Founding Software Engineer – Full Stack

About the role

Data is central to Windfall Bio’s mission. Our products rely on accurate measurement, reporting, verification, and insights across the “Methane Capture to Value” pipeline, supporting GHG emission reduction and organic fertilizer production. Since our target customers are global enterprises, our web applications and services must be enterprise-grade and scalable.

As a founding engineer of the Software and AI team, you will

• Frontend Development: Establish the frontend framework and build a reusable component library for Windfall Bio’s web application.

• Data-Driven UX: Develop the web application with a combination of traditional and GenAI-based UX components, focusing on storytelling through data insights.

• Backend & Infrastructure: Design and implement scalable infrastructure using AWS services, including Lambda, ECS, and RDS.

• API Development: Create APIs and microservices that support Windfall Bio’s customers, the carbon credit marketplace, and ESG compliance.

• Collaborate & Iterate: Work closely with internal and external stakeholders to gather requirements and iterate on features to improve the platform.

Your work will have a direct impact on the fight against climate change. For real. :)

If you're excited about using technology to save the planet, we want to hear from you!

About you

First and foremost, you are a senior software engineer who knows how to ship production quality software. Next, you are an expert in the craft of building and shipping web applications that are loved by customers. You are a design savvy Frontend developer as well as a robust backend engineer and can fluidly move between them. You have worked in startups and know how to manage application stability and robustness with speed to iterate. You have built enterprise grade software.

• 5+ years of software engineering experience with world class teams

• Expert in Frontend Development using JavaScript/React/Next.js

• Proficient in Python/Fast API or Flask for backend development

• Deep experience building on a public cloud, preferably AWS (S3, RDS, DynamoDB, ECS, Fargate, Lambda).

• IaC: Experience with Terraform or a desire to learn

• API Development: Proficient in designing and building robust APIs

• Low ego, high empathy, and the capacity to collaborate effectively with scientists and bioengineers.

• Thrive in a fast paced, ambiguous, high-growth environment

Additional Information

Location

Hybrid, minimum 3 days in week in office San Mateo, Bay Area, California. Remote only maybe considered under very special circumstances.

Benefits

• Medical, Dental, and Vision Health Coverage
• Maternity/Paternity Leave Policies

• Flexible Spending Account

• Employee Assistance Program

• Flexible Vacation Policy

The base salary range for this full-time position is $150-$210k plus equity and benefits. The range displayed on each job posting reflects the minimum and maximum target for new hire salaries for the position across all locations. Within the range, individual pay is determined by factors including job-related skills, experience, relevant education or training, and location.