Staff Software Engineer

Sylvera provides carbon data for genuine climate impact, helping organizations evaluate carbon projects that capture, remove, or avoid emissions.
Backend
Staff Software Engineer
Hybrid
101 - 500 Employees
8+ years of experience
Enterprise SaaS · Finance

Description For Staff Software Engineer

Sylvera is a mission-driven company providing carbon data for genuine climate impact, with a focus on incentivizing investment in real climate action. Founded in 2020, they've raised over $96M and have 150+ employees across London, New York, Belgrade, and Singapore.

As a Staff Full Stack Engineer, you'll play a crucial role in shaping their technology platform, working on data-intensive backend applications and customer-facing products. The position requires technical leadership skills, working closely with the VP of Engineering to define and execute platform strategy.

The role combines backend development using Python for data-intensive workflows with frontend development using React, Next.js, and TypeScript. You'll be responsible for designing scalable solutions, implementing APIs, and ensuring seamless integration between different system components.

The ideal candidate should have extensive platform scaling experience, strong Python skills, and modern frontend expertise. They value self-starters who are passionate about climate impact and thrive in evolving environments. The company offers competitive benefits including equity, health insurance, unlimited leave, and strong support for work-life balance.

Working in a hybrid setting from London, you'll be part of a company that's transforming the voluntary carbon markets through technology and data-driven solutions. Their mission to enable effective climate investments makes this an opportunity to combine technical expertise with meaningful environmental impact.

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Responsibilities For Staff Software Engineer

  • Provide technical leadership and execute platform strategy
  • Develop and maintain platform capabilities including APIs and front-end components
  • Design and implement data-intensive backend solutions
  • Build clean, performant user interfaces using React, Next.js, and TypeScript
  • Share knowledge and mentor team members
  • Collaborate across teams to enhance workflows and ensure consistent approaches

Requirements For Staff Software Engineer

Python
TypeScript
React
  • Extensive experience designing and scaling complex platforms across the stack
  • Strong Python skills for backend development and data-intensive workflows
  • Experience in building modern interfaces with React, Next.js, TypeScript, and GraphQL
  • Comfortable working across the full stack
  • Passionate about solving complex technical challenges
  • Self-starter who thrives in evolving environments
  • Care deeply about climate and ecosystems

Benefits For Staff Software Engineer

Equity
Medical Insurance
Mental Health Assistance
Parental Leave
  • Equity in a rapidly growing startup
  • Private Health Insurance and Life Assurance
  • Unlimited annual leave
  • Enhanced parental leave
  • Up to 20 days paid sick leave
  • £500 WFH allowance
  • Best tech equipment provided
  • Mental Health support via Spill
  • Monthly team socials

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