RMI is transforming the global energy system to secure a clean, prosperous, zero-carbon future for all. We work with businesses, policymakers, communities, and other organizations to identify and scale interventions that will cut greenhouse gas emissions at least 50% by 2030.

In service of that mission we’ve launched Horizon Zero, an effort to make product-level GHG accounting more accurate up and down the supply chain. To maximize the adoption and effectiveness of these guidelines requires technical solutions. We’re in the early days of defining and creating these and are looking for help!

You’ll work closely with our Technical Product Director and subject matter experts to create open-source solutions that allow our partners to adopt product-level accounting. Our unique position as a non-profit allows us to focus on impact, interoperability, and growing an ecosystem-enabling us to have a dramatically greater impact.

Climate change is the defining issue of our time, and the focus of unprecedented innovation and investment. Combining your technical depth with an education in climate and energy you can’t get anywhere else is a unique opportunity.

Minimum qualifications

• 3-7+ years of experience working professionally as a software engineer, including server-side work on modern web applications
• Experience with Python
• Experience with some combination of data standards, storage, transfer, and management
• Comfort working across multiple projects in a new group
• Experience collaborating with non-technical stakeholders
• Urgency to apply your skills to climate solutions

Preferred qualifications

• Experience with containers/cloud deployment/devops, ideally on AWS
• Experience writing APIs
• Knowledge of carbon accounting principles
• Contributions to open-source projects
• Experience partnering with other organizations to collaboratively bring a product to market

You are encouraged to apply even if your profile doesn’t exactly fit the above requirements - we commit to evaluating each candidate equitably regardless of background. At RMI, diverse perspectives & experiences are important to us, and we welcome those who challenge our thinking.

We highly encourage individuals of underrepresented groups to apply!

Location

We are a remote-ready company with team members around the globe. Our beautiful and welcoming offices are available for meetings or focused work, whether you are traveling through or living nearby. Our U.S. offices are in New York City; Washington DC; Oakland, California; Boulder, Colorado, and Basalt, Colorado. This role can be located from anywhere in the continental United States.

We provide you with the essential IT equipment plus a one-time home technology payment and a monthly work from home/commuter allowance to ensure you have a comfortable home office set up and necessary supplies.

We love seeing each other in person! We occasionally gather for shared time together like retreats and learning experiences. Be ready to travel for occasional in-person meetings

Compensation

RMI compensates based on the level and requirements of the role. Salary within our ranges may also be determined by your education, experience, knowledge, skills, and abilities, as required by the role, as well as internal equity and alignment with market data. The minimum to mid salary range of this position is $92,000-$112,000. You would also have an additional 5% bonus target.

Benefits

We offer a comprehensive benefits package including:

• Medical, dental, vision insurance
• 403b retirement options (5% match immediately)
• Life, AD&D, short-term and long-term disability
• Professional and personal development (including LinkedIn Learning access)
• Generous paid time off
• Parental leave
• Work from home and commuter allowance

Diversity

Increasing the diversity of thought, perspectives, ideas, and opinions within RMI is a critical change element supporting our long-term sustainability and mission to build a clean, prosperous, and secure energy future.

We strive for a level of diversity that reflects the communities we serve. Achieving this—regardless of ability, race, ethnicity, ancestry, age, gender, sexual orientation, religion, veteran status, socioeconomic class, educational institution, or other social identities—is critical to the success of each RMIer and collectively as an organization. This ensures that we:

• Have a diverse array of thinking that comes from diverse backgrounds and cultures, enabling us to solve some of the world’s greatest challenges.
• Strive for a culture of inclusion and belonging by treating others with dignity, respect and appreciation enabling them to feel welcomed, supported, and valued.
• Effectively connect, communicate, and build long-lasting relationships with decision makers, stakeholders, and constituents within diverse communities.

RMI is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or status as a protected veteran.

About RMI

RMI is an independent nonprofit founded in 1982 that transforms global energy systems through market-driven solutions to align with a 1.5°C future and secure a clean, prosperous, zero-carbon future for all. We work in the world’s most critical geographies and engage businesses, policymakers, communities, and NGOs to identify and scale energy system interventions that will cut greenhouse gas emissions at least 50 percent by 2030. RMI has offices in Basalt and Boulder, Colorado; New York City; Oakland, California; Washington, D.C.; and Beijing.

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