About Aclima Aclima is a purpose-driven technology company pioneering a new way to diagnose the health of our air and track climate-changing pollution, block-by-block, and around the world. We combine leading-edge sensor technology with climate science and Artificial Intelligence to generate high-resolution maps of emissions. Our mission is to translate billions of scientific measurements into actionable environmental intelligence for governments, companies, and communities, catalyzing bold action for clean air and a healthier planet. As one of Time Magazine’s 100 most influential companies, Aclima has received numerous awards and accolades. Other awards include Fast Company’s 50 Most Innovative Companies in the World, #1 in Data Science, Inc. Magazine’s Best in Business, a Fast Company 2022 World Changing Idea, a WEF Technology Pioneer, and one of the top 100 companies in GovTech for 2023. Aclima is headquartered in the San Francisco Bay Area. To learn more about Aclima, please visit https://aclima.earth. About the Role We are seeking a visionary and experienced Frontend Engineering Lead to spearhead the user experience and visualization of Aclima's core products, including our in-house analytics platform. This role is pivotal to our mission: taking massive datasets of hyperlocal air quality measurements and transforming them into clear, compelling, and intuitive geospatial visualizations that drive policy and community action. You will join a talented team of Frontend, Full-Stack and Backend Engineers, with opportunities to set the technical strategy for our entire frontend stack, and be a hands-on architect and developer. Crucially, you will leverage the CARTO platform—its APIs, visualization libraries (like deck.gl http://deck.gl), and spatial data infrastructure—to build the next generation of our interactive mapping and analytics applications. Key Responsibilities Technical Leadership & Architecture - Lead, mentor, and grow a team of frontend engineers, fostering a culture of technical excellence and high performance. - Define the technical roadmap and architecture for our user-facing applications, emphasizing scalability and performance for large-scale geospatial data. - Serve as the primary technical expert on the integration and utilization of the CARTO platform (APIs, Builder, Analytics Toolbox) within Aclima's product suite. - Establish best practices for code quality, testing, deployment, and performance using modern technologies like React, TypeScript, and WebGL-based visualization frameworks. Geospatial & Data Visualization Development - Design and implement highly performant, custom interactive map visualizations to display block-by-block air quality data, AI-modeled insights, and climate-changing emissions. - Expertly utilize and customize CARTO's visualization libraries (especially deck.gl http://deck.gl and MapLibre GL JS) to render high-resolution data layers (e.g., heatmaps, aggregated zones) efficiently. - Partner closely with Data Science and AI/ML teams to translate complex model outputs (e.g., pollutant source identification, forecasts) into meaningful visual stories and actionable user workflows. - Ensure a seamless, highly-responsive user experience across all our data exploration and reporting tools. Platform Integration & Strategy - Drive the strategic use of CARTO's spatial data capabilities to power our application frontend, optimizing data fetching and rendering of billions of sensor measurements. - Collaborate with Product and Design to translate community, government, and enterprise needs into intuitive interfaces that facilitate data-driven decision-making. Required Skills & Experience - 5+ years of professional experience in frontend engineering, with at least 2+ years in a Lead, Principal, or Staff role, including direct mentorship or technical management. - Expert proficiency with modern JavaScript frameworks, particularly React and TypeScript. - Experience with Python or other scripting languages used in data science pipelines. - Familiarity with cloud platforms (AWS, Google Cloud, or Azure) and CI/CD pipelines. - Deep, hands-on experience with the CARTO Platform, including its APIs, integration patterns, and ecosystem tools. - Proven expertise in geospatial data visualization using high-performance libraries like deck.gl http://deck.gl, MapLibre GL JS, or similar WebGL-based technologies. - Demonstrable experience building visualizations and user interfaces for data science, business intelligence, or AI/ML applications, specifically focused on data exploration and analysis. - Solid understanding of architectural patterns for large-scale data applications (state management, performance optimization, data throttling). Desirable Skills (Bonus Points) - Experience visualizing time-series data or climate model outputs. - Familiarity with cloud data warehousing solutions (e.g., Google BigQuery, Snowflake) and how they integrate with geospatial platforms. - Experience in the environmental, public health, or climate technology domains. - Contributions to open-source geospatial or data visualization projects. - Advanced degree in Computer Science, GIS, or a related technical field. To Apply Please submit your