About Us
All across the world, from the azure pools of Turkey and Oman to the travertine terraces of Yellowstone, our planet quietly pulls carbon dioxide from the air and turns it to stone. For eons, Earth has relied on this process to balance its carbon cycle. What if it could be harnessed? What if we could do it faster, in larger quantities, and at a low enough cost to make it an effective tool in the fight against climate change?
At Heirloom, we are turning that into reality. We use the natural carbon capture properties of abundant minerals to pull CO2 from the air, and store it permanently underground. We come to work every day to slow climate change, and are united behind a single, common goal - to remove 1 billion tons of CO2 from the sky by 2035, and to not stop before we get there.
We bring together the precise recipe of science, technology, know-how, and strategy necessary to make low cost, high quality carbon removal a reality. If we’re successful, we will directly mitigate climate change, build a world we can proudly hand over to our children and grandchildren, and catalyze an industry that will rival the largest the world has ever seen. If you want to change the planet, come join us.
About The Role
In this dynamic and impactful role, you will be developing backend software applications to enhance understanding of carbon removal through mineralization and optimize operations in our direct air capture plants. Responsibilities include designing, implementing, testing, and deploying production software applications while contributing to overall software architecture and developing reusable frameworks. Additionally, you will create technical documentation to explain design decisions, conduct code and design reviews, and lead projects with a small team of engineers. Mentorship to other software engineers and contribution to software team processes are also key aspects of the role.
What you will bring
You bring 5+ years of experience in developing production backend software. Proficiency in Python and/or Golang programming languages, along with experience using Github and SQL, is a must. Additionally, your expertise spans across knowledge of containerization platforms, relational databases, production monitoring tools, and strong technical communication skills. You thrive in a role where you tackle ambiguous problem statements, manage multiple tasks concurrently, and lead projects. Bonus points if you have experience with machine communication protocols, machine virtualization software, and statistical analysis using Python libraries.
You don’t have to have every listed requirement and skill to be a great fit - you may even teach us something about what we should be looking for! If you are passionate about this opportunity and think you have the skills to succeed, please apply!
Perks and Benefits
- Robust health coverage. Excellent health, dental and vision insurance covered up to 100% by Heirloom. FSA option.
- Generous parental leave. 16 weeks paid leave for all Heirloom employees, regardless of primary/secondary caregiver status.
- Generous stock options.
- Flexible time off. Unlimited PTO for exempt (salaried) employees & 120 hours for full time non-exempt (hourly) employees.
- 401(k).
- Stay healthy. Monthly health and wellness reimbursement.
- Learn on the job. Robust annual education and conference budget, including airfare and hotel costs.
Physical Demand Description
Requirements
The following requirements also apply to any roles which will spend any time working in our plants or construction sites (all technician and operations roles, most engineering roles, and many other roles):
- Ability to work in outdoor environments (example: hot sun, cold, wind, rain, crawl spaces, etc.). Stop work will be called when it is unsafe to work.
- Position may require working at heights including; climbing ladders/equipment, stairs, elevators, and working on scissor lifts.
- Capable of performing repetitive duties including; lifting up to 50 lbs., bending, pushing, pulling, and standing for long periods of time.
- Experience using basic hand and power tools safely.