Climate & Environment Full-time

Scientific Data Systems Engineer

Carbon Mapper

Posted

Feb 18, 2026

Location

USA

Type

Full-time

Mission

What you will drive

Core responsibilities include:

  • Design, develop, and maintain scientific data systems and pipelines for processing remote sensing data
  • Implement and optimize algorithms for detecting, pinpointing, and quantifying methane and carbon dioxide emissions
  • Ensure data quality, accessibility, and reliability for the Carbon Mapper Data Portal
  • Collaborate with scientists and engineers to translate research requirements into technical solutions

Impact

The difference you'll make

This role enables the detection and quantification of greenhouse gas emissions at scale, providing actionable data to decisionmakers worldwide to prioritize and implement mitigation strategies, directly contributing to climate change solutions.

Profile

What makes you a great fit

Required qualifications:

  • Experience with scientific data systems, remote sensing data processing, or geospatial data engineering
  • Proficiency in programming languages and tools for data processing and analysis
  • Strong understanding of data pipelines, cloud infrastructure, and system architecture
  • Ability to work collaboratively in a mission-driven, interdisciplinary environment

Benefits

What's in it for you

No specific benefits, compensation, or salary information provided in the job description.

About

Inside Carbon Mapper

Carbon Mapper is a non-profit organization based in Pasadena, CA with the mission to drive greenhouse gas emission reductions by making methane and carbon dioxide data accessible and actionable through remote sensing technology.