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✍️ Grant Writer ✍️

Mat3ra logoMat3ra
0.25–0.75% equity
TypeFull-time
WorkplaceRemote
SeniorityMid-level
Salary$100,000–$140,000
LocationWalnut Creek, CA
Posted2/11/2026
Operations

Overview

Join us in building the real-world J.A.R.V.I.S. for materials RnD (https://exabyte.io/img/iron-man-creates-material.gif).

We look for people with strong technical backgrounds (Scientists/Engineers) seeking to diversify their skills to help us develop and execute public sector business development strategy around the software platform for designing and discovering new advanced materials and chemicals.

Work will focus on (1) identifying strategic pathways for public sector growth, (2) preparing the relevant content including case studies and technical presentations, (3) delivering content and measuring KPI. Successful candidates will continue into leadership roles as we grow.

This is a full-time permanent position.

Responsibilities

  • finding, planning, and writing grant proposals
  • soliciting and communicating with the parties involved
  • work closely with the science engineering team, relay and explain scientific concepts

Why Join

  • highly creative role in a rapidly growing industry (https://www.globenewswire.com/news-release/2022/01...)
  • see the results of your work used directly by the world's leading enterprises
  • realize your ambitions and directly define how materials research is done in the future
  • work with top-tier human capital in research, engineering, and venture capital

Requirements

Specific

  • Master's or Ph.D. degree in materials/chemistry or a related technical field
  • 3 or more years of experience developing and managing scientific work within one or more of the following: materials science, chemistry, physics, computer science, AI/ML
  • prior successful experience in applying/receiving funding from government agencies (DoD, DoE, NSF, NASA, NIST etc.)
  • familiarity with Google Docs, Spreadsheets, DoE PAMS, Grants.Gov, DSIP portal(s) etc.

Other

  • strong written and oral communication skills with the ability to effectively collaborate with management and engineering
  • strong time-management and organization skills for coordinating multiple initiatives, priorities, and implementations of new technology and products into very complex projects
  • strong analytical and problem-solving skills
  • ability to learn and apply new concepts rapidly
  • extreme attention to details

Plus

  • prior background in enterprise software, materials science, chemistry, physics or related
  • experience with machine learning

Benefits

Company Benefits Include

  • Health Care Plan (Medical, Dental & Vision)
  • Retirement Plan (401k, IRA)
  • Life Insurance (Basic, Voluntary & AD&D)
  • Paid Time Off (Vacation, Sick & Public Holidays)
  • Short Term & Long Term Disability
  • Training & Development
  • Work From Home
  • Free Food & Snacks
  • Wellness Resources
  • Stock Option Plan

Compensation

  • $100,000 - $140,000 salary range
  • additional commission of successful applications
  • 0.25 - 0.75% stock options

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Company info

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Mat3ra

Materials R&D Cloud

Mat3ra.com is a cloud-based platform providing the digital infrastructure for the accelerated design and development of new materials. It is developed by Exabyte Inc., a technology company based in the San Francisco Bay Area, California (UEI: F5GSDMC5N3C3). The platform enables materials scientists and engineers to design, model, and prototype new compounds rapidly and cost-effectively — combining physics-based modeling and simulations, AI/ML, and collaborative data management in a single environment. Applications span semiconductors, clean energy, aerospace, automotive, defense, and other advanced-technology fields. Founded by former UC Berkeley scientists and launched through the Alchemist Accelerator, the company is backed by Draper Associates (Tim Draper), Breakout Labs, Serg Bell, and other investors. Mat3ra works with major U.S. enterprises and research institutions — including the Department of Defense, the Department of Energy, and the Department of Commerce/NIST — as well as

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Founded2014
HQWalnut Creek, United States
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Size
11–50 employees
IndustrySoftware Development
Funding
  • Seed · $3M · Feb 4, 2022
Investors
Serg BellDraper Associates
News
  • Mat3ra.com adds support for NVIDIA ALCHEMI

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