resume. Be prepared to show off your track record of success and explain to us why you’re especially qualified. Pay Transparency The base salary range for this full-time exempt position, if located in the SF Bay Area is $160,000- $190,000+ equity + benefits. Compensation may vary for candidates in other California locations. Our salary ranges are determined by role, level, and location, and are informed by current market data provided by Carta Total Comp, Pave, and Radford. Compensation and Benefits Aside from the fulfillment of working alongside world-class colleagues to make a positive impact in people’s lives, while improving planetary and public health, Aclima offers competitive compensation, equity potential, and excellent benefits. Benefits include medical/dental/vision/Life/AD&D/LTD, 401K, commuter and wellness credits, company events, and an extraordinary culture. 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, and has 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 not be considered unless willing to relocate. Why Join Aclima? You will be joining a mission-driven Public Benefit Corporation at the intersection of climate action, technology, and social equity. This is an unparalleled opportunity to build visually stunning and technically sophisticated products that directly contribute to making air pollution visible and driving measurable change for communities worldwide. If you are passionate about using your technical leadership and visualization expertise to solve one of the planet's most critical challenges, we want to talk to you. Help us transform hyperlocal air quality data into planetary impact.

Aclima is seeking a startup-to-scale Chief Operating Officer to build and run a disciplined operating system that increases execution speed, delivery predictability, and cross-functional alignment across product, engineering, go-to-market, and finance. The right leader creates structure from ambiguity in a hybrid services-plus-software and data business, translates strategy into measurable outcomes through clear cadence and accountability. We seek a high-trust, low-ego operator who raises leadership effectiveness, reduces friction, and delivers complex programs in regulated and public-sector environments while upholding a culture of high performance. A demonstrated skillset of utilizing AI tools to improve speed, automation, and efficiency across the org is vital. Reporting to the Chief Executive Officer and partnering closely with the board and founders, this role is accountable for turning priorities into repeatable execution. About Aclima Aclima is pioneering an entirely new way to scientifically monitor and respond to air pollution in communities, and track the effectiveness of focused mitigation efforts. We leverage cutting-edge sensor technology mounted on fleets of mapping vehicles to measure air pollution, greenhouse gases, methane, and air toxics across entire cities, states, and regions at block-level resolution. Aclima’s platform gathers and translates billions of scientific measurements into insights at the source level, providing Environmental Intelligence for governments, industry, and communities. Our free app delivers address-level air pollution insights for the communities we serve. Aclima is a purpose-driven technology company helping to catalyze bold climate action that protects community health, reduces emissions, and supports smart government. Aclima is one of Time Magazine’s 100 most influential companies. Other awards include Fast Company’s 50 Most Innovative Companies in the World, #1 in Data Science, Inc. Magazine’s Best in Business, a Fast Company 2022 World Changing Idea, a WEF Technology Pioneer, and one of the top 100 companies in GovTech for 2023. Aclima is headquartered in San Francisco. To learn more about Aclima, please visit https://aclima.earth. About the Role Aclima is looking for a Chief Operating Officer who can help turn strategy into consistent execution as we grow. This role will work closely with the CEO and leadership team to align priorities, strengthen how teams operate, and ensure we deliver on our commitments across product, engineering, go-to-market, and operations. We’re looking for a thoughtful operator who brings structure to complex environments, improves how teams collaborate, and helps the company move faster with clarity and accountability. The right person will raise the bar on execution while helping maintain a culture that values trust, ownership, and high performance. This is a unique opportunity to help shape how Aclima scales, building systems and rhythms that support both strong results and a healthy, mission-driven culture. Key Responsibilities The ideal candidate is a hands-on, high-horsepower operator who has successfully built and scaled operating systems in venture-backed technology companies, and who can operate at multiple altitudes: from aligning executives and running weekly operating rhythm, to building cross-functional planning and accountability, to removing blockers and making fast, high-quality decisions with incomplete information. Success in this role requires clarity, urgency, and strong stakeholder orchestration, with excellent communication and