Sylvera provides trusted ratings, tools, and data for carbon credits and CDR. Our mission is to incentivize investment in real climate action. Purchasing carbon credits and CDR through the carbon markets is one of the most established and scalable ways to channel finance to effective climate solutions and work toward societal net zero. Unfortunately, the carbon markets were plagued with mistrust and a lack of effectiveness since they've emerged - until Sylvera. To help organizations ensure they're making the most effective investments, Sylvera offers trusted ratings, tools, and data for carbon credits and CDR. Our data and software independently and accurately validate the impact of carbon projects that capture, remove, or avoid emissions, whether they are operational or in development. Our data and tools enable users to optimize both the climate and economic performance of projects, as well as understand the past and future of the market. With Sylvera, businesses, governments, and developers can confidently invest in, benchmark, deliver, and report real climate impact. Our team comprises leading experts in climate change, including scientists, policy makers, finance professionals, and carbon market specialists. We collaborate with scientific organizations, universities, governments, and think tanks to develop and implement rigorous, holistic project assessment methodologies, leveraging the latest technology. We also partner across the market to improve data quality, standardization, and accessibility. Founded in 2020, Sylvera has over 130 employees globally, with offices in London, New York, Belgrade, and Singapore. We have raised over $96 million from investors like Fidelity, Balderton Capital, Index Ventures, and Insight Partners. Reporting directly to our VP of Product, you will collaborate with a dedicated engineering squad, other PMs, cross-functional teams, GMs, and our go-to-market team. You will be a key member of our Product team, leading the development of our platform. Your responsibilities will encompass three areas: (1) Customer journey-covering strategy, project triage, diligence, and execution; (2) Carbon project lifecycle-ensuring our product meets customer needs in spot and forward markets; and (3) Adjacencies-integrating emerging solutions like Earth Analytics and Market Insights into our offerings. We seek a highly ambitious, motivated individual eager to advance their career. We value grit, positivity, and a proactive attitude, and encourage applications even if your experience doesn't perfectly match this description. Benefits include: Equity in a rapidly growing startup Private Health Insurance and Life Assurance Unlimited annual leave Enhanced parental leave Access to mental health support via Spill Monthly office bar tab Weekly in-office drinks Catered monthly lunches Monthly Deliveroo/equivalent allowance Location: London, Old Street. We promote hybrid working but require in-person attendance for all 1-2-1s, retrospectives, and divisional meetings. Our core values include: Own it: Embrace mistakes, learn from wins and failures. Stay curious: Focus on long-term goals despite short-term challenges. Do what's right - even when it's hard: Maintain a growth mindset. Collaborate and challenge with empathy: Foster active teamwork and mutual success. Empower Customers: Exceed expectations to maximize climate impact. What if you're a partial fit? We prioritize grit, positivity, and willingness to learn. We encourage you to apply even if your experience doesn't exactly match this job description. Equal employment opportunity: Sylvera values diversity and is committed to non-discrimination based on race, religion, color, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, age, marital status, veteran status, or disability.
Aug 14, 2025
Full time
Sylvera provides trusted ratings, tools, and data for carbon credits and CDR. Our mission is to incentivize investment in real climate action. Purchasing carbon credits and CDR through the carbon markets is one of the most established and scalable ways to channel finance to effective climate solutions and work toward societal net zero. Unfortunately, the carbon markets were plagued with mistrust and a lack of effectiveness since they've emerged - until Sylvera. To help organizations ensure they're making the most effective investments, Sylvera offers trusted ratings, tools, and data for carbon credits and CDR. Our data and software independently and accurately validate the impact of carbon projects that capture, remove, or avoid emissions, whether they are operational or in development. Our data and tools enable users to optimize both the climate and economic performance of projects, as well as understand the past and future of the market. With Sylvera, businesses, governments, and developers can confidently invest in, benchmark, deliver, and report real climate impact. Our team comprises leading experts in climate change, including scientists, policy makers, finance professionals, and carbon market specialists. We collaborate with scientific organizations, universities, governments, and think tanks to develop and implement rigorous, holistic project assessment methodologies, leveraging the latest technology. We also partner across the market to improve data quality, standardization, and accessibility. Founded in 2020, Sylvera has over 130 employees globally, with offices in London, New York, Belgrade, and Singapore. We have raised over $96 million from investors like Fidelity, Balderton Capital, Index Ventures, and Insight Partners. Reporting directly to our VP of Product, you will collaborate with a dedicated engineering squad, other PMs, cross-functional teams, GMs, and our go-to-market team. You will be a key member of our Product