Application Guide

How to Apply for Carbon Referrals

at Carbon Re

🏢 About Carbon Re

Carbon Re is a unique climate tech company using AI to tackle one of the world's hardest decarbonization challenges: heavy industries like cement and steel that produce gigatonnes of CO2 annually. Unlike generic climate startups, they focus specifically on industrial optimization through machine learning, offering a direct path to massive emissions reductions. Someone might want to work here to apply cutting-edge AI to a tangible, high-impact climate problem with measurable outcomes.

About This Role

This referral role involves actively scouting and recommending talented individuals from your network who could excel in Carbon Re's technical or operational positions. Your impact comes from accelerating their hiring of brilliant people who can advance their AI-driven decarbonization mission, directly supporting their growth in a competitive climate tech landscape.

💡 A Day in the Life

A typical day involves reviewing your network for potential matches to Carbon Re's open roles, having conversations with contacts about their industrial decarbonization interests, and preparing referral packages that highlight both technical fit and mission alignment. You might attend climate tech networking events or industry forums to identify passive candidates who could thrive in their unique AI-for-heavy-industry environment.

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🎯 Who Carbon Re Is Looking For

  • Has a strong network in AI/ML, climate tech, industrial engineering, or data science fields relevant to cement/steel decarbonization
  • Deeply understands Carbon Re's specific mission to reduce gigatonnes of CO2 in heavy industry, not just general climate enthusiasm
  • Can identify candidates who combine technical excellence with passion for tangible industrial impact
  • Maintains professional connections with people who might not be actively job-seeking but would thrive in Carbon Re's mission-driven culture

📝 Tips for Applying to Carbon Re

1

Mention specific connections you have to Carbon Re's focus areas (e.g., 'I know several ML engineers who worked on industrial optimization at...')

2

Reference their published work or case studies on cement/steel decarbonization to show genuine understanding of their niche

3

Suggest candidates who have both technical skills AND demonstrated interest in climate/industrial applications, not just generic AI talent

4

Explain how your network aligns with their current hiring needs (check their careers page for open roles before referring)

5

Share a brief example of a successful past referral that shows you understand cultural/technical fit beyond just credentials

✉️ What to Emphasize in Your Cover Letter

["Your specific understanding of Carbon Re's unique position in climate tech (AI + heavy industry focus)", "Examples of your network's relevance to their technical needs (ML, data science, industrial engineering)", 'How you assess cultural fit for mission-driven climate tech companies', 'Your approach to identifying passive candidates who might not apply otherwise']

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🔍 Research Before Applying

To stand out, make sure you've researched:

  • → Their specific AI methodologies for cement/steel optimization (mentioned in their research papers or case studies)
  • → Their company culture and values - how they balance tech innovation with industrial practicality
  • → Their current team composition and open roles to understand where your network could fill gaps
  • → The competitive landscape of industrial decarbonization AI companies to understand their unique position

💬 Prepare for These Interview Topics

Based on this role, you may be asked about:

1 How would you identify someone who's both technically brilliant AND passionate about industrial decarbonization?
2 What specific channels or communities would you tap into to find candidates for their niche?
3 How do you assess whether someone understands the practical challenges of cement/steel production versus theoretical climate solutions?
4 Can you describe a time you successfully referred someone to a mission-driven tech company?
5 How would you approach referring someone for a role that requires both AI expertise and domain knowledge of heavy industry?
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⚠️ Common Mistakes to Avoid

  • Referring candidates with generic climate interest but no understanding of heavy industry challenges
  • Suggesting people based solely on prestigious credentials without considering mission alignment
  • Failing to mention how you'll help candidates understand Carbon Re's specific niche versus other climate tech companies

📅 Application Timeline

This position is open until filled. However, we recommend applying as soon as possible as roles at mission-driven organizations tend to fill quickly.

Typical hiring timeline:

1

Application Review

1-2 weeks

2

Initial Screening

Phone call or written assessment

3

Interviews

1-2 rounds, usually virtual

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