follow-through, and a demonstrated ability to shape leadership behaviors, coaching systems, and performance expectations that result in sustained high performance. This leader must also be a trusted partner to the founders, with a track record of stewarding founder-led companies, protecting founder intent, and operating with discretion and consistency as an extension of the founding team. What success looks like in the first 180 days: - Establish a clear company operating cadence that is lightweight, repeatable, and decision-oriented, including weekly executive operating reviews, cross-functional program reviews, and a monthly operating review tied to company priorities. - Implement a single source of truth for company health, including delivery, quality and performance, customer outcomes, pipeline and forecast quality, margin and burn discipline, employee morale, and hiring plan versus budget. - Improve delivery reliability by defining commitment and launch criteria, clarifying ownership, and installing program management for cross-team initiatives that touch engineering, operations, and customer delivery. - Build systems and evaluate processes across the organization that could benefit from AI tools to increase speed and automation. - Strengthen cross-functional handoffs from go-to-market to delivery and customer success by establishing clear intake, scoping, and change-control practices that protect delivery capacity and customer trust. - Partner with finance to tighten budget-to-actual discipline, identify margin levers, and strengthen vendor and capacity planning. - Assess leadership and organizational gaps, clarify accountability, and propose targeted changes that improve effectiveness without creating bureaucracy. - Establish high-performance operating norms across the leadership team, including clear goals, explicit ownership, measurable standards, regular feedback, and consistent consequences, and ensure these norms cascade into how teams plan, communicate, and deliver. Operating Leadership and Execution - Build and run Aclima’s operating system, including planning, weekly cadence, decision logs, and accountability mechanisms that drive follow-through. - Align priorities across product, engineering, operations, sales, and customer success so commitments match capacity and delivery remains predictable. - Establish and track operating metrics that connect inputs to outcomes, and drive decisions when metrics drift. - Lead cross-functional execution on the company’s highest-priority initiatives and customer programs, ensuring risks are surfaced early and resolved quickly. High-Performance Culture and Leadership Effectiveness - Set and reinforce clear performance standards across the company, and ensure leaders translate strategy into measurable goals, ownership, and outcomes. - Build out management operating frameworks that enable high performance, including crisp communication, strong planning hygiene, effective one-on-ones, effective feedback loops, and accountability for commitments. - Partner with the CEO, board, and functional leaders on organizational design, leadership development, and talent upgrades as needed to ensure the right people are in the right roles. - Strengthen hiring, onboarding, and performance management practices so Aclima consistently attracts, develops, and retains high performers. - Create a culture where teams learn & iterate quickly and improve continuously through postmortems, retrospectives, and practical process fixes. Delivery and Program Operations - Install program management for complex initiatives that require coordination across engineering, data operations, field operations, and customer delivery. - Improve roadmap and program delivery predictability through clear sequencing, capacity planning, and explicit commitment practices. - Strengthen quality practices, including incident response and post-incident learning loops, to reduce repeat issues and improve reliability. GTM and Customer Operations - Partner with go-to-market leadership to improve forecast accuracy, pipeline hygiene, and the internal deal and delivery review process. - Ensure customer onboarding and delivery have clear milestones, measurable outcomes, and a repeatable path to renewal and expansion. - Drive disciplined scoping and change management so customer commitments remain defensible and delivery teams stay focused. Finance and Business Operations - Partner with finance on budget-to-actual management, model accuracy, margin improvement, vendor management, and operating planning. - Improve internal processes around contract management, procurement support, and delivery economics in a hybrid services plus software business. People, Organization, and Communication - Clarify roles, responsibilities, and decision rights across teams; establish operating norms that encourage fast, high-quality decisions. - Support hiring plan and performance management discipline, ensuring the organization scales responsibly. - Raise the quality of internal communication so teams understand priorities, tradeoffs, and what success looks like. Risk, Compliance, and Governance - Ensure operating practices support work in regulated and public-sector environments, including