team, leading the development of our platform. Your responsibilities will encompass three areas: (1) Customer journey-covering strategy, project triage, diligence, and execution; (2) Carbon project lifecycle-ensuring our product meets customer needs in spot and forward markets; and (3) Adjacencies-integrating emerging solutions like Earth Analytics and Market Insights into our offerings. We seek a highly ambitious, motivated individual eager to advance their career. We value grit, positivity, and a proactive attitude, and encourage applications even if your experience doesn't perfectly match this description. Benefits include: Equity in a rapidly growing startup Private Health Insurance and Life Assurance Unlimited annual leave Enhanced parental leave Access to mental health support via Spill Monthly office bar tab Weekly in-office drinks Catered monthly lunches Monthly Deliveroo/equivalent allowance Location: London, Old Street. We promote hybrid working but require in-person attendance for all 1-2-1s, retrospectives, and divisional meetings. Our core values include: Own it: Embrace mistakes, learn from wins and failures. Stay curious: Focus on long-term goals despite short-term challenges. Do what's right - even when it's hard: Maintain a growth mindset. Collaborate and challenge with empathy: Foster active teamwork and mutual success. Empower Customers: Exceed expectations to maximize climate impact. What if you're a partial fit? We prioritize grit, positivity, and willingness to learn. We encourage you to apply even if your experience doesn't exactly match this job description. Equal employment opportunity: Sylvera values diversity and is committed to non-discrimination based on race, religion, color, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, age, marital status, veteran status, or disability.
Sylvera provides trusted ratings, tools, and data for carbon credits and CDR. Our mission is to incentivize investment in real climate action. Purchasing carbon credits and CDR through the carbon markets is one of the most established and scalable ways to channel finance to effective climate solutions and work toward societal net zero. Unfortunately, the carbon markets were plagued with mistrust and a lack of effectiveness since they've emerged - until Sylvera. To help organizations ensure they're making the most effective investments, Sylvera offers trusted ratings, tools, and data for carbon credits and CDR. Our data and software independently and accurately validate the impact of carbon projects that capture, remove, or avoid emissions, whether they are operational or in development. Our data and tools enable users to optimize both the climate and economic performance of projects, as well as understand the past and future of the market. With Sylvera, businesses, governments, and developers can confidently invest in, benchmark, deliver, and report real climate impact. Our team comprises leading experts in climate change, including scientists, policy makers, finance professionals, and carbon market specialists. We collaborate with scientific organizations, universities, governments, and think tanks to develop rigorous, holistic project assessment methodologies, leveraging the latest technology. We also partner with actors and institutions across the market to improve data quality, standardization, and accessibility. Founded in 2020, Sylvera has over 130 employees globally, with offices in London, New York, Belgrade, and Singapore. We have raised over $96 million from leading investors such as Fidelity, Balderton Capital, Index Ventures, and Insight Partners. Having found early product-market fit in a rapidly growing space, we are expanding our expertise and insights. We are seeking a mission-driven leader with an academic or extensive industrial background in nature-based solutions (NBS), forestry, agriculture, and/or biomass quantification to manage and develop our NBS project assessment methodologies. This is a critical role within our business-your leadership will be essential in positioning Sylvera as a leader in the voluntary carbon market (VCM) and driving innovation in our analytical capabilities. You will report to the VP of Ratings. We are looking for someone ambitious, motivated, and eager to advance their career. We value grit, positivity, and a proactive attitude, and encourage you to apply even if your experience doesn't perfectly match this description. Benefits include: Equity in a rapidly growing startup Private health insurance and life assurance Unlimited annual leave Enhanced parental leave Access to mental health support via Spill Monthly office bar tab Weekly in-office drinks Catered lunch once a month Monthly Deliveroo/equivalent allowance Location: London, Old Street. We support hybrid working but require in-person attendance for all 1-2-1, retrospectives, and divisional meetings. Our core values include: Own it: We learn from mistakes, build on wins, and reflect on failures. Stay curious: We focus on long-term goals, even amid short-term challenges. Do what's right - even when it's hard: We adopt a growth mindset in our work, customers, and market opportunities. Collaborate and challenge with empathy: We foster active collaboration and invest in each other's success. Empower Customers: We strive to exceed customer expectations to channel more investment into real climate impact. What if your experience isn't an exact match? We prioritize grit, positivity, and a willingness to learn. We encourage you to apply regardless. Equal employment opportunity: Sylvera values diversity and is an equal opportunity employer. We do not discriminate based on race, religion, color, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, age, marital status, veteran status, or disability.
