Join us in building the operating system for modern cities.

As a Software Engineer (all genders), you'll support our mission to empower cities with the tools they need to take effective climate action. Features you’ll work on include digital collaboration tools and sophisticated business logic, incl. AI components. This is a unique opportunity to work alongside a talented and driven engineering team, contribute to real-world climate tech projects, and grow your skills in a fast-paced startup environment.

Your challenge:

As part of the Engineering team, you’ll get hands-on experience with real products and shape the future of our climate action platform. Here’s what you’ll be doing:

• Full-Stack Development: Collaborate on building and improving our web applications, from frontend features to backend services, while learning best practices along the way.
• Learn and Contribute to Our Tech Stack: Dive into our early-stage technology stack and contribute to tools and features that matter.
• Work on Infrastructure and Data: Assist with setting up infrastructure, working with databases, and exploring how data flows through our system.
• Embrace Software Engineering Fundamentals: Work in an environment that values clean, scalable code and supports your learning journey in software development.

Tech Stack

We’re still early in our tech journey, so there's plenty of room to explore and make your mark:

• Frontend: React, Tailwind, shadcn/ui, React query
• Backend: Typescript, Nestjs
• Infrastructure: OpenStack, Docker, Terraform, Redis, Nginx

What you bring along

You might be a great fit if:

We’re looking for someone curious, motivated, and eager to learn. Here’s what helps you succeed:

• Coding Skills: Experience with modern web technologies like JavaScript, HTML/CSS, and React but also backend frameworks like Express, NestJs. Ideally more than 5 years of experience.
• Eagerness to Learn: You’re excited to experiment with new tools and deepen your understanding of software development.
• Interest in Climate Tech: You care about building products that make a real-world impact.
• Team Player: You enjoy working with others and are open to feedback and growth.
• Startup Curiosity: You thrive in a fast-paced startup setting, embracing limited resources as an opportunity to innovate. Bonus points if you have experience in early-stage startups.
• Language Proficiency: Advanced German and English skills are essential. Advanced in German is critical to understand our business logic.

Admin:

• Time commitment: Full-time
• Start date: Asap
• Location: Munich

We know that perfect candidates don’t exist and don't have specific "minimum qualifications". Curiosity, eagerness to learn, a passion to tackle climate change, a collaborative spirit, and a growth mindset are most important to us.

What you can expect from us

Competitive Compensation Package

We value your skills and expertise, enjoy a salary that reflects your impact.

Ownership & Growth from Day One

Take on responsibility from the start, tackle exciting challenges, and accelerate your career with a steep learning curve.

Startup Office

A vibrant in-office culture at WERK1, Munich's up-and-coming tech hub in the Werksviertel.

Team Events & Culture

Join a vibrant team with fun social events, and a culture of open feedback and continuous learning.

Exclusive Perks & Benefits

Stay active with an EGYM Wellpass / Urban Sports Club membership, plus enjoy discounts on top sustainability brands.

Ready to apply?

Send your CV to hello@ark-climate.de .

Note: We are currently only able to hire from inside the EU, please only apply if you are based in the EU or are allowed to work here.

Ark Climate is an equal opportunity employer, which means we do not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, marital status, age, national origin, ancestry, physical or mental disability, medical condition, pregnancy, genetic information, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression. We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees.