Senior Software Engineer (Full-Stack)

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 position involves creating sophisticated software solutions to tackle mass transfer problems in carbon removal, leveraging agriculture, mining, and transportation industries. You'll be building critical systems including interactive geospatial tools, automated workflows, data pipelines, and laboratory information management systems.

The ideal candidate will bring deep full-stack technical expertise along with empathy and design thinking to scale our interconnected platform. You'll work with modern technologies including React, TypeScript, Phoenix, and PostgreSQL, while having the autonomy to make significant technical decisions.

Backed by prominent investors like Union Square Ventures and Greylock Partners, Lithos has already secured major 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 meaningful impact on climate change.

This role is perfect for an experienced engineer who thrives in ambiguous environments, can balance quick solutions with long-term architectural decisions, and wants to apply their skills to solve critical environmental challenges. You'll be joining a team of industry-leading academic scientists and proven entrepreneurs, working on technology that not only removes carbon dioxide from the atmosphere but also helps farmers improve crop yields.