Software Engineer

About The Company

Watershed is a leading enterprise sustainability platform dedicated to helping organizations measure, manage, and reduce their environmental impact. Serving prominent clients such as Airbnb, Carlyle Group, FedEx, Visa, and Dr. Martens, Watershed provides comprehensive solutions for climate and ESG data management, enabling companies to generate audit-ready metrics for both voluntary and regulatory reporting, including the Corporate Sustainability Reporting Directive (CSRD). With a mission to facilitate meaningful decarbonization, Watershed empowers businesses to integrate sustainability into their core strategies. The company boasts a global presence with offices in San Francisco, New York, London, Paris, Berlin, Sydney, and Mexico City, complemented by a remote workforce across the US and Europe.

About The Role

The Staff Software Engineer (Product) at Watershed plays a pivotal role in shaping the technical direction of the company's product offerings. This position involves collaborating closely with cross-functional teams including Product, Design, and Customer Success to define and execute a strategic technical roadmap. The engineer will leverage their extensive experience to build scalable, high-impact platform features that deliver tangible value to customers. They will serve as a technical leader, guiding engineering teams toward innovative solutions while ensuring code quality and maintainability. The role requires a strong systems mindset, with an emphasis on balancing rapid development with sustainable, long-term code stewardship. The ideal candidate will thrive in a dynamic, mission-driven environment and be committed to fostering a culture of excellence and continuous improvement.

Qualifications

• 8+ years of engineering experience with a proven track record of delivering complex software solutions.
• Extensive experience building user-facing applications with a focus on usability, performance, and scalability.
• Strong understanding of systems architecture and design principles.
• Proven leadership experience, including leading high-performing engineering teams.
• Excellent problem-solving skills and the ability to think strategically about technical challenges.
• Experience working in agile environments with cross-functional teams.
• Strong communication skills, capable of articulating technical concepts to non-technical stakeholders.
• Bachelor's or Master's degree in Computer Science, Engineering, or a related field.

Responsibilities

• Partner with Product, Design, and Customer teams to define a clear technical roadmap aligned with business goals.
• Leverage existing platform capabilities to develop high-impact features that meet customer needs.
• Collaborate with platform teams to share insights and influence the platform roadmap based on customer feedback and technical requirements.
• Design, develop, and maintain scalable, reliable, and secure software components.
• Mentor and lead engineering teams to foster a culture of innovation, quality, and continuous learning.
• Ensure adherence to best practices in coding, testing, and deployment processes.
• Work closely with engineering leadership to optimize team productivity and technical excellence.
• Participate in code reviews, technical discussions, and strategic planning sessions.

Benefits

• Competitive salary and comprehensive benefits package.
• Opportunities for professional growth and development within a fast-growing organization.
• Flexible work environment with options for remote work and in-office collaboration.
• Inclusive and diverse workplace culture committed to equity and inclusion.
• Health, dental, and vision insurance coverage.
• Paid time off and holidays to support work-life balance.
• Participation in company-sponsored wellness and development programs.

Equal Opportunity

Watershed is an equal opportunity employer committed to fostering an inclusive environment for all employees. We celebrate diversity and are dedicated to creating a workplace free from discrimination and harassment. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, gender, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, national origin, age, disability, or any other protected status.