At Aclima our aim is to help people understand and act upon environmental data. We are looking for a passionate UI / Front End Developer to create elegant online tools that simplify problems, automate tasks, and expand environmental intelligence. You’ll be taking your love for creative design combined with logical problem solving to develop fluid and natural web experiences.
Today, our data interfaces live on the web;tomorrow they may be on phones, walls, in virtual reality, or as part of AI assistants. We are always envisioning and experimenting.
We work in a focused, purpose-driven atmosphere which encourages rapid iteration, crazy ideas, and collaborative empathy. Aclima is unique in its breadth of multi-disciplinary work;expect to collaborate with climate scientists, electrical engineers, lab technicians, data scientists, product managers, and more on a regular basis.
Because of our open-ended problem space, we emphasize flexibility, core knowledge, and openness to learn. We believe great interfaces need to be wherever our insights are.
If this sounds exciting, please apply to join our team! We would love to talk 🙂
Qualifications
- 3+ years professional experience developing for the web (JavaScript, HTML, CSS, Web APIs) in a production environment
- Familiarity with how to handle large data sets. This includes knowledge of data structures, algorithms, and tools Passionate about code quality and knows how to enforce it
- Ability to constantly empathize with the user
- Experience turning low-fidelity designs into elegant user interfaces Constant desire to learn
Bonus Qualities
- We use modern web technologies when possible, such as ES6, TypeScript, Webpack, React, Redux, D3, and more. Familiarity with them would be great.
- Mobile development experience
- Experience with data visualization, especially geospatial
- Broad programming experience with different teams (open source, small, large), environments (web, desktop, server, mobile), and paradigms (object-oriented, functional, declarative, type-driven, test-driven, etc)
- Graphics (OpenGL, WebGL, DirectX) experience
- A code or design portfolio
- Independent work in open source, blog posts, etc
- B.S. in Computer Science or another technical degree
Please know that you can be a great candidate even if you don’t have everything we’ve described above. You might also possess important skills and experience we haven’t considered. If that’s you, don’t hesitate to apply and tell us about yourself (especially in your cover letter).
About Aclima
Aclima’s mission is to provide governments, businesses, and communities with a new class of environmental intelligence to reduce air pollution and climate-changing emissions.
Aclima was founded to deliver on its mission of protecting people and the planet by putting air pollution on the map, through an entirely new approach to environmental quantification and analysis. Since 2008, Aclima has invested in extensive R&D to pioneer the science of hyperlocal air quality measurement and analysis. In parallel, we’ve been building the capabilities required to engage and support local communities, and deliver products that meet the unique needs of policymakers and businesses.
The company has developed and validated its science and technology through international deployments, partnerships with leading scientific institutions, including the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency, and deep collaboration with both the public and private sectors. Aclima holds some of the earliest patents in this space, for networked, wearable and mobile air quality sensing and associated methodologies.
Aclima was recognized as a World Economic Forum Technology Pioneer, was named one of the prestigious Global Cleantech 100 companies, and our CEO Davida Herzl has been named one of Fast Company’s 100 Most Creative People in Business. The company is headquartered in San Francisco, CA. For more information, visit www.aclima.io.
Equal Employment Opportunity
Aclima is committed to diversity in our organization and building an equitable and inclusive environment for people of all backgrounds and experiences. We’re taking steps to meet that goal, and have proudly made the Kapor Capital Founders’Commitment. Aclima provides equal employment opportunities (EEO) to all employees and applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability or genetics. In addition to federal law requirements, Aclima complies with applicable state and local laws governing nondiscrimination in employment in every location.
We especially encourage members of traditionally underrepresented communities to apply, including women, people of color, LGBTQ people, veterans, and people with disabilities.
Full-time position only. Out of area candidates will be considered.
Compensation and Benefits
Aside from the deep fulfillment of working alongside world-class colleagues to make a positive impact in people’s lives, and improve planetary and public health, Aclima offers competitive compensation, equity potential, and excellent benefits. Benefits include medical/dental/vision/Life/LTD, 401K, commuter and wellness credits, company events, and an extraordinary culture.