Open Talent Pool

About the job

What kind of profiles are we typically looking for?

Our teams are interdisciplinary and international. Depending on our current needs, we are often interested in people with experience in areas such as:

• Engineering & Technology (e.g. mechanical, chemical, process, plant, automation, software, data)

• Research & Development (materials, adsorption, chemistry, physics, modeling, lab work)

• Operations & Industrialization (plant operations, commissioning, scale‑up, supply chain, quality)

• Commercial & Strategy (business development, partnerships, carbon markets, strategy)

• Corporate Functions (HR, Finance, Legal, IT, People Operations, Communications)

Beyond specific skills, we value people who are:

• Motivated by impact and purpose

• Comfortable in a fast‑growing, dynamic environment

• Collaborative, pragmatic, and eager to learn

• Aligned with our ambition to build a climate‑positive future

Our promise: At Climeworks, you are accepted for who you are, and we are committed to building an inclusive environment where everyone feels valued. We encourage all qualified applicants to apply – regardless of background, identity, or experience. Studies show that women and individuals from minority backgrounds often only apply for jobs when they meet 100% of the listed criteria. If this sounds like you, don’t hold back. If you think you’d make a great fit for this role, we’d love to hear from you, even if you don’t check every single box. Let’s tackle one of humankind’s greatest challenges together.

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.