Aug 05, 2025
Full time
Sylvera provides trusted ratings, tools, and data for carbon credits and CDR. Our mission is to incentivize investment in real climate action. Purchasing carbon credits and CDR through the carbon markets is one of the most established and scalable ways to channel finance to effective climate solutions and work toward societal net zero. Unfortunately, the carbon markets were plagued with mistrust and a lack of effectiveness since they've emerged - until Sylvera. To help organizations ensure they're making the most effective investments, Sylvera offers trusted ratings, tools, and data for carbon credits and CDR. Our data and software independently and accurately validate the impact of carbon projects that capture, remove, or avoid emissions, whether they are operational or in development. Our data and tools enable users to optimize both the climate and economic performance of projects, as well as understand the past and future of the market. With Sylvera, businesses, governments, and developers can confidently invest in, benchmark, deliver, and report real climate impact. Our team comprises leading experts in climate change, including scientists, policy makers, finance professionals, and carbon market specialists. We collaborate with scientific organizations, universities, governments, and think tanks to develop rigorous, holistic project assessment methodologies, leveraging the latest technology. We also partner with actors and institutions across the market to improve data quality, standardization, and accessibility. Founded in 2020, Sylvera has over 130 employees globally, with offices in London, New York, Belgrade, and Singapore. We have raised over $96 million from leading investors such as Fidelity, Balderton Capital, Index Ventures, and Insight Partners. Having found early product-market fit in a rapidly growing space, we are expanding our expertise and insights. We are seeking a mission-driven leader with an academic or extensive industrial background in nature-based solutions (NBS), forestry, agriculture, and/or biomass quantification to manage and develop our NBS project assessment methodologies. This is a critical role within our business-your leadership will be essential in positioning Sylvera as a leader in the voluntary carbon market (VCM) and driving innovation in our analytical capabilities. You will report to the VP of Ratings. We are looking for someone ambitious, motivated, and eager to advance their career. We value grit, positivity, and a proactive attitude, and encourage you to apply even if your experience doesn't perfectly match this description. Benefits include: Equity in a rapidly growing startup Private health insurance and life assurance Unlimited annual leave Enhanced parental leave Access to mental health support via Spill Monthly office bar tab Weekly in-office drinks Catered lunch once a month Monthly Deliveroo/equivalent allowance Location: London, Old Street. We support hybrid working but require in-person attendance for all 1-2-1, retrospectives, and divisional meetings. Our core values include: Own it: We learn from mistakes, build on wins, and reflect on failures. Stay curious: We focus on long-term goals, even amid short-term challenges. Do what's right - even when it's hard: We adopt a growth mindset in our work, customers, and market opportunities. Collaborate and challenge with empathy: We foster active collaboration and invest in each other's success. Empower Customers: We strive to exceed customer expectations to channel more investment into real climate impact. What if your experience isn't an exact match? We prioritize grit, positivity, and a willingness to learn. We encourage you to apply regardless. Equal employment opportunity: Sylvera values diversity and is an equal opportunity employer. We do not discriminate based on race, religion, color, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, age, marital status, veteran status, or disability.
