific principles and appreciation of their application to materials challenges and materials discovery.

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

   

Benefits of working for us:

💸 Competitive salary: We value our team and believe in offering a competitive compensation package that reflects your skills and contributions.

📈 Stock Options: As a growing start-up, we want all our employees to share in the success of the company. We provide stock options, giving you the opportunity to become a vested partner in our future achievements.

💻 Flexible work arrangements: We embrace the evolving nature of work and offer the flexibility to combine home and office working. For this role, we would be seeking a commitment of an average of 3 days per week in the office.

📒 Continuous learning and growth: You'll have the chance to expand your knowledge and skills in new areas, keeping you at the forefront of industry advancements.

🌍 Shape the company's future: Joining us at this stage presents a unique opportunity to shape the direction of the company and have a meaningful impact as we continue to grow.

🏦 Future security: We are VC backed and have secured future funding. This stability provides you with confidence and assurance as you contribute to our shared success.

🌴 Flexible holidays: 33 days holiday which can be used on UK public holidays or at more convenient times for you.

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

Recruitment process:

• Two stage interview process 

• A short, approximately 20 minutes, video call  

• A longer 2.5 hour in-person interview in London, to go into detail around tech, science, and personality. 

• Belbin teams role assessment (personality inventory) 

• Two references from different employers 

• DBS check for successful candidate 

Apply here: https://www.materialsnexus.com/careers/multiphysics-developer