Full Stack Software Engineer

Via Separations is a Boston-area startup dedicated to eliminating CO2 emissions from industrial manufacturing processes. In H1 2024, Via delivered its first commercial facility and changed the narrative around market-driven climate technologies that drive value for industrial customers. At the intersection of engineering, society, and impact, our team is passionate about making a difference and building the technology and organization to do it. We are a fast-paced, interdisciplinary team backed by leading venture capital firms, and we are looking to add talented, mission-driven people to our cohort.

We are passionate about global climate impact, optimistic about scientific progress, and unafraid of hard problems. We believe that our people are our unfair advantage, and drive our mission forward. We embrace the diversity of our team for creative solutions and believe the best ideas come from the intersection of disciplines and perspectives. We want you to join us!

As a Full Stack Software Engineer, you will be responsible for developing, launching and maintaining custom software tools to support everything from lab-scale R&D through to commercial systems. Working within a cross-disciplinary team, you will have the opportunity to own projects from conception through to deployment in support of Via's manufacturing, testing and operational needs.

As the sole software engineer within the organization, this role presents a unique opportunity to not only develop software tools but also to shape our digital strategy. You will have the freedom to explore new processes, innovate and drive change from the ground up, and have a significant impact on the company’s growth and success. This role has enormous potential for growth as the organization grows and headcount increases.

• Design, develop, launch and maintain software applications
• Maintain existing software by responding to & addressing bug reports, soliciting user feedback, and upgrading infrastructure as necessary.
• Perform thorough, automated unit testing and debugging to identify and fix issues in the codebase.
• Manage projects from concept to deployment and delivery of high-quality software solutions.
• Maintain accurate and up-to-date documentation for all applications, including code comments and user guides.
• Collaborate with scientists and engineers from across the organization to understand needs and translate into tactical project requirements .
• Work with datasets at a range of different scales and across multiple storage solutions.

• Degree in Computer Science, or equivalent work experience
• 3-5 years professional experience designing, building and shipping complex software products that include front-end and back-end elements for industrial manufacturing/hardware applications
• Proficiency in JavaScript or TypeScript and SQL is required
• Experience with front-end frameworks such as React.js , Bootstrap, Redux
• Knowledge of back-end technologies including Relational & Non-relational Databases, Node.js , cloud services (AWS)
• Experience creating tools and frameworks to automate testing
• Ability to generate automated reports and dashboards from a variety of data sources
• Strong project management skills. Ability to define timelines and deliver on them from project start to completion
• Experience successfully delivering on complex projects with multiple stakeholders
• Experience with unstructured, highly variable R&D datasets
• Excellent communication and organizational skills. Eager to solicit and implement feedback from users.
• Ability to work from our Watertown, MA office at least 3 days/week
• Some travel (up to 5%) may be required
• U.S. work authorization is required for this role

At Via, we value and prioritize diversity of thought, access, and experiences, and are an equal opportunity employer by choice. We consider all qualified applicants equally for employment. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, color, national origin, ancestry, citizenship status, protected veteran status, religion, physical or mental disability, marital status, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, age, or any other basis protected by law, ordinance, or regulation.