What is Sylvera anyway? Sylvera provides carbon data for genuine climate impact. Our mission is to incentivize investment in real climate action. Purchasing credits through the carbon markets is one of the most established and scalable ways to channel finance from the private sector to effective climate solutions and work toward societal net zero. Unfortunately, the voluntary carbon markets have been plagued with mistrust and a lack of effectiveness since they've emerged - until Sylvera. To help organizations ensure they're making the most effective investments, Sylvera builds software that independently and accurately automates the evaluation of carbon projects that capture, remove, or avoid emissions. With Sylvera's data and tools, businesses and governments can confidently invest in, benchmark, deliver, and report real climate impact. Our team is made up of leading minds in climate change from scientists to policy, finance and carbon market experts. We work in partnership with scientific organisations, universities, governments and think tanks to develop and test rigorous and holistic ratings methodologies, leveraging the latest technology. Founded in 2020, Sylvera has employees worldwide with offices in London, New York, Belgrade and Singapore. We've raised over $96million from leading VCs like Balderton Capital, Index Ventures and Insight Partners to date. What will I be doing? As a Senior Fullstack Engineer, you will play a key role by automating and enhancing the evaluation of climate project quality across diverse project types. Collaborating closely with internal stakeholders, you'll identify workflow bottlenecks, propose scalable solutions, and develop REST APIs to support our frontend applications. Your contributions will ensure our tools are efficient, flexible, and equipped to handle a growing portfolio of climate projects. Technical Proficiency: Quickly onboard and work effectively with our current stack: Node.js, AWS, Snowflake, PostgreSQL, and React. Partner with the rest of the team to deliver complete and integrated user solutions. Build and maintain platform capabilities, including APIs and front-end components, for seamless integration with internal and external tools. Problem-Solving: Design architectures and frameworks aligned with business goals to support rapid growth. Identify and address inefficiencies in development processes, ensuring reliability and scalability. Collaboration: Engage with internal stakeholders to understand business needs and translate them into technical solutions. Work across teams to improve workflows, standardize testing, versioning, and metadata management processes. We're looking for someone who: Has full-stack engineering experience, including data platforms and building RESTful APIs. Can quickly adapt to unfamiliar tech stacks, including low-code systems. Consistently delivers high-quality, end-to-end solutions. Has expertise in designing and scaling production-grade systems. Is experienced in collaborating with stakeholders to develop well-tested solutions. Has strong communication skills to adapt well to our highly collaborative environment. Cares deeply about the climate and ecosystems of the earth. Is a self-starter who thrives in constantly evolving environments, ideally with startup experience. We'd like someone highly ambitious, motivated and eager to propel their career forward. We prioritise grit, positivity, and the willingness to get stuck in, and encourage you to apply even if your experience doesn't exactly match this job description. Tech Stack We're tech agnostic when hiring, so you don't need experience with this stack to apply. If you're not familiar with this stack, then it's a great opportunity to join our team and learn new technologies (and we'll support that). Node.js Typescript Python REST API standards AWS as our cloud service provider Serverless technologies (Lambda, SQS, SNS, SES) PostgreSQL Snowflake Docker Circle.ci Sentry DataDog Benefits Equity in a rapidly growing startup Private Health Insurance and Life Assurance Unlimited annual leave Enhanced parental leave Access to Mental Health support via Spill Office bar tab once a month Weekly drinks in the office Catered lunch once a month in office Monthly Deliveroo/equivalent allowance once a month Location We work flexibly but encourage people to come in regularly to our great office in Old St. Our Values Own it: We make new mistakes. We build on the momentum of our wins and reflect on and learn from our failures. Stay curious: We keep our focus on the long-term, even if that means short-term challenges. Do what's right - even when it's hard: We take a growth mindset to our work, our customers, our market and the opportunities ahead of us. Collaborate and challenge with empathy: Our teams deliver through active collaboration. We invest in each others' success and make the company stronger in the long-run. Empower Customers: Make extraordinary efforts to exceed our customer expectations. If we're serving our customers to the fullest, we can help direct more investment into real climate impact. What if you're a partial fit? We prioritise grit, positivity, and the willingness to get stuck in, and encourage you to apply even if your experience doesn't exactly match this job description. Equal employment opportunity Sylvera is an equal opportunity employer: we value diversity. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, colour, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, age, marital status, veteran status, or disability status.
