Equilibrium - Senior Software Engineer - Python/Next.js

About Equilibrium : Equilibrium is a full-stack carbon removal developer building one of the largest high-integrity carbon portfolios from the Global South, with a ~20Mt CO? removal pipeline. We develop bankable, high-impact projects by integrating advanced climate science, an in-house digital MRV platform, and innovative blended finance.Our portfolio spans across nature-based and engineered removal : on nature-based, we have large-scale agroforestry, regenerative agriculture, and mangrove restoration initiatives; on engineered removal, we are building India's leading biochar platform with large-scale commercial operations. Collectively, our projects span 120,000+ hectares and will support over 150,000 smallholder farmers and coastal communities.Our work is backed by a $3M institutional seed round from Peak XV (formerly Sequoia) and Avaana Capital, and driven by a 40-member team with deep expertise in climate science, carbon markets, and project operations.Key Responsibilities : We are looking for a Senior Software Engineer to join our engineering team and take ownership of building, maintaining, and scaling products that drive business impact. You will work on projects end-to-end, from design and development to deployment and maintenance.- Own and deliver software projects end-to-end with minimal supervision.- Design, develop, test, deploy, and maintain scalable applications and services.- Build and maintain robust APIs and backend systems.- Develop and enhance web applications using modern frameworks and technologies.- Work closely with product, business, and engineering stakeholders to translate requirements into technical solutions.- Ensure code quality, performance, security, and reliability across applications.- Troubleshoot issues, optimize existing systems, and continuously improve development processes.- Contribute to architecture discussions and technical decision-making.- Mentor junior developers and support knowledge sharing within the team.Ideal Candidate Profile : - Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Engineering, or a related field.- 4+ years of professional software development experience.- Strong proficiency in Python and backend application development.- Hands-on experience with Next.js and modern web development practices.- Experience designing, building, and maintaining APIs.- Experience working with Apache Superset for reporting and data visualization.- Familiarity with Apache Airflow and workflow orchestration tools.- Experience working with AWS and cloud-based infrastructure.- Strong problem-solving and analytical skills.- Excellent communication and collaboration skills.- A high level of ownership, accountability, and attention to detail.- Experience working in fast-paced startup or high-growth environments is a plus. (ref:hirist.tech)