documentation discipline, privacy and security readiness, and audit-friendly execution. - Ensure clear, documented, and repeatable safety, compliance, and training protocols across all physical operations. - Provide clear, regular operating updates to the Chief Executive Officer and board-level stakeholders as needed. Must-have Qualifications: - Experienced operating leader: 10 plus years of experience leading operations in venture-backed technology companies, with senior leadership experience in a chief operating officer, general manager, head of operations, or equivalent role. - Proven culture builder: Demonstrated experience building and sustaining high-performance cultures in small to mid-size technology organizations, including setting clear standards, coaching leaders, strengthening feedback and accountability systems, and making decisive talent calls when needed. - Hybrid offering experience: Has operated a business that combines services delivery with software and data products, and understands how to manage capacity, margin, and quality across both. - Execution discipline: Demonstrated ability to install operating rhythm, define metrics, improve predictability, and drive follow-through in ambiguous environments. - Cross-functional leadership: Credible partner to product and engineering leaders as well as go-to-market and finance; strong stakeholder management and change leadership. - Regulated or public-sector delivery familiarity: Experience operating in environments where defensibility, compliance, and public scrutiny matter. - Strategic and tactical: Can set direction, make tradeoffs, and also roll up sleeves to unblock teams, build systems, and deliver outcomes. - Resilient operator: Thrives in startup environments, operates with urgency and grit, and brings a calm, structured approach in periods of uncertainty. Strong Plus: - Experience in environmental monitoring, geospatial analytics, climate programs, emissions measurement, or public health data. - Experience operating alongside government customers, including procurement, privacy, communications, and community-facing stakeholders, with clear role boundaries. - Experience scaling from early commercial traction to repeatable operating cadence and metrics-driven management. - Experience with security and compliance readiness in government technology products and services. Pay Transparency The base salary range for candidates in the SF Bay Area, New York City, Los Angeles, Boston, Chicago, Washington DC, or the Seattle metro region is $250,000 to $350,000 depending on skill level, track record, and experience. Our salary ranges are determined by role, level, and location, and are informed by current market data provided by Carta Total Comp. Within those ranges, individual pay is determined by exact region and additional factors, including job-related skills, experience, and relevant education or training. The hiring manager can share more about the specific salary range for your geographic region during the hiring process. Employee must continue to reside within 90 miles of location used to determine starting salary, otherwise Aclima reserves the right to make regional adjustments to pay. Benefits Aside from the fulfillment of working alongside world-class colleagues to make a positive impact in people’s lives, while improving planetary and public health, Aclima offers competitive compensation, equity potential, and excellent benefits. Benefits include medical/dental/vision/Life/AD&D/LTD, 401K, wellness credits, company events, and an extraordinary culture. To Apply Please submit your resume. Be prepared to show off your track record of success and explain to us why you’re especially qualified. 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, and has 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, but SF Bay Area is strongly preferred.

TL;DR Aclima is seeking a Senior Technical Project Manager to lead execution of complex, science-heavy programs that combine field data collection, scientific advisory/consulting, and software-enabled deliverables for government agencies, utilities, and other regulated customers. This role is ideal for a technically fluent project leader who can run multi-partner programs end-to-end—aligning stakeholders, managing budgets and schedules, de-risking execution, and producing defensible, high-quality deliverables that stand up to technical review and public scrutiny. If you thrive in ambiguity, love building structure, and can translate between scientists, engineers, and customers, we want to hear from you. This role is preferably based in the San Francisco Bay Area, though candidates in other locations may be considered. About Aclima Aclima is pioneering an entirely new way to scientifically monitor and respond to air pollution in communities, and track the effectiveness of focused mitigation efforts. We leverage cutting-edge sensor technology mounted on fleets of mapping vehicles to measure air pollution, greenhouse gases, methane, and air toxics across entire cities, states, and regions at block-level resolution. Our professional analytics software, Aclima Pro, translates billions of scientific measurements into insights at the