[Remote] Materials Science Engineer - US-Based

Note: The job is a remote job and is open to candidates in USA. Toptal 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 consumer hardware product, working closely with global OEMs and developing innovative material solutions.

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

Skills
• 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 Overview
• Toptal is a network of talent in business, design, and technology that enables companies to scale their teams, on demand. It was founded in 2010, and is headquartered in San Francisco, California, USA, with a workforce of 1001-5000 employees. Its website is https://www.toptal.com.