Cyclops is an AI-powered platform focused on measuring, monitoring, and verifying natural capital at scale.
The mission is to convert petabytes of Earth observation imagery into auditable metrics of carbon stocks, vegetation health, and land use change to facilitate climate finance.
The role involves designing the entire product pipeline from raw data ingestion to API development for carbon registries and dashboards.
Each line of code contributes to significant climate impact by supporting nature-based projects.
The position offers a chance to work with cutting-edge technology without legacy constraints, allowing for optimal choices in data storage and cloud services.
The work environment includes collaboration with leading academics to enhance understanding of the technology and its applications.
There is an opportunity for career growth through hiring and mentoring future engineers and setting long-term technical direction.
Requirements:
Candidates must have fluency across the technology stack, including Typescript, React/Next.js, Node.js, and Python for data and machine learning tasks.
Experience with data infrastructure tools such as Dask/DuckDB, S3, and data pipelining with Apache Airflow is required.
Knowledge of GIS and remote sensing tools, including Google Earth Engine, QGIS, and various data processing libraries, is essential.
Proficiency in data visualization tools like D3/Charts.js and Mapbox/Leaflet is necessary.
Candidates should possess cloud and DevOps skills, including experience with Docker, IaC, and observability tools.
A strong understanding of distributed systems and data versioning at a large scale is important.
A proactive attitude and the ability to work with ambiguity are required, as is a mission-driven mindset focused on combating climate change.
Extra credit will be given for experience in team leadership, familiarity with decentralized storage solutions, and knowledge of machine learning and environmental science.
Benefits:
The position offers a competitive salary along with meaningful equity in the company.
Cyclops promotes a remote-first and asynchronous work culture, with team members located in Europe and the USA.
Employees receive a stipend for hardware, conferences, and learning opportunities.
There is a unique chance to shape the future of geospatial data in decentralized climate finance.
