Senior Materials Engineer (Golf Ball R&D)

Location: CGC - HQ - Carlsbad, United States

Salary: $97,200–$145,700 annual

Company

hirify.global is a premium golf equipment, gear, and apparel company developing and selling golf clubs, golf balls, apparel, bags, and accessories across global brands.

What you will do

• Lead R&D projects to identify, design, develop, and evaluate materials for future-generation golf ball products.
• Design and interpret advanced materials characterization and mechanical testing, including developing new methods and equipment.
• Build structure-property-performance relationships linking material structure to on-ball performance attributes.
• Provide technical recommendations on material selection, formulation, processing, manufacturability, and performance trade-offs.
• Partner with testing, prototyping, engineering, manufacturing, suppliers, and product development stakeholders to integrate new materials into scalable commercial products.
• Document findings and project risks, communicate recommendations, support technical education, and mentor team members.

Requirements

• MS or PhD in Materials Science/Engineering, Polymer Science, Chemistry, Chemical Engineering, or a related technical discipline; equivalent relevant industry experience may be considered.
• 5+ years of experience in polymer materials research, development, or application engineering.
• Strong understanding of polymer chemistry, structure-property relationships, and material behavior.
• Experience with elastomers, thermoplastics, thermosets, and polymer-based composite materials.
• Experience with analytical characterization, including spectroscopy, thermal analysis, chromatography, and mechanical testing.
• Understanding of injection molding, compression molding, extrusion, and related polymer processing technologies.

Nice to have

• Experience in sporting goods, consumer products, or other performance-driven industries.
• Technical publications, patents, or other documented contributions to materials innovation.

Culture & Benefits

• Work in a professional office and laboratory environment with relevant laboratory equipment.
• Occasional lifting or carrying of up to 30 pounds.
• Occasional domestic and international travel.
• Inclusive workplace focused on respect, connection, openness, authenticity, and diverse perspectives.