Earthshot provides tech-enabled carbon development support and cutting-edge scientific predictive analytics to enhance every stage of a carbon project. We work with global clients by leveraging technology to bring science-backed rigor to carbon markets to accelerate the development and financing of nature-based solutions. Our vision at Earthshot is to scale reforestation and conservation globally to a level that meets the ecological and climate crises challenge. As a product, Earthshot’s goal is to be the easiest and best way to develop and finance a nature restoration or conservation carbon project.

A few highlights we’re excited about:

• Product: Released LandOS v2, a pioneering product innovation that automates many of the most time-consuming steps in developing a carbon project.
• Projects: over 1 million hectares under conservation and reforestation with $25m+ in projects financed in 2023
• Financial: 100%+ yoy growth and now closing Series A to grow the team

Earthshot's current focus is to scale carbon development work for reforestation and conservation, prioritize regulations and automation in technology and science, and explore projects with adjacent ecosystems like mangroves, Improved Forest Management (IFM), and agroforestry, and we need your help to do it.

The Role: Senior Frontend Developer

In this pivotal role at Earthshot Labs, you will lead the frontend development of our internal web application used for geospatial carbon analytics in nature-based solutions. Your expertise will not only enhance the user experience for our internal team but also ensure that the outputs, such as detailed reports, are valuable and accessible for external customers.

This role is tailored for a versatile front-end developer with proficiency in frontend and a decent understanding of backend development, utilizing skills in React, Next.js, Python, and FastAPI. We are seeking an individual who not only possesses technical expertise but also has a deep understanding of user requirements, both internal and external. The ideal candidate will contribute to the development of geospatial tools that align with our mission of ecological restoration.

1-year outcomes

 You will have taken full ownership of the front-end portion of our LandOS application, collaborated with the entire technical and science teams to ship new features into production, visited a project site for on-the-ground customer research, and met the entire team at one of our annual retreats.

Responsibilities

• Lead the development of the LandOS front-end, crafting a sophisticated and integrated information platform that merges diverse data streams and analytical insights into a cohesive user experience.
• Work closely with our science team to effectively deploy forecasting models, optimizing their integration across our mixed server and serverless infrastructure in a distributed cloud setting.
• Oversee the full project lifecycle, from initial conception and design through to deployment and continuous improvement, ensuring high-quality outcomes and efficient delivery.
• Stay informed about emerging trends and advancements in technology, and leverage this knowledge to enhance the platform's ability to facilitate and support global ecological restoration efforts.

Skills and qualities for the role

• Experience writing effective, modern JavaScript (ES6/ES7/TypeScript) on the client and the server.
• Experience with Python
• At least 3 years of experience in developing dynamic user interfaces using React
• Experience with Next.js or similar framework for server-side rendering and efficient frontend development
• Demonstrated experience with web mapping libraries, such as Mapbox
• Demonstrated experience working with geospatial raster and vector data formats such as cloud-optimized GeoTIFF, NetCDF, geojson, KML, etc.
• Proficiency in deploying web applications to a major cloud platform (we use GCP)
• Knowledge of distributed systems in cloud environments and a strong understanding of different data architectures, including NoSQL and SQL databases
• Strong track record in managing and presenting complex data within web environments, as showcased in previous work
• A deep love for nature and desire to help build a more integrated future for humanity within it
• Great design skills and attention to detail

Nice to Haves:

• Experience working at an early-stage startup
• Experience in crafting responsive UIs with Tailwind CSS
• Proficiency in FastAPI for backend API development
• Knowledge of Google EarthEngine, GDAL, and geopandas
• Understanding of nature-based carbon credit sector

Details

Salary: $132,000 to $186,000 for US-based Senior Engineers, adjusted for skill and location. International salaries are modified based on local cost of living.

For US full time employees benefits include medical, dental, vision, unlimited PTO, parental leave policy and a flexible work environment. At Earthshot, our diverse team spans the globe. While our preference is for candidates based in the USA, we remain open to exceptionally talented international applicants. We ask all team members to ensure a minimum four-hour overlap with the Eastern Time Zone for effective collaboration. Please be aware, however, that we do not currently offer visa sponsorships for relocation to the USA.

Working at Earthshot

We are a close community of international team members working remotely. Each team member determines their day-to-day. We practice transparency, autonomy, and authenticity. We use Slack, Notion, Rippling, Zoom and GSuite. We have full participation at the weekly all hands and host annual team retreats. We appreciate good humor, kindness, and a genuine love of this planet. More about the hiring process and our sector here.

We are committed to fostering an inclusive and diverse workplace where every individual feels valued, respected, and empowered to bring their authentic selves to work. We believe in the power of diversity, not just in terms of backgrounds or experiences, but also in the unique abilities of individuals to offer fresh perspectives and innovative ideas. We actively seek to create an environment where differences are celebrated and leveraged to drive positive change. We embrace diversity in all its forms, including but not limited to race, ethnicity, gender, sexual orientation, age, ability or religion.

If you feel called to join our team, please fill out this application. We look forward to connecting with you!

Please note: We are unable to sponsor or take over sponsorship of an employment Visa at this time.