Feb 17, 2025
Full time
What is Sylvera anyway? Sylvera provides carbon data for genuine climate impact. Our mission is to incentivize investment in real climate action. Purchasing credits through the carbon markets is one of the most established and scalable ways to channel finance from the private sector to effective climate solutions and work toward societal net zero. Unfortunately, the voluntary carbon markets have been plagued with mistrust and a lack of effectiveness since they've emerged - until Sylvera. To help organizations ensure they're making the most effective investments, Sylvera builds software that independently and accurately automates the evaluation of carbon projects that capture, remove, or avoid emissions. With Sylvera's data and tools, businesses and governments can confidently invest in, benchmark, deliver, and report real climate impact. Our team is made up of leading minds in climate change from scientists to policy, finance and carbon market experts. We work in partnership with scientific organisations, universities, governments and think tanks to develop and test rigorous and holistic ratings methodologies, leveraging the latest technology. Founded in 2020, Sylvera has employees worldwide with offices in London, New York, Belgrade and Singapore. We've raised over $96million from leading VCs like Balderton Capital, Index Ventures and Insight Partners to date. What will I be doing? As a Senior Fullstack Engineer, you will play a key role by automating and enhancing the evaluation of climate project quality across diverse project types. Collaborating closely with internal stakeholders, you'll identify workflow bottlenecks, propose scalable solutions, and develop REST APIs to support our frontend applications. Your contributions will ensure our tools are efficient, flexible, and equipped to handle a growing portfolio of climate projects. Technical Proficiency: Quickly onboard and work effectively with our current stack: Node.js, AWS, Snowflake, PostgreSQL, and React. Partner with the rest of the team to deliver complete and integrated user solutions. Build and maintain platform capabilities, including APIs and front-end components, for seamless integration with internal and external tools. Problem-Solving: Design architectures and frameworks aligned with business goals to support rapid growth. Identify and address inefficiencies in development processes, ensuring reliability and scalability. Collaboration: Engage with internal stakeholders to understand business needs and translate them into technical solutions. Work across teams to improve workflows, standardize testing, versioning, and metadata management processes. We're looking for someone who: Has full-stack engineering experience, including data platforms and building RESTful APIs. Can quickly adapt to unfamiliar tech stacks, including low-code systems. Consistently delivers high-quality, end-to-end solutions. Has expertise in designing and scaling production-grade systems. Is experienced in collaborating with stakeholders to develop well-tested solutions. Has strong communication skills to adapt well to our highly collaborative environment. Cares deeply about the climate and ecosystems of the earth. Is a self-starter who thrives in constantly evolving environments, ideally with startup experience. We'd like someone highly ambitious, motivated and eager to propel their career forward. We prioritise grit, positivity, and the willingness to get stuck in, and encourage you to apply even if your experience doesn't exactly match this job description. Tech Stack We're tech agnostic when hiring, so you don't need experience with this stack to apply. If you're not familiar with this stack, then it's a great opportunity to join our team and learn new technologies (and we'll support that). Node.js Typescript Python REST API standards AWS as our cloud service provider Serverless technologies (Lambda, SQS, SNS, SES) PostgreSQL Snowflake Docker Circle.ci Sentry DataDog Benefits Equity in a rapidly growing startup Private Health Insurance and Life Assurance Unlimited annual leave Enhanced parental leave Access to Mental Health support via Spill Office bar tab once a month Weekly drinks in the office Catered lunch once a month in office Monthly Deliveroo/equivalent allowance once a month Location We work flexibly but encourage people to come in regularly to our great office in Old St. Our Values Own it: We make new mistakes. We build on the momentum of our wins and reflect on and learn from our failures. Stay curious: We keep our focus on the long-term, even if that means short-term challenges. Do what's right - even when it's hard: We take a growth mindset to our work, our customers, our market and the opportunities ahead of us. Collaborate and challenge with empathy: Our teams deliver through active collaboration. We invest in each others' success and make the company stronger in the long-run. Empower Customers: Make extraordinary efforts to exceed our customer expectations. If we're serving our customers to the fullest, we can help direct more investment into real climate impact. What if you're a partial fit? We prioritise grit, positivity, and the willingness to get stuck in, and encourage you to apply even if your experience doesn't exactly match this job description. Equal employment opportunity Sylvera is an equal opportunity employer: we value diversity. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, colour, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, age, marital status, veteran status, or disability status.
