Lead Software Engineer

Permanent
Technology
Senior
software engineer, founding engineer, type script, python, java script
California
California
Negotiable

Founding Engineer - Climate Tech Opportunity

Location: Remote (US Preferred)

Salary Range: $150,000 - $250,000 + Equity

Stage: $5M Pre-Seed Funding

About Our Client

We are partnering with an innovative climate tech startup that is tackling one of the world's most pressing challenges: climate change. With $5M in pre-seed funding, this company is building transformative solutions to empower industries and individuals to reduce their carbon footprints and drive sustainability.

As the Founding Engineer, you'll have a rare opportunity to influence the product, technology stack, and team culture at the earliest stages of growth.

The Role

As the Founding Engineer, you will:

  • Architect and develop the company's core platform using Python, TypeScript, and AWS.
  • Work closely with the founding team to translate the mission into technical innovation.
  • Build solutions that deliver measurable environmental impact.
  • Set engineering best practices and establish a strong team culture.

What We're Looking For

We are seeking a candidate with:

  • Expertise in Python, TypeScript, and AWS. Experience with infrastructure as code (IaC), serverless frameworks, and DevOps is a bonus.
  • A passion for solving climate challenges through technology.
  • The ability to thrive in a fast-paced, startup environment.
  • A commitment to fostering an inclusive and equitable team culture.

Why Join This Startup?

  • Work on technology that directly impacts the fight against climate change.
  • Competitive compensation, including a salary of $150,000 - $250,000 and equity.
  • A strong commitment to diversity, equity, and inclusion.
  • Flexible, remote working environment.
  • Early-stage influence on the company's product, culture, and direction.

Encouraging Diverse Applications

Our client welcomes applications from individuals of all backgrounds and experiences, including women, non-binary professionals, underrepresented groups in tech, veterans, career-changers, and those re-entering the workforce.

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