Aclima, Inc. · 1 month ago
Frontend Engineering Lead
United States
Full-time
Remote
Senior Level, Lead/Staff
$160K/yr - $190K/yr
5+ years expAclima is a purpose-driven technology company focused on diagnosing air health and tracking climate-changing pollution. The Frontend Engineering Lead will spearhead the user experience and visualization of Aclima's core products, transforming massive datasets into clear geospatial visualizations that drive policy and community action.
AnalyticsCleanTechEnterprise SoftwareEnvironmental EngineeringPollution ControlSoftware
Responsibilities
Lead, manage, 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
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
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
Qualification
Required
5+ years of professional experience in frontend engineering
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)
Preferred
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
Benefits
Medical/dental/vision/Life/AD&D/LTD
401K
Commuter and wellness credits
Company events
Extraordinary culture
Company
Aclima, Inc.
Aclima is pioneering an entirely new way to diagnose the health of our air and track climate-changing pollution.
51-200 employees
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Funding
Current Stage
Growth StageTotal Funding
$77MKey Investors
Leonid Capital PartnersExelon FoundationClearvision Ventures
2024-09-19Debt Financing· $13M
2023-06-12Grant
2020-11-19Series B· $40M
Leadership Team
Davida Herzl
Co-Founder & CEO
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