Senior Software Engineer
First seen by Alion on Aug 4, 2026.
About Equilibrium :
Equilibrium is a full-stack carbon removal developer building one of the largest high-integrity carbon portfolios from the Global South, with a ~20Mt CO? removal pipeline. We develop bankable, high-impact projects by integrating advanced climate science, an in-house digital MRV platform, and innovative blended finance.
Our portfolio spans across nature-based and engineered removal : on nature-based, we have large-scale agroforestry, regenerative agriculture, and mangrove restoration initiatives; on engineered removal, we are building India's leading biochar platform with large-scale commercial operations. Collectively, our projects span 120,000+ hectares and will support over 150,000 smallholder farmers and coastal communities.
Our work is backed by a $3M institutional seed round from Peak XV (formerly Sequoia) and Avaana Capital, and driven by a 80+ member team with deep expertise in climate science, carbon markets, and project operations.
Key Responsibilities :
We are looking for a Senior Software Engineer to join our engineering team and take ownership of building, maintaining, and scaling products that drive business impact. You will work on projects end-to-end, from design and development to deployment and maintenance.
- Own and deliver software projects end-to-end with minimal supervision.
- Design, develop, test, deploy, and maintain scalable applications and services.
- Build and maintain robust APIs and backend systems.
- Develop and enhance web applications using modern frameworks and technologies.
- Work closely with product, business, and engineering stakeholders to translate requirements into technical solutions.
- Ensure code quality, performance, security, and reliability across applications.
- Troubleshoot issues, optimize existing systems, and continuously improve development processes.
- Contribute to architecture discussions and technical decision-making.
- Mentor junior developers and support knowledge sharing within the team.
Ideal Candidate Profile :
- Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Engineering, or a related field.
- 4+ years of professional software development experience.
- Strong proficiency in Python and backend application development.
- Hands-on experience with Next.js and modern web development practices.
- Experience designing, building, and maintaining APIs.
- Experience working with Apache Superset for reporting and data visualization.
- Familiarity with Apache Airflow and workflow orchestration tools.
- Experience working with AWS and cloud-based infrastructure.
- Strong problem-solving and analytical skills.
- Excellent communication and collaboration skills.
- A high level of ownership, accountability, and attention to detail.
- Experience working in fast-paced startup or high-growth environments is a plus.
Skills
Python, Next.js, AWS, API Integration, Backend Architecture, Workflows, System Design