Toptal · 10 hours ago
Materials Science Engineer
United States
Full-time
Remote
Senior Level
5+ years expToptal is a global network of top talent in business, design, and technology that enables companies to scale their teams on-demand. As a Materials Science Engineer, you will lead research, testing, and integration of advanced films and smart-material systems for a new class of consumer hardware, working closely with global OEMs and developing material stack configurations.
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Responsibilities
Characterize and evaluate smart films, substrates, adhesives, and coatings
Develop material stack configurations for optical clarity, haze reduction, heat resistance, and longevity
Build testing infrastructure for optical, thermal, mechanical, and electrical properties
Collaborate with suppliers on custom film specifications and OEM partnerships
Support hardware and firmware teams on integration and performance optimization
Own durability testing: UV exposure, cycle testing, temperature/humidity chambers
Qualification
Required
Bachelor's degree is required
Degree in Materials Science, Chemical Engineering, Applied Physics, or similar
5–8 years of experience in thin films, optical materials, polymers, or electroactive materials
Familiar with PDLC, EC, SPD, OLED, solar films, or laminated optical architectures
Strong experimental, analytical, and characterization skills
You love building things that move from lab → prototype → real-world product
Experience with roll-to-roll processing, resin chemistry, or flexible substrates
Background working with overseas OEM manufacturers
Exposure to consumer electronics or automotive materials engineering
Outstanding written and verbal communication skills
Ability to work in a fast-paced, rapidly growing company and handle a wide variety of challenges, deadlines, and a diverse array of contacts
You must be a world-class individual contributor to thrive at Toptal. You will not be here just to tell other people what to do
Benefits
Participation in a 401(k) retirement plan
Medical, dental, and vision health insurance plans
Basic life insurance coverage
Short-term and long-term disability coverage
Access to flexible spending, dependent care, and health savings accounts
Access to telehealth virtual doctors
An employee assistance program
Flexible paid time off
Company
Toptal
Toptal is a network of talent in business, design, and technology that enables companies to scale their teams, on demand.
1001-5000 employees
Funding
Current Stage
Late StageTotal Funding
unknown2012-07-01Seed
Leadership Team
Taso Du Val
CEO
Alejandro Rigatuso
Principal Growth Marketing Strategist
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