Software Engineer - Frontend

Company Description

Varaha is a leading climate tech venture focused on nature-based solutions such as regenerative agriculture, ARR, and biochar projects that support smallholder land stewards at scale. In our second year of operation we are removing and avoiding more than 1 Million tons of CO2 and distributing the majority of the revenues to more than 100,000 smallholder land stewards in South Asia and Sub-Saharan Africa. Our in-house best in class MRV technology includes a bio-geo-chemical model for soil carbon, remote sensing and machine learning and uses soil samples for calibration. Backed by leading global investors, our founding and management team comes with a stellar track record of successfully scaling projects and products to millions of smallholder land stewards at leading agri- and tech business.

Position: Software Engineer - Frontend

About the Role:
We’re looking for a Frontend Engineer to lead the development of our digital Measurement, Reporting & Verification (dMRV) SaaS platform. This role is central to building intuitive, performant, and scalable interfaces that drive transparency, trust, and efficiency in carbon project execution. You’ll work closely with product, design, and backend teams to shape user experiences for carbon developers, field teams, and buyers.

Responsibilities

• Own architecture and implementation of frontend systems across Varaha’s dMRV platform.

• Develop scalable, responsive, and modular interfaces using React, TypeScript, and Next.js.

• Translate complex datasets and carbon methodologies into intuitive visual dashboards and workflows.

• Integrate seamlessly with backend APIs (FastAPI/Django) and ensure a smooth data experience.

• Implement best practices in code structure, testing, state management, and UI performance.

• Collaborate across design and backend to iterate quickly and ship impactful features. 

Skills & Requirements:

• 2+ years of frontend development experience in a fast-paced product environment.

• B.tech in Computer Science (CS) or a related technical field preferred.

• Strong proficiency in React, TypeScript, Next.js, and modern UI architectures.

• Experience with state management libraries (Redux, Zustand, etc.).

• Comfort working with RESTful APIs, authentication flows, and CI/CD pipelines.

• Familiarity with data visualization libraries (e.g., Recharts, D3.js) and component design systems.

• Excellent problem-solving, communication, and ownership mindset.

Bonus Points If You have:

• Experience with geospatial data or mapping libraries (e.g., Mapbox, Leaflet).

• Understanding of climate tech, carbon markets, or sustainability-focused products.

• Prior experience in SaaS platforms, enterprise dashboards, or admin panels.

• Exposure to backend systems and API schema design.

What We Offer

Join a small, ambitious, and international team and enjoy the following benefits:

• Work at the intersection of technology, science, and climate action.

• Contribute to high-impact solutions affecting millions of livelihoods and global carbon removal efforts.

• Join a collaborative, mission-driven team backed by top climate investors.

• Competitive compensation, flexible work, and the opportunity to shape a category-defining company.

Please note this job description is not designed to contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties, or responsibilities that are required of the employee for this job. Duties, responsibilities, and activities may change at any time with or without notice.

Varaha is an Equal Opportunity Employer. This company does not discriminate in employment and personnel practices based on race, sex, age, handicap, religion, national origin or any other basis prohibited by applicable law. Hiring, transferring and promotion practices are performed without regard to the above listed items.

If you are interested in becoming a part of this venture, then we would love to know your story, write to us at [email protected]