Materials Informatics Jobs in California (NOW HIRING)

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Description
In this role, you will: develop and maintain AI/ML workflows for materials modeling
- including surrogate models, generative material design, and closed-loop optimization frameworks that connect virtual material representations to FEA simulation and product-level performance targets
","responsibilities":"Apply molecular dynamics simulation and computational chemistry methods to predict material properties, screen candidate chemistries, and guide experimental formulation
efforts
Build and deploy AI agents that automate the materials data pipeline - from vendor data ingestion and model fitting to simulation-ready material cards
Collaborate with external vendors on virtual materials frameworks, translating ML-driven insights into material specifications that reduce physical iteration cycles
Develop high-throughput screening pipelines for polymer discovery, integrating group contribution theory, chemistry language models, and property prediction to filter large
chemical spaces down to actionable candidates
Document methodologies, maintain shared codebases, and present findings to cross-functional partners in materials, FEA, and product design
Preferred Qualifications
Experience with materials informatics, cheminformatics, or polymer informatics (e.g., working with large polymer databases, SMILES/fingerprint representations, or group contribution methods)
Familiarity with finite element analysis tools (e.g., Abaqus) and constitutive model calibration for polymers
Experience building or using LLM-based agents (e.g. Claude Code) for scientific workflows
Background in one or more application areas: adhesive materials, optical polymers, coatings, or display materials
Track record of publications or patents in computational materials science or applied ML for materials
Experience with automated experimentation, high-throughput characterization, or self-driving lab concepts
Minimum Qualifications
PhD in Materials Science, Chemical Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Chemistry, Applied Physics, or a related field with a focus on computational or data-driven materials research
Strong foundation in polymer physics and soft matter - viscoelasticity, rheology, structure-property relationships, and constitutive modeling
Proficiency in Python for scientific computing, including data pipelines, numerical modeling, and workflow automation
Demonstrated experience applying ML to physical science problems - surrogate modeling, generative models (e.g.,VAEs), active learning, interpretable ML (e.g., SHAP), and
optimization
Familiarity with molecular dynamics simulation (atomistic or coarse-grained) and/or computational chemistry methods for property prediction
Experience with deep learning frameworks (PyTorch, TensorFlow, or JAX) for scientific and generative modeling
Ability to independently drive research from problem formulation through implementation to actionable recommendations
Strong communication skills with the ability to present technical work to cross-functional teams
Pay & Benefits
At Apple, base pay is one part of our total compensation package and is determined within a range. This provides the opportunity to progress as you grow and develop within a role. The base pay range for this role is between $147,400 and $220,900, and your base pay will depend on your skills, qualifications, experience, and location.
Apple employees also have the opportunity to become an Apple shareholder through participation in Apple's discretionary employee stock programs. Apple employees are eligible for discretionary restricted stock unit awards, and can purchase Apple stock at a discount if voluntarily participating in Apple's Employee Stock Purchase Plan. You'll also receive benefits including: Comprehensive medical and dental coverage, retirement benefits, a range of discounted products and free services, and for formal education related to advancing your career at Apple, reimbursement for certain educational expenses - including tuition. Additionally, this role might be eligible for discretionary bonuses or commission payments as well as relocation. Learn more about Apple Benefits
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