Senior Fabric Developer

Are you passionate about revolutionizing the textile industry through sustainable innovation? Do you want to contribute to reducing global carbon emissions while creating the next generation of smart, sustainable fabrics?

Why This Role Matters

As Senior Fabric Developer, you'll be at the forefront of creating the materials that power our Vega™ technology - the world's first 3D weaving system for on-demand garment production. Your innovations in sustainable fabric development will directly contribute to our mission of reducing global carbon emissions by 1% through zero-waste manufacturing.

What Success Looks Like

Imagine seeing your fabric innovations transform into perfectly fitted, zero-waste garments within minutes. Your impact will be measured in:

• The successful launch of innovative fabrics into the market.
• Reduction in development timelines and costs.
• Enhanced collaboration across departments leading to cohesive product development.
• Positive feedback from customers and stakeholders on fabric quality and sustainability.

A Typical Day Might Include

• Conducting experiments with new fiber compositions and weaving parameters
• Collaborating with engineers to optimize fabric performance for 3D weaving
• Analyzing test results and refining fabric specifications
• Meeting with product team to evaluate environmental impact of new materials
• Working with manufacturing partners to scale successful prototypes
• Documenting fabric specifications and maintaining the materials library.
• Developing fabric prototypes and overseeing testing procedures.
• Having lunch with the team (we're a pretty social bunch!)

Who You Are

• 7+ years of experience in technical textile development
• Advanced degree (Masters or Ph.D.) in Textile Engineering, Materials Science, or related field
• Deep expertise in woven fabric construction and 3D textile technologies
• Strong background in sustainable materials and circular manufacturing principles
• Proven track record of successful fabric innovation projects
• Experience with on-site manufacturing troubleshooting

What Makes You a Great Fit?

• Can you explain complex material properties in terms that both engineers and designers understand?
• Have you developed innovative textile solutions that pushed the boundaries of traditional manufacturing?
• Do you have experience integrating sustainability principles into technical fabric development?
• Are you energized by rapid prototyping and iterative development?
• Do you thrive in collaborative environments where creativity meets technical precision?

Why unspun?

We're not just another tech company - we're a team revolutionizing a trillion-dollar industry. Here's what makes us special:

• Mission-Driven: As Senior Fabric Developer, you'll directly contribute to reducing global carbon emissions through innovative, sustainable textile development
• Innovation at Scale: We're backed by top climate-tech VCs and working with major brands like Walmart
• Amazing Team: Work with passionate experts who care about impact
• Growth Opportunity: Lead groundbreaking fabric development projects and shape the future of sustainable manufacturing
• Comprehensive Benefits: Details below, but we take care of our team

Our Culture

We're relentless in pursuing our mission, intentional in our decisions, and fundamentally human in how we work together. We celebrate small wins, speak up to benefit many, and aren't afraid to make mistakes along the way.

Benefits

The salary range for this role is $124,000 - $140,000 USD annually, plus equity.

Benefits include:

• Self-regulated vacation policy
• Comprehensive (gold & platinum) health/dental/vision insurance
• Company sponsored 401k and FSA/HSA
• Monthly wellness or education grant up to $150
• Pre-tax commuter benefits
• Incentive stock options

unspun's compensation philosophy centers on transparency, fairness, and alignment with our company values. We aim to offer competitive pay that reflects both market standards and individual contributions, fostering an environment where employees feel valued and motivated. Our holistic approach ensures that compensation decisions are consistent and justifiable across all levels to attract and retain top talent, support employee growth, and maintain a positive organizational culture.

Our Philosophy

We won't roll our eyes if your socks don't match. We get it. But then, if you spend those extra few minutes in the morning matching your socks and shirt, we get that too. Our workspaces are sometimes spotless and sometimes chaotic, and we celebrate messy exploration. We work through complex problems but generate simple and elegant solutions. We strive to look at things differently, and never do anything solely because "that's the way it's always been done."

We're a team of designers and engineers, industry-veterans and serial entrepreneurs, artists and developers. We're aspiring chess masters and climbers, bakers and photographers. Originally spun out of Stanford and the University of Colorado, we now call the SF Bay Area home, with strong ties to Hong Kong. We are looking for teammates who share our desire to work on ambitious problems and leave the world better than we found it.

unspun is an equal opportunity employer, and we are committed to being a diverse team that reflects a broad range of background, thought, and experience. We do not discriminate based on race, color, religion, sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, age, national origin, status as an individual with a disability, status as protected veteran, or any other legally protected characteristics. Women, minorities, and people from underrepresented backgrounds are strongly encouraged to apply.

Location

Emeryville, CA, USA