Staff Software EngineerProject Canary is a climate technology company offering an enterprise data platform that helps energy companies improve and report on their emissions footprint. Project Canary builds high-fidelity sensors, ingests data from various other technologies and sources, and leverages proprietary analytics and models to deliver insights that operators can act on to reduce emissions. The data-driven technology enables energy operators to stop leaks faster, reduce risk, streamline reporting, and differentiate their operations for key stakeholders. We're hiring a senior engineer who enjoys solving hard technical problems and wants meaningful ownership in a growing company.
This is a hybrid role based in downtown Denver, Colorado. We value in-person collaboration and build best when engineers spend meaningful time working side by side, whiteboarding, prototyping, and iterating together.Key ResponsibilitiesOwnership of meaningful systems with real influence over technical directionDirect access to product and company leadershipFast feedback loops and fewer layers between idea and implementationA collaborative environment where ideas are debated openly and decisions move quicklyVisible impact. Your work will shape the trajectory of the companyWHAT "SENIOR" MEANS HERE In our environment, senior engineers:Make sound technical decisions and clearly explain the tradeoffs behind themStep into ambiguity and create clarity for othersDeliver reliably and adjust execution based on business prioritiesElevate the quality of systems, discussions, and team standardsContribute to a culture of curiosity, accountability, and momentumSkills Knowledge & ExpertiseTechnical Depth and Rigor You have demonstrated the ability to reason through complex systems and make sound engineering decisions. That evidence might come from:Designing and shipping production systemsBuilding products from 0 to 1 in ambiguous environmentsResearch, open-source contributions, or other technically rigorous workSolving problems that required thoughtful system design, tradeoff analysis, or non-obvious technical decisionsYou are comfortable reasoning from first principles, when necessary, rather than relying solely on established patterns.
We care more about how you think and build than whether your background follows a traditional path.Startup Adaptability We are a mid-stage startup. Priorities evolve. Documentation is not always perfect. Sometimes the best path forward is not immediately obvious.
We are drawn to engineers who:Thrive in environments with evolving structureTake ownership of learning new systems and domainsProactively identify next steps rather than waiting for assignmentsStay anchored to business goals, not just technical eleganceOwnership, Pace, and Judgment Strong candidates demonstrate:Clear reasoning behind architectural decisionsAbility to articulate tradeoffs, not just best practicesAwareness of business context when estimating timelinesThe discipline to meet commitmentsThe judgment to increase intensity when the situation calls for it and to simplify when complexity is not justifiedWe value engineers who understand that great software supports real business outcomes.Breadth and Curiosity We appreciate engineers who:Have expanded their scope over time through new systems, domains, or increased responsibilityAre comfortable stepping slightly outside their core area when neededSee product, customer impact, and technical design as interconnectedDeep specialists are welcome, especially those who have increased complexity and ownership within their domain.Experience That Is Particularly Relevant, Not Required Exposure to complex or real-world data problems is compelling, including:Systems interacting with physical processesGeospatial or spatial dataCombining multiple data streams to infer meaningful signalsProblems requiring modeling, interpretation, or non-obvious conclusionsStrength in some areas can compensate for gaps in others.BenefitsSalary range: $180,000-220,000 annual baseHybrid work environment (at least 3 days/week in Denver office)Health, dental, and vision insurance with low deductibles and premiums paid by company 99% for self and 50% for dependents and/or spouse401K with company match (no vesting period)Student loan assistanceGenerous culture around time off, including: Unlimited PTO6 days of sick time per year11 paid company holidays per yearUp to 12 weeks of fully paid parental leaveDog friendly office environmentAbout Project CanaryProject Canary was founded in 2019 with a vision to measure what matters – the greenhouse gases emitted from critical parts of our energy infrastructure. Our team is constantly pushing the envelope to bring more visibility to the emissions problem than ever before – enabling the energy sector to reduce its carbon footprint. Apply NowOur Hiring ProcessStage 6:Final InterviewStage 7:Offer StageStage 8:HiredStage 1:AppliedStage 2:Short ListStage 3:Culture CallStage 4:2nd InterviewStage 5:3rd InterviewStage 6:Final InterviewStage 7:Offer StageStage 8:HiredStage 1:AppliedStage 2:Short ListStage 3:Culture CallStage 4:2nd InterviewStage 5:3rd InterviewStage 6:Final InterviewStage 7:Offer StageStage 8:HiredNot quite right? Register your interest to be notified of any roles that come along that meet your criteria.Register Your Interest