Staff Engineer

Join Carbon Direct on the journey to get to net zero by designing and implementing a robust, scalable data platform that enhances scientific capabilities and has a measurable climate impact. The Staff Engineer will lead the design, implementation, and expansion of the data platform and establish best practices and technical direction for the team.

Requirements

• Extensive experience in data engineering, platform engineering, or a related discipline
• Deep expertise in at least one major cloud data ecosystem (AWS, GCP, or Azure) and familiarity with modern data stack tooling
• Strong software engineering fundamentals with proficiency in Python and/or Scala/Java for data systems
• Ability to operate at both the strategic architectural level and the hands-on implementation level
• Strong communication skills with the ability to influence technical direction and align cross-functional stakeholders

Benefits

• Comprehensive nationwide medical, dental, and vision coverage
• Flexible vacation policy and ten company-wide holidays, plus annual winter break between Christmas and New Year's
• 16 weeks of fully paid parental and family leave with no tenure requirement
• Remote-friendly work culture with annual company-wide retreats
• Reimbursement for work-from-home setup and monthly work-from-home stipend