Staff software engineer, front end

watershed· Tech
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📍 New York CityFullTime💰 USD 216K–282K/yr

About this role

About Watershed

Watershed is the enterprise sustainability platform. Companies like Airbnb, Carlyle Group, FedEx, Visa, and Dr. Martens use Watershed to manage climate and ESG data, produce audit-ready metrics for voluntary and regulatory reporting including CSRD, and drive real decarbonization. We are looking for team members who love product-building, want to work hard at a mission-oriented startup, and will collaborate with us in shaping the culture of a growing team.

We have offices in San Francisco, New York, Denver, London, Paris, Berlin, Sydney, Mexico City, and remote team members across the US and Europe. We hope that you'll be interested in joining us!

The role

Watershed is a software platform for running a world-class climate program. We measure our success in the carbon reduction achievements of our customers. We are looking for team members to join our team focused on delivering outcomes for our Financial Institution customers.

The Financial Institutions team customizes the Watershed platform for the specific needs of Asset Managers, Banks, Portfolio Companies and others. This involves; modelling finance specific entities like portfolios, assets and holdings - calculating data quality metrics like PCAF scores - and supporting customer report on Financial Regulations like SFDR.

In this role you will:

  • Write performant, well-crafted, tested, and maintainable code across our technical stack

  • Own our frontend architecture, planning ahead to enable the team to build quickly without compromising on quality

  • Collaborate with our Design and Design Engineering teams to give our customers beautiful, clear and consistent experiences

  • Lead the team on UI/UX topics supporting others to build their skills in your areas of expertise

  • Champion our design principles like “smart defaults but you decide” and “connected and familiar”

You might be a good fit if you have:

  • We’re looking for 6+ years in software engineering

  • Specialism in building UI/UX for complex applications

  • A true frontend specialist but who will go full-stack when needed

  • A track record of raising the bar on frontend quality by mentoring others and leading by example

Must be willing to work from an office 4 days per week (except for remote roles)

Watershed has hub offices in San Francisco, New York, London, and Mexico City and satellite offices in Denver, Sydney, Paris, and Berlin. Where we have offices, employees are expected to be in office for 4 days per week. Certain jobs are open to being remote and will be specifically noted on the jobs page and in the job description if so.

What’s the interview process like?

It starts the same for every candidate: getting to know the team members through 1 to 2 conversations about Watershed, your experience, and your interests. Next steps can vary by role, but usual next steps are a skill or experience interview (e.g. a coding interview for an engineer, a portfolio review for a designer, deeper experience call for other roles) which leads to a virtual or in person interview panel. We prioritize transparency and lack of surprise throughout the process.

What if I need accommodations for my interview?

At Watershed, we are dedicated to ensuring an inclusive recruitment process. We provide reasonable accommodations for candidates with disabilities, long-term conditions, mental health needs, religious observances, neurodivergence, or pregnancy-related support requirements. If you need assistance during your process, please contact your recruiter.

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the salary for the Staff software engineer, front end role at watershed?
The listed salary for this Staff software engineer, front end position at watershed is USD 216K–282K/yr. This is an FullTime role.
Where is the Staff software engineer, front end position at watershed located?
This Staff software engineer, front end role at watershed is based in New York City. The position is listed as on-site or hybrid. Check the full job description or apply directly to confirm the work arrangement.
Is the Staff software engineer, front end role at watershed full-time or part-time?
This is listed as a FullTime position. It is posted as a Staff software engineer, front end role in the Tech department at watershed.
Which team or department does the Staff software engineer, front end at watershed belong to?
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Click the "Apply Now" button on this page. You will be redirected to watershed's official application portal hosted on ashby where you can submit your application directly.
When was the Staff software engineer, front end job at watershed posted?
This Staff software engineer, front end position at watershed was posted on May 22, 2026. Apply as soon as possible — early applications are often reviewed first.
Staff software engineer, front end
watershed · 💰 USD 216K–282K/yr
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