
Matnex provides an AI-driven platform to speed up the discovery and optimization of sustainable materials. It combines machine learning with physics- and quantum-based simulations, hosted in a high-performance computing environment, and uses a proprietary materials database with multi-objective optimization. The workflow supports high-throughput virtual screening and partners for collaborative R&D to meet cost, performance, and carbon targets. Core technologies include AI, HPC, computational chemistry, active learning, quantum chemistry, DFT, and neural networks. The market focuses on energy, electronics, transport, and manufacturing sectors seeking net-zero transition materials.

Matnex provides an AI-driven platform to speed up the discovery and optimization of sustainable materials. It combines machine learning with physics- and quantum-based simulations, hosted in a high-performance computing environment, and uses a proprietary materials database with multi-objective optimization. The workflow supports high-throughput virtual screening and partners for collaborative R&D to meet cost, performance, and carbon targets. Core technologies include AI, HPC, computational chemistry, active learning, quantum chemistry, DFT, and neural networks. The market focuses on energy, electronics, transport, and manufacturing sectors seeking net-zero transition materials.
What they do: AI + HPC platform for accelerated materials discovery and optimization
Founded: 2020
HQ: Cambridge, United Kingdom
Technical focus: Physics- and quantum-based simulations, proprietary materials DB, property prediction
Sectors targeted: Energy, electronics, transport, manufacturing (net-zero / carbon reduction)
Materials discovery and development for sustainable, high-performance industrial applications
2020
DeepTech
Press release announced additional investment from US and European venture capital funds and a partnership with Viridien to scale computational capacity.
“Samos Investments; Ada Ventures; MDOne; Genuine Capital; Cartography Capital; Conviction; Found Capital”
Job Description
We are looking for a talented Scientific Software Developers who are talented computational scientists passionate about building cutting edge tools for materials science.
As a Scientific Software Developer, you will play a crucial role in enhancing our materials modelling suite to predict the properties of promising classes of novel materials, and determining what materials that we need to look at developing next.
You will:
Qualifications
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!
What we think you will need to be successful:
You may also have:
Additional Information
📈 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.
🌍 Shape the company's future: Joining us at this early-stage presents a unique opportunity to shape the direction of the company and have a meaningful impact as we continue to grow.
🌴 Flexible holidays: 33 days holiday/year which can be used on UK public holidays or one more convenient days for you.
🎂 Your birthday day off: Enjoy a well-deserved day off to celebrate and recharge.
💊 Healthcare: private healthcare services provided through Vitality and Medicash.
💻 Flexible work arrangements: The team work face to face on an average 3 days per week in our London office. Flexible working times can also be arranged.
📒 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.
✈️Work from anywhere: Travel the world while you get your job done - see family, or simply explore a new place!
Materials Nexus actively supports equality, diversity and inclusion and encourages applications from all sections of society. Research suggests women only apply when they meet 100% of the criteria. Our hiring data shows female applicants were 3 times more likely to proceed to first round interviews than male applicants. We encourage you to apply even if you do not feel you are an exact fit to the spec as we are excited by diversity of experience and above all passion to make a difference.
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