Senior/Lead Geospatial Platform Engineer

• Architect and maintain scalable geospatial and traditional data pipelines using TypeScript, Python and Google Cloud Platform.
• Develop sophisticated Earth observation workflows in Google Earth Engine to process multi-temporal raster datasets.
• Support the wider team in resolving occasional shape-file ingestion issues via platform tooling enhancements or training the team in QGIS workflows.
• Mentor other engineers and set the standard for geospatial best practices within the team.

This role creates positive change by developing the infrastructure that powers spatial insights at scale, which is at the heart of Cultivo's sustainable strategy to invest in nature and tackle the climate, biodiversity and land degradation crises.

• 5+ years of development experience, with at least 3 years geospatial
• Deep expertise with Google Earth Engine
• Strong programming skills in Python or TypeScript and a willingness to master both
• Experience with cloud infrastructure (ideally GCP) and infrastructure-as-code (ideally Pulumi)
• Experience with geospatial data and tools (ideally QGIS)
• Strong problem-solving and analytical skills
• Proactive communication and investigation style; be curious and ask questions
• Comfort working in a primarily remote, distributed, global team
• Proximity to Edinburgh or London area for once-per-week co-working

• Competitive compensation package - £80k - £110k depending on experience and location
• Equity options, pension contributions and up to 20% discretionary annual bonus
• Access to health insurance
• Flexible work hours with emphasis on results
• Paid parental leave
• Unlimited paid vacation

Cultivo is a leading platform for developing and operating natural assets with a mission to regenerate ecosystems by unlocking investment in nature at speed and scale. Their projects capture carbon, protect biodiversity, capture water and positively impact local communities, as well as providing an attractive return to investors.