source level, providing Environmental Intelligence for governments, industry, and communities. Our free app delivers address-level air pollution insights for the communities we serve. Aclima is a purpose-driven technology company helping to catalyze bold climate action that protects community health, reduces emissions, and supports smart government. Aclima is one of Time Magazine’s 100 most influential companies. Other awards include Fast Company’s 50 Most Innovative Companies in the World, #1 in Data Science, Inc. Magazine’s Best in Business, a Fast Company 2022 World Changing Idea, a WEF Technology Pioneer, and one of the top 100 companies in GovTech for 2023. Aclima is headquartered in the San Francisco Bay Area. To learn more about Aclima, please visit https://aclima.earth. About the Role We are seeking a Senior Technical Project Manager who will be directly responsible for planning and delivering Aclima’s most complex customer programs—from kickoff through final deliverables and closeout. Reporting to the VP of Engineering, this role is pivotal to ensuring Aclima delivers science-forward work on time, on budget, and to a defensible standard. Given the scientific rigor and external technical review involved, a PhD degree is highly preferred. Aclima programs often involve: - Scientific methods development and QA/QC planning - Coordinated field operations (mobile monitoring fleets and/or stationary deployments) - Rigorous calibration schedules - Data pipelines and analytics deliverables - Consulting outputs (plans, reports, technical memos, methods documentation, interpretation guidance) - Multi-stakeholder communications (program owners, technical reviewers, procurement, legal/privacy, communications) - You must be comfortable operating at multiple altitudes: managing day-to-day execution details while also leading stakeholder alignment, risk management, and decision-making on complex technical tradeoffs. What success looks like in the first 180 days: - Independently lead 1–2 active projects, owning delivery from plan to execution to closeout. - Establish a repeatable program operating cadence: weekly customer syncs, internal standups, milestone reviews, risk tracking, and decision logs. - Implement clear deliverable standards: acceptance criteria, review gates, versioning, and documentation requirements aligned with scientific defensibility. - Improve cross-functional handoffs between Data Science, Engineering, Operations, and Executive teams (clear ownership, timelines, and definitions of done). - Create or strengthen the program toolkit: templates for Monitoring Plans/QAPPs, data delivery specs, reporting formats, and change-control processes. - Demonstrate measurable improvements in schedule predictability, issue resolution time, and customer satisfaction for programs you lead. Responsibilities: Program Leadership & Execution - Own program scope, schedule, budget, and delivery outcomes across scientific monitoring and consulting engagements. - Build detailed project plans (work breakdown structures, milestones, staffing plans, dependencies) and drive execution against them. - Run internal and external program cadences (status reporting, action tracking, steering decisions, escalation pathways). - Manage multiple workstreams and partners simultaneously (internal teams + academic or subcontractor collaborators). - Drive change management: scope changes, contract modifications, and stakeholder expectations with clear documentation and approvals. Technical & Scientific Project Management - Translate scientific requirements into executable plans: sampling strategies, QA/QC processes, data validation workflows, and deliverable specifications. - Coordinate development and review of technical deliverables (methods docs, QA plans, analysis reports, geospatial outputs, StoryMaps, dashboards). - Ensure scientific deliverables are reproducible and defensible: documentation, version control, traceability, assumptions, and limitations are clearly captured. - Support technical review meetings with scientists, engineers, and external experts; ensure feedback is incorporated systematically. Risk, Quality, and Governance - Maintain a program risk register and mitigation plans (field operations risks, instrument readiness, data quality, schedule dependencies, procurement constraints). - Establish acceptance criteria for key deliverables and manage quality review gates across teams. - Coordinate governance practices: decision logs, audit trails for data and models, and clear interim vs final deliverable labeling. - Proactively manage issues—identify root causes, drive corrective actions, and prevent repeat problems. Customer & Stakeholder Management - Serve as the day-to-day program lead for science customers, maintaining trust and transparency throughout delivery. - Navigate complex stakeholder sets (technical reviewers, academics, program owners, procurement/legal, communications) while keeping execution moving. - Communicate progress and risks clearly, adapting to both highly technical and non-technical audiences. - Support proposal development and project transitions from sales to delivery, ensuring assumptions and commitments are implementable. Must