Lithos Carbon is revolutionizing the carbon capture industry through innovative enhanced rock weathering technology. As a Senior Software Engineer, you'll be at the forefront of building the operating system for one of the largest carbon dioxide removal efforts in history. The role combines full-stack development with environmental impact, working directly with the Head of Engineering.
The company leverages agriculture, mining, and transportation industries to achieve massive scale in CO2 removal. Your work will involve creating sophisticated software solutions including geospatial tools, data pipelines, and laboratory management systems. The technology stack includes React, TypeScript, Phoenix, and PostgreSQL, requiring both technical expertise and creative problem-solving abilities.
Lithos is backed by prominent investors like Union Square Ventures and Greylock Partners, with customers including Stripe, Alphabet, Shopify, and McKinsey's Frontier program. The company offers competitive compensation ($140,000-$180,000), comprehensive benefits, and the opportunity to work remotely while making a significant environmental impact.
The ideal candidate will thrive in an early-stage environment, possess strong full-stack development skills, and be comfortable with autonomous decision-making. You'll need to balance quick solutions with long-term architectural considerations while working on diverse technical challenges. This role offers the unique opportunity to apply software engineering expertise to combat climate change while working with a team of industry-leading scientists and proven entrepreneurs.