Lead Engineer - Frontend

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Description

•Schmidt Futures is seeking a Senior Frontend Engineer to lead a one-year immersive media project with a partner climate nonprofit. •This position will lead frontend development for a technology and data solution to advance climate initiatives, with a particular focus on leveraging 3D, Virtual Reality (VR), or Extended Reality (XR) technologies for climate data visualization. •Responsibilities include technical leadership as well as mentorship for early-career technologists in the Technologists for Global Transformation (TGT) program. •This full-time, remote role with occasional travel to New York or within the US offers a unique opportunity to drive impact in climate-tech. •This role is for a lead engineer to develop innovative solutions that leverage emerging technologies to drive climate impact.

Requirements

•5-10 years of experience building, designing, and implementing frontend architecture with modern stacks. •Previous experience with data visualization or analysis tools, ideally with climate, scientific, or time-series data •Visual, graphic or digital design experience •Prior experience building 3D, AR, or VR technology •Entrepreneurial mindset with a bias toward action and comfort in ambiguous environments. •Passion for social impact work and leveraging technology to address global challenges.

Benefits

•Compensation: $200,000+ annually, eligible for benefits. •Opportunity for renewal based on project needs and mutual interest. •Potential to expand networks, deepen expertise in climate-tech, and explore pathways to incubate social ventures.