haves Qualifications: - 8+ years experience in technical project/program management, including delivery of complex, multi-stakeholder work. - PhD in environmental sciences, engineering, or a closely related field is highly preferred. - Proven experience managing science-heavy or engineering-heavy projects, including consulting-style deliverables (reports, methods docs, customer presentations). - Demonstrated ability to manage projects with data collection and analytics components (instrumentation, QA/QC, pipelines, data products). - Strong operational discipline: planning, forecasting, status reporting, risk management, and change control. - Comfort working across scientists, engineers, and operations teams; able to translate between domains and drive alignment. - Excellent written communication: able to produce clear, structured documentation and customer-ready materials. - High ownership mindset: can operate independently, escalate appropriately, and drive outcomes in ambiguity. Strong Plus: - Experience in air quality, atmospheric science, environmental monitoring, or adjacent climate tech domains. - Experience with mobile monitoring platforms, small sensors, or field deployment operations. - Familiarity with QA/QC frameworks (e.g., QAPPs, SOPs, calibration and validation processes). - Experience delivering work for government agencies or utilities, including procurement-driven environments and formal deliverable acceptance processes. - Experience with geospatial deliverables (GIS, ESRI, StoryMaps) and/or data visualization products. - PMP certification or equivalent (helpful, not required). Pay Transparency This is a full-time exempt position based in the San Francisco Bay Area. The base salary range for this role and location is $166,000- $195,000, plus equity and benefits. Salary ranges are determined by role, level, and location, and are informed by current market data provided by Carta Total Comp. Within those ranges, individual pay is determined by role, level, and location at time of hire, as well as job-related skills, experience, and relevant education or training.. The hiring manager can share more about the specific salary range for your geographic region during the hiring process. To Apply Please submit your resume. Be prepared to show off your track record of success and explain why you’re especially qualified. 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, and has 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. Benefits Aside from the fulfillment of working alongside world-class colleagues to make a positive impact in people’s lives, while improving planetary and public health, Aclima offers competitive compensation, equity potential, and excellent benefits. Benefits include medical/dental/vision/Life/AD&D/LTD, 401K, wellness credits, company events, and an extraordinary culture.

TL;DR Mission-driven climate tech company with world-changing technology is seeking an experienced startup VP of Engineering to oversee engineering efforts across a full-stack of IoT hardware sensing, software, front end, and cloud operations. You possess unmatched management skills, a vision for product architecture, customer obsession, and the engineering chops to orchestrate and collaborate up and down the stack to build truly innovative capabilities. The right candidate knows how to lead and build an amazing team, and can draw from direct experience to build tech that delights customers. About Aclima Aclima is pioneering an entirely new way to scientifically monitor and respond to air pollution in communities, and track the effectiveness of focused mitigation efforts. We leverage cutting-edge sensor technology mounted on fleets of mapping vehicles to measure air pollution, greenhouse gases, methane, and air toxics across entire cities, states, and regions at block-level resolution. Our professional analytics software, Aclima Pro, translates billions of scientific measurements into insights at the source level, providing Environmental Intelligence for governments, industry, and communities. Our free app delivers address-level air pollution insights for the communities we serve. Aclima is a purpose-driven technology company helping to catalyze bold climate action that protects community health, reduces emissions, and supports smart government. Aclima is one of Time Magazine’s 100 most influential companies. Other awards include Fast Company’s 50 Most Innovative Companies in the World, #1 in Data Science, Inc. Magazine’s Best in Business, a Fast Company 2022 World Changing Idea, a WEF Technology Pioneer, and one of the top 100 companies in GovTech for 2023. Aclima is headquartered in San Francisco. To learn more about Aclima, please visit https://aclima.io. About the Role As the VP of Engineering, you will report directly to the CEO, leading and coordinating engineering teams across the stack. This includes frontend and backend engineering as well as data science, modeling, AI, and hardware, developing a healthy and fun engineering culture centered on quality, speed, collaboration, and cost. Additionally, you will be responsible for building and managing engineering teams, and working hand-in-hand with Aclima’s product leadership to create