Staff Software Engineer, Fullstack

ClimateAI; San Francisco (CA); On-site; USD 150,000 - 240,000; Full time

Job summary

Join a forward-thinking company dedicated to combating climate change as a Staff Software Engineer. In this pivotal role, you'll develop innovative tools that transform climate data into actionable insights, empowering users from farmers to policymakers. Collaborate with a passionate team of engineers and scientists to create scalable, resilient systems that make a real-world impact. With a focus on fullstack development, you'll guide product direction and mentor fellow engineers, all while contributing to a mission that aims to safeguard our planet's future. If you're ready to make a difference, this opportunity is for you.

Benefits

Competitive salary and equity

Medical, dental, vision benefits

Learning budget per year

Unlimited PTO policy

Flexible working hours

Diversity and inclusion initiatives

Qualifications

• 8+ years of software engineering experience with a focus on complex systems.
• Experience in fullstack development with backend and frontend technologies.

Responsibilities

• Build and scale systems that leverage climate data for impactful decision-making.
• Lead cross-functional projects and mentor other engineers.

Skills

Software Engineering

Fullstack Development

Python

Go

Node.js

React

TypeScript

Architectural Thinking

Mentoring

Clear Communication

Job description

At ClimateAi, we choose to act.

We believe resilience is just as urgent as mitigation. We are building technology to empower people and industries to make smarter, faster decisions in the face of weather volatility.

Our mission is to climate-proof the global economy, with the goal of achieving zero loss of lives, livelihoods, and nature. From farmers and supply chain managers to risk analysts and policymakers, our users depend on ClimateAi’s forecasts and insights to prepare for what’s coming and take action in time.

In 2022, ClimateAi was recognized by TIME Magazine’s Best Inventions, alongside innovators like OpenAI, for our breakthrough work in climate resilience technology.

What if your next position helped protect entire communities and safeguard the future of food, water, and livelihoods?

As a Staff Software Engineer, you will build tools that make a difference for people and the planet. You will build systems that turn climate data and models into outputs that help people and organizations act with confidence. Whether it is a risk dashboard for a global supply chain or a yield forecast for a farm halfway around the world, your work will blend technical solutions with real-world impact.

We combine the latest advancements in transformer-based AI, geospatial data processing, machine learning, and agronomic process-based models to simplify decision-making for our customers. We’re looking for experienced engineers with a strong foundation in building and shipping software—and a desire to push their skills further in these areas.

You’ll collaborate with an interdisciplinary team of engineers, climate scientists, researchers, and product leaders who share a strong sense of urgency and purpose.

We are growing our in-person presence at our new San Francisco, CA office and are looking for engineers excited to build things.

You can help shape a more resilient future, if you choose to act.

At ClimateAi, we value engineers who bring depth in their craft and curiosity beyond it. As a Staff Software Engineer– Fullstack, you will play a key role in shaping both the systems we build and the teams that build them. You will help guide product direction, mentor other engineers, and contribute to cross-functional efforts that span across the organization.

This role blends hands-on development with technical leadership. You will work across the stack, from backend services to frontend interfaces, while collaborating with data scientists, designers, and domain experts to ensure our platforms are scalable, resilient, and easy to build on. We are looking for someone who enjoys solving complex problems, elevating the work of others, and building technology with real-world impact.

Desired Background

• 8+ years of software engineering experience, including time in a senior or staff-level role
• Proven ability to design and scale complex, distributed systems
• Fullstack development experience across backend (e.g., Python, Go, Node.js) and frontend technologies (e.g., React, TypeScript)
• Strong architectural thinking and long-term system design skills
• Experience leading cross-functional projects and setting technical direction
• Track record of mentoring and leveling up other engineers
• Clear communicator who can align technical decisions with product goals
• Bonus (not required):
  • Familiarity with climate data, geospatial systems, or AI/ML integration
  • Experience in an early stage start up

Compensation

The base compensation range for employees based in the US is $150,000-240,000 and equity in line with experience and company stage. This salary range may be inclusive of several career levels at ClimateAi and will be narrowed during the interview process based on a number of factors, including the candidate’s experience, qualifications, business need and US location.

What We Offer You

• Competitive salary and equity
• Medical, dental, vision benefits
• Learning budget per year
• Unlimited PTO policy with minimum time off requirements
• Flexible working hours on many teams
• Culture of diversity and inclusion including employee resource groups
  • Work with smart, curious, passionate people and be part of the mission to help the world

Culture

At ClimateAi we are driven by a united passion to tackle climate change. We believe in a culture of trust and transparency, where feedback is considered an opportunity for us to contribute to each other's personal and professional growth. We recognize the value of diversity and are an equal-opportunity employer. We hire people who are collaborative, adaptable, communicate well, and love to learn. Expect to give and receive constructive feedback, as we are constantly seeking to push the innovation frontier while simultaneously growing as individuals and as a team.