What is Sylvera anyway? Sylvera provides carbon data for genuine climate impact. Our mission is to incentivize investment in real climate action. Purchasing credits through the carbon markets is one of the most established and scalable ways to channel finance from the private sector to effective climate solutions and work toward societal net zero. Unfortunately, the voluntary carbon markets have been plagued with mistrust and a lack of effectiveness since they've emerged - until Sylvera. To help organizations ensure they're making the most effective investments, Sylvera builds software that independently and accurately automates the evaluation of carbon projects that capture, remove, or avoid emissions. With Sylvera's data and tools, businesses and governments can confidently invest in, benchmark, deliver, and report real climate impact. Our team is made up of leading minds in climate change from scientists to policy, finance and carbon market experts. We work in partnership with scientific organizations, universities, governments and think tanks to develop and test rigorous and holistic ratings methodologies, leveraging the latest technology. Founded in 2020, Sylvera has employees worldwide with offices in London, New York, Belgrade and Singapore. We've raised over $96 million from leading VCs like Balderton Capital, Index Ventures and Insight Partners to date. What will I be doing? Having found an early product-market fit in a nascent, rapidly growing space, we're now expanding our expertise and insights at pace. We're looking for a mission-driven leader with an academic or extensive industrial background in nature-based solutions (NBS), forestry, agriculture and/or biomass quantification to manage and coordinate the development of our NBS project assessment methodologies. It's a critical role at the heart of our business - you'll coordinate with leaders across Sylvera and within the industry regularly. Your leadership will be critical in positioning Sylvera as a leader in the VCM and in driving innovations in Sylvera's analytical breadth. You will report to the VP of Assessment Products. Specific responsibilities will include: Develop and execute the company's strategy for the assessment of NBS technologies, aligning with our mission and market opportunities; identifying emerging trends and novel approaches. Conduct and support in-depth research on NBS projects, operational and monitoring technologies, integrating our Screenings, Ratings and Pre-issuance Assessments frameworks. Collaborating with our Marketing Team to produce insightful sector research, demonstrating Sylvera's expertise, analysis, and thought leadership related to NBS. Build and support strategic partnerships with technology providers, data providers, research institutions, project developers and industry stakeholders. Represent Sylvera at industry conferences, workshops, and events, advocating for the adoption of transparency with NBS projects and expanding our industry presence. Execute strategy across multidisciplinary teams of engineers, scientists, and analysts dedicated to advancing Sylvera's assessment capabilities in the NBS space. Work with the relevant members of Sylvera's Tech Advisory Board, where relevant. We're looking for someone who has: Advanced degree in environmental science, forestry, agriculture, biomass, nature-related remote sensing, or a related field with a minimum of 5 years of experience related to carbon removals or reductions from NBS, environmental technology, or related fields, with a track record of leading successful projects or products from concept to deployment. A PhD is preferred but not required. Deep understanding of NBS, including current trends, challenges, and opportunities within the VCM. Strong communication and advocacy skills, with the ability to articulate complex technical concepts to a diverse audience, including non-technical stakeholders. Results-oriented project and team management capabilities; able to lead and execute effectively with capacity to translate big ideas into action. Passion for climate action and alignment with Sylvera's mission to drive impactful investments in the fight against climate change. We'd like someone highly ambitious, motivated and eager to propel their career forward. We prioritise grit, positivity, and the willingness to get stuck in, and encourage you to apply even if your experience doesn't exactly match this job description. Benefits Equity in a rapidly growing startup Private Health Insurance and Life Assurance Unlimited annual leave Enhanced parental leave Access to Mental Health support via Spill Office bar tab once a month Weekly drinks in the office Catered lunch once a month in office Monthly Deliveroo/equivalent allowance once a month Location We work flexibly but encourage people to come in regularly to our great office in Old St. Our Values Own it: We make new mistakes. We build on the momentum of our wins and reflect on and learn from our failures. Stay curious: We keep our focus on the long-term, even if that means short-term challenges. Do what's right - even when it's hard: We take a growth mindset to our work, our customers, our market and the opportunities ahead of us. Collaborate and challenge with empathy: Our teams deliver through active collaboration. We invest in each other's success and make the company stronger in the long-run. Empower Customers: Make extraordinary efforts to exceed our customer expectations. If we're serving our customers to the fullest, we can help direct more investment into real climate impact. What if you're a partial fit? We prioritise grit, positivity, and the willingness to get stuck in, and encourage you to apply even if your experience doesn't exactly match this job description. Equal employment opportunity Sylvera is an equal opportunity employer: we value diversity. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, colour, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, age, marital status, veteran status, or disability status.