an engineering roadmap to build Aclima’s products that provide delightful differentiated value to our customers and users. Your experience as an engineer building complex architectures and data products gives you credibility to guide our talented engineering teams. The ideal candidate will be resourceful, organized, motivating, optimistic, astute, savvy, action-oriented, outcomes-focused, and a cultural cornerstone of the organization. A sense of humor helps too! Responsibilities will span the following categories. Strategic Leadership: - Develop and execute the engineering strategy and roadmap in alignment with the company’s vision and product objectives. - Lead and mentor a diverse team of engineers across software, hardware, and data analytics disciplines. - Provide detailed technical and strategic guidance to the engineering teams by balancing long-term engineering development efforts and more immediate product needs. Product Development: - Spearhead seamless collaboration with the product leads, resulting in efficient and effective execution on product roadmaps, enabling engineering teams to deliver exceptional products on time and within budget. - Collaborate with all stakeholders in the organization, and occasionally with the customer to ensure solutions are engineered to meet the customer’s needs. Technical Innovation: - Drive innovation in environmental sensing technologies, and data systems, focusing on scalability, reliability, and cost-effectiveness. - Apply the latest generative AI tools and models, integrating them into our products and workflows, creating differentiated delightful experiences for customers and increasing internal operating leverage. - Stay current with industry trends and the latest emerging technologies to maintain the most differentiated product for our customers. - Manage the company’s IP portfolio and patent prosecution in partnership with Aclima’s IP counsel. Operational Excellence: - Design and implement best practices in engineering processes, tools, and methodologies to enhance productivity and quality. - Ensure robust systems for testing, validation, and quality assurance. - Lead and motivate constituent engineering managers: oversee the allocation of resources, the hiring roadmap, recruiting, compensation and leveling structure, and professional development roadmap. Collaboration and Communication: - Foster a fun, collaborative, and inclusive culture within engineering teams and across departments where scrappy innovation and going the extra mile is celebrated. - Regularly communicate progress to ensure alignment with company vision, timelines, and objectives. - Communicate effectively with leadership and companywide, providing updates on engineering activities and progress. - Occasionally support sales, customer success, and fundraising efforts. - Present engineering roadmaps and progress to Aclima’s Board of Directors Qualifications: - SF Bay Area preferred. - 10+ years of experience in engineering roles, with at least 5 years in a leadership position. - Track record of developing and deploying data generating IoT solutions, preferably within the environmental or climate tech related industries. - Strong understanding of full-stack development with expertise in building scaled, cloud-native architectures.. - Exceptional leadership, management, communication, and project management skills. - Experience scaling an engineering team from 5 to >100. - Customer-facing experience as the engineering owner for an organization. - A love of startups. Professional experience in startups environments. Bonus Qualifications: - A passion for solving the climate crisis, protecting communities, and dedication to the mission. - Experience in climate tech. - Former founder. - Background knowledge in related fields such as geospatial processing, remote sensing, or atmospheric science. Pay Transparency The base salary range for this full-time exempt position if located in the SF Bay Area, New York City, Los Angeles, Boston, Chicago, Washington DC, or Seattle metro region is $221,000 - $289,000 + equity + benefits. Salary ranges are determined by role, level, and location, and are informed by current market data provided by Carta Total Comp. Within those ranges, individual pay is determined by exact region and additional factors, including job-related skills, experience, and relevant education or training. The hiring manager can share more about the specific salary range for your geographic region during the hiring process. To Apply Please submit your resume and a cover letter explaining why you are the ideal candidate for this role. Be prepared to show off your track record of success and explain to us why you’re especially qualified. 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, and has 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. Benefits Aside from the fulfillment of working alongside world-class colleagues to make a positive impact in people’s lives, while improving planetary and public health, Aclima offers competitive compensation, equity potential, and excellent benefits. Benefits include medical/dental/vision/Life/AD&D/LTD, 401K, wellness credits, company events, and an extraordinary culture.

