Application Guide
How to Apply for Solutions Engineer
at Carbon Re
🏢 About Carbon Re
Carbon Re is a mission-driven startup applying cutting-edge AI to decarbonize heavy industries like cement and steel. As a small, agile team of scientists and engineers, you'll have direct impact on reducing gigatonnes of CO2 annually while working remotely with a culture of urgency and good humour.
About This Role
This Solutions Engineer role blends industrial process expertise with control engineering to deploy AI-driven SaaS solutions on customer sites. You'll be the frontline technical lead, customizing and optimizing real-time process control systems that cut costs and carbon emissions simultaneously.
💡 A Day in the Life
A typical day might start with a call with a cement plant engineer to troubleshoot a control loop issue, then dive into configuring a model for a new customer site. Afternoon could involve collaborating with the product team on feature requests based on field feedback, followed by analyzing process data to identify optimization opportunities.
🚀 Application Tools
🎯 Who Carbon Re Is Looking For
- Has hands-on experience in process control or industrial automation, ideally in cement, steel, or glass manufacturing.
- Strong understanding of control theory (PID, MPC) and ability to interface with DCS/PLC systems.
- Comfortable working directly with customers to understand their operational challenges and translate them into technical requirements.
- Enjoys a fast-paced startup environment and can balance multiple projects with a problem-solving mindset.
📝 Tips for Applying to Carbon Re
Highlight any direct experience with cement, steel, or glass industry processes in your resume and cover letter.
Showcase your ability to bridge the gap between industrial operations and AI/software solutions—mention specific projects where you optimized a process.
Since it's a small team, emphasize your willingness to wear multiple hats and work cross-functionally with product and engineering.
Tailor your application to mention your familiarity with real-time control systems (e.g., DeltaV, ABB, Siemens) and data integration.
Demonstrate passion for climate impact—mention any relevant volunteering, coursework, or personal projects related to sustainability.
✉️ What to Emphasize in Your Cover Letter
['Your specific experience with process control in heavy industry, especially cement or steel.', "How you've successfully deployed or optimized control solutions that reduced costs or emissions.", 'Your ability to work directly with customers to understand their pain points and deliver tailored technical solutions.', 'Your excitement about joining a mission-driven startup where your work directly contributes to cutting gigatonnes of CO2.']
Generate Cover Letter →🔍 Research Before Applying
To stand out, make sure you've researched:
- → Read Carbon Re's blog or case studies on how their AI reduces emissions in cement plants.
- → Familiarize yourself with the basics of cement manufacturing (e.g., kiln, preheater, clinker) and common control challenges.
- → Understand the competitive landscape—other startups like CarbonCure or companies using AI in heavy industry.
- → Review their LinkedIn or recent news to understand their growth stage and recent partnerships.
💬 Prepare for These Interview Topics
Based on this role, you may be asked about:
⚠️ Common Mistakes to Avoid
- Don't focus solely on software/AI without showing industrial domain knowledge—they need a hybrid.
- Avoid generic statements about 'saving the planet' without tying it to specific technical contributions.
- Don't underestimate the importance of customer-facing skills; this role requires empathy and communication with plant operators.
📅 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:
Application Review
1-2 weeks
Initial Screening
Phone call or written assessment
Interviews
1-2 rounds, usually virtual
Offer
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