Development Specialist / Development Specialist

Get to Know Climeworks

Climeworks is a leading high-quality carbon removal provider, combining decades of expertise in Direct Air Capture (DAC) technology with a holistic approach to carbon removal solutions.

Climeworks advises companies on their carbon removal strategies and provides tailored portfolios of nature-based and engineered approaches, offering end-to-end services to help achieve net-zero goals. The company runs the world's first two DAC plants in Iceland, demonstrating its core commitment to high-quality carbon removal that is backed by over 15 years of pioneering research, development, and deployment.

By advancing the most reliable solutions in the market, Climeworks accelerates the global transition to net zero, unlocking economic value for businesses, governments, and society.

We foster a dynamic environment and are building a globally purpose-driven team. We are looking for disruptive thinkers, passionate achievers, and inspiring leaders who are ready to take on the world’s greatest challenge.

Your Mission

Job Description

• Lead Experimental Testing Campaigns: You will lead experimental testing campaigns to ensure accurate and reliable results.
• Coordinate Technical Discussions: You will coordinate technical discussions to align stakeholders and share insights.
• Analyze Campaign Results: You will analyze the results of the campaign to derive meaningful conclusions.
• Relate Experiments to Development Strategy: You will relate experiments to the overall development strategy and modeling efforts.

Your Story

Requirements

• Educational Background: You have a background in process engineering or mechanical engineering with process exposure.
• Experimental Work: You have experience in conducting experimental work and applying practical methods.
• Data Analysis: You are skilled in analyzing data to support decision-making.
• Hands-On Experience: You bring hands-on experience in experimental work environments.
• Personal Attributes: You are pragmatic, a team player, and able to work under pressure.
• Language Skills and Travel: You are proficient in English and willing to travel occasionally.

At Climeworks, we are committed to building an inclusive environment where everyone feels valued. We encourage all qualified applicants to apply online using the form below. Only applications matching the job profile will be considered.

What We Offer:

• Time Off: Enjoy 25 paid vacation days every year, plus public holidays.
• Flexibility: Work how it suits you best. We offer a hybrid work setup and up to 4 weeks of remote work annually within any EU country.
• Ownership: Fair base pay paired with an equity package – because your contributions matter.
• Family Support: Inclusive parental leave.
• Continuous Learning: Dedicated budget to invest in your professional growth.
• Referral Rewards: Help us grow our team and earn bonuses for your successful referrals.

Salary

At Climeworks, salary ranges are assigned to a job based on the level of seniority and the location-specific market median of similar jobs according to external benchmark surveys. Individual compensation depends on your skills, experience, and the value you bring to the team.

Formalities

This position is based in Opfikon, Zurich, and we ask that you work onsite at least three days per week.

The percentage in the job title means flexibility – choose full-time or part-time based on what works for you.

We do not accept candidate profiles through recruitment agencies.