About Aclima Aclima is pioneering an entirely new way to scientifically monitor and respond to air pollution in communities, and track the effectiveness of focused mitigation efforts. We leverage cutting-edge sensor technology mounted on fleets of mapping vehicles to measure air pollution, greenhouse gases, methane, and air toxics across entire cities, states, and regions at block-level resolution. Our professional analytics software, Aclima Pro, translates billions of scientific measurements into insights at the source level, providing Environmental Intelligence for governments, industry, and communities. Our free app delivers address-level air pollution insights for the communities we serve. Aclima is a purpose-driven technology company helping to catalyze bold climate action that protects community health, reduces emissions, and supports smart government. Aclima is one of Time Magazine’s 100 most influential companies. Other awards include Fast Company’s 50 Most Innovative Companies in the World, #1 in Data Science, Inc. Magazine’s Best in Business, a Fast Company 2022 World Changing Idea, a WEF Technology Pioneer, and one of the top 100 companies in GovTech for 2023. Aclima is headquartered in San Francisco. To learn more about Aclima, please visit https://aclima.earth. About the Role We are seeking a Vice President of Sales & Business Development who will be directly responsible for leading our go-to-market strategy and execution. Reporting to the CEO and Founders, this role is pivotal to the company's success: closing high-touch multi-stakeholder deals, building out a high-performing sales organization, and expanding into new verticals. This is not a traditional BD role. We're looking for a hands-on, strategic sales executive who has successfully sold to government agencies, utilities, and other regulated industries, and who brings a strong network, deep sales expertise, and a passion for climate solutions. You must be able to operate at multiple altitudes: from building high-trust relationships with public officials and C-level executives, to designing and operationalizing internal sales processes, to coaching a growing team, and personally owning and closing top-tier deals. What you’ll do: Sales Leadership & Execution - Own and drive Aclima’s revenue capture across public sector, utilities, and adjacent verticals. - Identify, develop, and close new business opportunities that directly align with company goals. - Shorten long-cycle sales by leveraging your relationships, understanding of government procurement, and proven deal-closing tactics. - Forecast, manage, and report on pipeline health, deal velocity, and sales performance. Team Building & Sales Infrastructure - Build, lead, and scale a high-performance sales and business development team. - Implement sales tools, methodologies, and disciplines for long-term growth and repeatability. - Define sales KPIs, performance metrics, and account-based strategies to support scaling. Market Strategy & Expansion - Identify and evaluate new market segments and partnership opportunities. - Help shape pricing, packaging, and go-to-market strategies in collaboration with product leadership. - Expand Aclima’s reach into utilities, state and municipal governments, and other regulated markets. Strategic Partnerships & Relationships - Leverage your existing network and build new relationships to drive top-of-funnel activity and accelerate sales cycles. - Represent Aclima at key events and with high-value stakeholders as a credible and compelling ambassador. - Establish strategic partnerships that complement direct sales and amplify Aclima’s impact. Qualifications: - Experienced Sales Leader: 10+ years of experience in enterprise sales, with at least 5 years in a senior leadership role. You’ve built and led high-performing teams and can point to significant revenue growth. - Climate Tech Native: You’re well-versed in climate, cleantech, or adjacent sectors and understand the complexity of selling data-driven solutions in highly regulated environments. Experience selling software and data solutions and have a background in environmental science, public policy, or sustainability. - B2G & Utility Sales Pro: Deep experience navigating long-cycle, relationship-driven sales with governments, utilities, or large infrastructure players. You understand public procurement and how to build coalitions around deals. Existing relationships with regulators, utilities, environmental justice organizations, or infrastructure companies. - Relationship-Driven Closer: You’re known for turning relationships into revenue, and pushing multi-stakeholder deals across the finish line. - Strategic & Tactical: You think big, align to company vision, and also roll up your sleeves to make the plan real. - Resilient Operator: You thrive in ambiguity, are comfortable in startup environments, and operate with urgency and grit. To Apply Please submit your resume. Be prepared to show off your track record of success and explain to us why you’re especially qualified. Pay Transparency Compensation will be 50/50 base+commissions. The base salary range for this full-time exempt position if located in the SF Bay Area, New York City, Los Angeles, Boston, Chicago, Washington DC, or Seattle metro region is $180,000+ sales commission + equity + benefits. Our salary ranges are determined by role, level, and location, and are informed by current market data provided by Carta Total Comp. Within those ranges, individual pay is determined by exact region and additional factors, including job-related skills, experience, and relevant education or training. The hiring manager can share more about the specific salary range for your geographic region during the hiring process. Employee must continue to reside within 90 miles of location used to determine starting salary, otherwise Aclima reserves the right to make regional adjustments to pay. Benefits Aside from the fulfillment of working alongside world-class colleagues to make a positive impact in people’s lives, while improving planetary and public health, Aclima offers competitive compensation, equity potential, and excellent benefits. Benefits include medical/dental/vision/Life/AD&D/LTD, 401K, wellness credits, company events, and an extraordinary culture. 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, and has 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.