Living Carbon · 12 hours ago
Remote Sensing Data Engineer
United States
Full-time
Remote
Entry, Mid Level
$130K/yr - $140K/yr
2+ years expLiving Carbon is a public benefit company focused on fighting climate change by transforming marginal land into high-value environmental assets. They are looking for a Remote Sensing Data Engineer to conduct geospatial analyses, develop reporting tools, manage GIS data, and collaborate with team members to support innovative reforestation projects.
BiotechnologyForestryLife ScienceNatural Resources
Responsibilities
Conduct remote sensing analytics and modeling; develop scalable analytical and reporting tools; manage GIS data collection, storage, and version control across team members; engage in strategic planning & process improvement; provide support to collaborate with Land and Forestry teams
Manage and analyze large datasets off-line and in cloud computing and storage platforms
Analyze large and complex geospatial datasets and remote sensing data (e.g. satellite imagery, LiDAR, SAR, multispectral data, etc.)
Design and implement novel predictive, statistical, and machine learning models related to forestry, land use, carbon sequestration, biodiversity, conservation planning, and climate resilience
Automate statistical and geospatial analysis processes using Python, R, or other programming languages
Create clear and impactful reporting tools (e.g. maps, webapps, dashboards) to communicate geospatial information and insights
Facilitate data accessibility using ArcGIS, QGIS, or other proprietary tools for ease of use across team members
Maintain and update internal geospatial databases, ensuring data quality, consistency, and version control
Integrate data from Land, Forestry, and Carbon teams to support commercial initiatives
Ensure high standards of data accuracy and ethical use in all geospatial analyses and models
Conduct quality control checks on geospatial datasets
Provide technical mapping support to other team members as needed
Work closely with Land, Forestry, and Carbon teams to uncover new operational insights
Identify opportunities to improve geospatial workflows and contribute to the development of best practices
Support research and development efforts in geospatial analytics and remote sensing applications
Assist in the identification and development of new project opportunities
Qualification
Required
A MSc or PhD with >2+ years in Data Science, Computer Science, Remote Sensing, GIS, Spatial Ecology, Environmental Science, or a related field
Proficiency in Python, R, Java, SQL with experience using geospatial libraries, and machine learning analytics
Strong skills in GIS software (ArcGIS, QGIS, Google Earth Engine) and remote sensing data and processing (e.g., Landsat, Sentinel, MODIS, GEDI, etc); Knowledge of geostatistics, predictive modeling, spatiotemporal analysis
Experience building data pipelines, ETL processes, and spatial databases and working with cloud computing platforms
Strong analytical skills and ability to communicate complex findings effectively to diverse audiences
Preferred
Familiarity with reforestation, natural climate solutions, carbon markets, and reporting frameworks
Experience with big data tools for large-scale geospatial processing
Knowledge of forestry, conservation, environmental, and climate sciences
Experience developing and managing dynamic databases for remote sensing analyses
Proficiency in web apps, dashboards, and visualization tools
Benefits
Healthcare
Dental and vision insurance
Company
Living Carbon
Living Carbon is a public benefit company on a mission to fight climate change by genetically enhancing CO2 capture and storage in trees.
11-50 employees
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Funding
Current Stage
Early StageTotal Funding
$36MKey Investors
Temasek HoldingsFelicis
2023-01-17Series A· $21M
2022-02-23Series A· $15M
2021-01-01Seed
Leadership Team
Maddie Hall
Co-Founder & CEO
Jonathan Shears
Land Partnerships Lead
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