Senior Software Engineer, Heirloom
$160-185k
+ Stock options
3-4 days a week in office (Brisbane, CA)
Direct air carbon capture
Open for applications
Direct air carbon capture
101-200 employees
Open for applications
$160-185k
+ Stock options
3-4 days a week in office (Brisbane, CA)
101-200 employees
Company mission
To help build a more resilient and equitable future.
Role
Who you are
- You bring 5+ years of experience in developing production backend software
- Proficiency in Python and/or Golang programming languages, along with experience using Github and SQL, is a must
- Additionally, your expertise spans across knowledge of containerization platforms, relational databases, production monitoring tools, and strong technical communication skills
- You thrive in a role where you tackle ambiguous problem statements, manage multiple tasks concurrently, and lead projects
- Bonus points if you have experience with machine communication protocols, machine virtualization software, and statistical analysis using Python libraries
- You don’t have to have every listed requirement and skill to be a great fit - you may even teach us something about what we should be looking for! If you are passionate about this opportunity and think you have the skills to succeed, please apply!
What the job involves
- In this dynamic and impactful role, you will be developing backend software applications to enhance understanding of carbon removal through mineralization and optimize operations in our direct air capture plants
- Responsibilities include designing, implementing, testing, and deploying production software applications while contributing to overall software architecture and developing reusable frameworks
- Additionally, you will create technical documentation to explain design decisions, conduct code and design reviews, and lead projects with a small team of engineers
- Mentorship to other software engineers and contribution to software team processes are also key aspects of the role
Our take
According to the UN, in order to avoid climate disaster the world needs to both reduce carbon emissions and actively remove CO₂ from the atmosphere. Heirloom develops a technology to handle the latter, using limestone to capture carbon directly from the air and permanently store it - and in doing so delivering high-quality carbon credits for businesses to purchase.
Initially, the company stored captured carbon in underground deposits, but it now also boasts the ability to sequester CO₂ into concrete. This process, which was developed alongside its partner, CarbonCure, actually strengthens the concrete, which can then be used in all types of construction projects.
Crucially, because limestone is so widely available - and because the capture process is a chemical reaction - the process requires minimal land and energy. This allows the company to remain relatively low-impact in its operations, making its carbon removal credits more valuable. This has contributed to the achievement of Microsoft purchasing 315,000 metric tons of carbon removal from the company, in one of the biggest deals of its kind to date.
Steph
Company Specialist at Welcome to the Jungle
Insights
Some candidates hear
back within 2 weeks
66% employee growth in 12 months
Company
Funding (2 rounds)
Mar 2022
$53m
SERIES A
May 2021
$1m
SEED
Total funding: $54m
Company benefits
- Excellent health, dental and vision insurance covered up to 100% by Heirloom (FSA option)
- 16 weeks paid leave for all Heirloom employees, regardless of primary/secondary caregiver status
- Generous stock options
- Unlimited PTO for salaried employees & 80 hours for full time hourly employees
- 401(k)
- Monthly health and wellness reimbursement
- Robust annual education and conference budget, including airfare and hotel costs
Company values
- Radical Honesty: Bottom line - we are open, transparent, and inclusive in everything we do. We aren't scared to challenge each other, but bring clear motives and our best intentions when we do
- Persistent Optimism: We carry an infinite amount of optimistic energy with us on our journey, constantly chipping away at what may seem insurmountable
- Maximize Learning Rate: Compounding knowledge is our key to victory - we continuously hone our crafts, seek the fastest paths to new learning, and are quick to absorb new knowledge
Company HQ
Dogpatch, San Francisco, CA
Articles
Leadership
Shashank Samala
(CEO)Previously founded Tempo Automation, a robotics and software company that raised millions in funding from venture capitalists.
Noah McQueen
(Head of Research)Earned a PhD in Chemical Engineering from the University of Pennsylvania. Worked as a Science Advisor at Carbon Direct for a year.
Salary benchmarks
We don't have enough data yet to provide salary benchmarks for this role.
Submit your salary to help other candidates with crowdsourced salary estimates.
Share this job
View 4 more jobs at Heirloom