Feb 05, 2025
Full time
What is Sylvera anyway? Sylvera provides carbon data for genuine climate impact. Our mission is to incentivize investment in real climate action. Purchasing credits through the carbon markets is one of the most established and scalable ways to channel finance from the private sector to effective climate solutions and work toward societal net zero. Unfortunately, the voluntary carbon markets have been plagued with mistrust and a lack of effectiveness since they've emerged - until Sylvera. To help organizations ensure they're making the most effective investments, Sylvera builds software that independently and accurately automates the evaluation of carbon projects that capture, remove, or avoid emissions. With Sylvera's data and tools, businesses and governments can confidently invest in, benchmark, deliver, and report real climate impact. Our team is made up of leading minds in climate change from scientists to policy, finance and carbon market experts. We work in partnership with scientific organizations, universities, governments and think tanks to develop and test rigorous and holistic ratings methodologies, leveraging the latest technology. Founded in 2020, Sylvera has employees worldwide with offices in London, New York, Belgrade and Singapore. We've raised over $96 million from leading VCs like Balderton Capital, Index Ventures and Insight Partners to date. What will I be doing? Having found an early product-market fit in a nascent, rapidly growing space, we're now expanding our expertise and insights at pace. We're looking for a mission-driven leader with an academic or extensive industrial background in nature-based solutions (NBS), forestry, agriculture and/or biomass quantification to manage and coordinate the development of our NBS project assessment methodologies. It's a critical role at the heart of our business - you'll coordinate with leaders across Sylvera and within the industry regularly. Your leadership will be critical in positioning Sylvera as a leader in the VCM and in driving innovations in Sylvera's analytical breadth. You will report to the VP of Assessment Products. Specific responsibilities will include: Develop and execute the company's strategy for the assessment of NBS technologies, aligning with our mission and market opportunities; identifying emerging trends and novel approaches. Conduct and support in-depth research on NBS projects, operational and monitoring technologies, integrating our Screenings, Ratings and Pre-issuance Assessments frameworks. Collaborating with our Marketing Team to produce insightful sector research, demonstrating Sylvera's expertise, analysis, and thought leadership related to NBS. Build and support strategic partnerships with technology providers, data providers, research institutions, project developers and industry stakeholders. Represent Sylvera at industry conferences, workshops, and events, advocating for the adoption of transparency with NBS projects and expanding our industry presence. Execute strategy across multidisciplinary teams of engineers, scientists, and analysts dedicated to advancing Sylvera's assessment capabilities in the NBS space. Work with the relevant members of Sylvera's Tech Advisory Board, where relevant. We're looking for someone who has: Advanced degree in environmental science, forestry, agriculture, biomass, nature-related remote sensing, or a related field with a minimum of 5 years of experience related to carbon removals or reductions from NBS, environmental technology, or related fields, with a track record of leading successful projects or products from concept to deployment. A PhD is preferred but not required. Deep understanding of NBS, including current trends, challenges, and opportunities within the VCM. Strong communication and advocacy skills, with the ability to articulate complex technical concepts to a diverse audience, including non-technical stakeholders. Results-oriented project and team management capabilities; able to lead and execute effectively with capacity to translate big ideas into action. Passion for climate action and alignment with Sylvera's mission to drive impactful investments in the fight against climate change. We'd like someone highly ambitious, motivated and eager to propel their career forward. We prioritise grit, positivity, and the willingness to get stuck in, and encourage you to apply even if your experience doesn't exactly match this job description. Benefits Equity in a rapidly growing startup Private Health Insurance and Life Assurance Unlimited annual leave Enhanced parental leave Access to Mental Health support via Spill Office bar tab once a month Weekly drinks in the office Catered lunch once a month in office Monthly Deliveroo/equivalent allowance once a month Location We work flexibly but encourage people to come in regularly to our great office in Old St. Our Values Own it: We make new mistakes. We build on the momentum of our wins and reflect on and learn from our failures. Stay curious: We keep our focus on the long-term, even if that means short-term challenges. Do what's right - even when it's hard: We take a growth mindset to our work, our customers, our market and the opportunities ahead of us. Collaborate and challenge with empathy: Our teams deliver through active collaboration. We invest in each other's success and make the company stronger in the long-run. Empower Customers: Make extraordinary efforts to exceed our customer expectations. If we're serving our customers to the fullest, we can help direct more investment into real climate impact. What if you're a partial fit? We prioritise grit, positivity, and the willingness to get stuck in, and encourage you to apply even if your experience doesn't exactly match this job description. Equal employment opportunity Sylvera is an equal opportunity employer: we value diversity. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, colour, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, age, marital status, veteran status, or disability status.