Best Climate Tech Startups Hiring Now

Mihailo Bozic
Mihailo Bozic
Updated October 15, 2026 · 7 min read

The top climate tech startups hiring right now on Migrate Mate include Form Energy, Redwood Materials, and Antora Energy, alongside seven other companies building battery technology, industrial decarbonization systems, geothermal energy infrastructure, and residential clean energy platforms. Migrate Mate tracks 386 live open roles across 8 climate tech startups as of October 15, 2026, updated daily. Climate tech is one of the few sectors where early-stage engineering and operations work directly influences whether industrial-scale decarbonization happens in time.

The best Climate Tech Startups hiring on Migrate Mate right now

Curated by our editorial team · 386 live roles from Migrate Mate, updated daily

  1. 01
    Form Energy

    Form Energy

    Energy StorageEngineeringOperations

    Form Energy has 191 open roles on Migrate Mate as of October 15, 2026, the most of any climate tech startup we track, concentrated in engineering (Non-Software) (11) and software engineering (4). Form Energy develops iron-air battery systems designed to store electricity for days at a time, targeting the long-duration storage gap that lithium-ion cannot fill. The company is scaling from R&D into manufacturing, with active hiring across engineering, operations, and supply chain.

    Roles by team

    • Engineering (Non-Software)11
    • Software Engineering4
    • Business Strategy4
    • Customer Support3
    • Program Management3

    +25 roles across other teams

    Open roles191 open
    Staff Electrical Engineer - Control Panel
    Weirton, WV · On-site
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    Staff Electrical Engineer, PCB Design
    Weirton, WV · On-site
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    R&D Process Technician
    Somerville, MA · On-site
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    Senior Electrical Engineer - Control Panel
    Weirton, WV · On-site
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    Director and Associate General Counsel, Commercial Operations
    Somerville, MA · Hybrid
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    See all 191 roles at Form Energy
  2. 02
    Redwood Materials

    Redwood Materials

    Battery RecyclingManufacturingEngineering

    Redwood Materials has 144 open roles on Migrate Mate as of October 15, 2026, concentrated in engineering (Non-Software) (8) and IT support (7). Redwood Materials recovers and refines materials from used lithium-ion batteries, feeding them back into the EV and energy storage supply chain domestically. The company hires heavily in chemical engineering, process engineering, and manufacturing operations.

    Roles by team

    • Engineering (Non-Software)8
    • IT Support7
    • Business Operations5
    • Program Management4
    • Business Development3

    +22 roles across other teams

    Open roles144 open
    Logistics Analyst (Inbound/Outbound)
    McCarran, NV · On-site
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    Senior Data Engineering Manager
    Reno, NV · On-site
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    Supplier Industrialization Engineer, Mechanical Components
    San Francisco, CA · On-site
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    Spares Technician
    Ridgeville, SC · On-site
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    Lead Battery Disassembly Technician
    Reno, NV · On-site
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    See all 144 roles at Redwood Materials
  3. 03
    Antora Energy

    Antora Energy

    Thermal StorageEngineeringClean Energy

    Antora Energy has 12 open roles on Migrate Mate as of October 15, 2026, concentrated in specialized engineering (6) and mechanical engineering (2). Antora Energy stores excess renewable electricity as heat in solid carbon blocks and delivers that energy as industrial-grade heat and power directly to manufacturing facilities. The team hires across mechanical, electrical, and systems engineering as it moves toward commercial deployment.

    Roles by team

    • Specialized Engineering6
    • Mechanical Engineering2
    • Electrical Engineering1
    • Partnerships & Business Development1
    • Manufacturing Operations1

    +1 roles across other teams

    Open roles12 open
    Staff Applications Engineer
    Remote · Remote
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    Sr. Electrical Engineer
    San Jose, CA · On-site
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    Senior / Staff Turbomachinery Systems Engineer
    San Jose, CA · On-site
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    Senior Process Engineer
    San Jose, CA · On-site
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    Principal, Power Procurement
    Remote · Remote
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    See all 12 roles at Antora Energy
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    Sila Nanotechnologies, Inc.

    Sila Nanotechnologies, Inc.

    Battery MaterialsEngineeringProduct

    Sila Nanotechnologies, Inc. has 12 open roles on Migrate Mate as of October 15, 2026, concentrated in specialized engineering (6) and compliance & legal (2). Sila Nanotechnologies replaces graphite in lithium-ion battery anodes with a silicon-based material that increases energy density for consumer electronics and electric vehicles. The company recruits materials scientists, process engineers, and product development specialists.

    Roles by team

    • Specialized Engineering6
    • Compliance & Legal2
    • Electrical Engineering1
    • Industrial & Manufacturing Engineering1
    • Software Engineering1

    +1 roles across other teams

    Open roles12 open
    EHS&S Specialist
    Moses Lake, WA · On-site
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    EHS&S Site Manager
    Moses Lake, WA · On-site
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    Controls Engineer and Electrical Engineer
    Moses Lake, WA · On-site
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    Staff Engineer, Manufacturing Engineering
    Moses Lake, WA · On-site
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    Forward Deployed Application Developer
    Alameda, CA · On-site
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    See all 12 roles at Sila Nanotechnologies, Inc.
  5. 05
    Palmetto

    Palmetto

    Residential SolarSalesSoftware

    Palmetto has 11 open roles on Migrate Mate as of October 15, 2026, concentrated in account management (3) and business development (2). Palmetto helps homeowners adopt residential solar through financing, installation coordination, and ongoing system management, all managed through its software platform. Roles span sales, software development, and customer operations.

    Roles by team

    • Account Management3
    • Business Development2
    • Enterprise Sales1
    • Accounting1
    • Human Resources1

    +3 roles across other teams

    Open roles11 open
    Channel Account Manager, HVAC (Charlotte, NC)
    Remote · On-site
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    Inside Sales Account Manager
    Charlotte, NC · On-site
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    Channel Account Manager, HVAC (Atlanta, GA)
    Remote · On-site
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    Senior Quality Control Technician, HVAC
    Charlotte, NC · On-site
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    Portfolio Management Analyst
    Charlotte, NC · On-site
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    See all 11 roles at Palmetto
  6. Editor’s note

    What to look for in a climate tech startup

    Climate tech startups vary significantly in how close they are to revenue, which affects job stability, total compensation mix, and the kind of work you'll do daily. A company with signed commercial contracts or a pilot project already running carries different risk than one still in lab validation. Before applying, check whether the company has disclosed its funding stage and whether it has paying customers, not just announced partnerships.

    Technology Readiness

    Understand where the core technology sits on the path from prototype to commercial scale. Earlier-stage companies offer more varied work but carry more technical and market risk.

    Revenue or Contracts

    Startups with signed offtake agreements or paying pilot customers have a clearer runway than those still fundraising. Public announcements and press releases often reveal this.

    Team Depth

    A strong leadership team with prior experience scaling hardware or industrial operations reduces execution risk significantly, especially in capital-intensive climate tech categories.

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    Rondo Energy

    Rondo Energy

    Industrial HeatDecarbonizationEngineering

    Rondo Energy has 8 open roles on Migrate Mate as of October 15, 2026, concentrated in mechanical engineering (3) and specialized engineering (3). Rondo Energy builds high-temperature thermal energy storage systems that replace fossil-fuel-fired heat in cement, chemicals, and food processing facilities. The company targets hard-to-decarbonize industrial sectors where electrification alone is not practical.

    Roles by team

    • Mechanical Engineering3
    • Specialized Engineering3
    • Procurement & Supply Chain1
    • Finance1
    Open roles8 open
    Director, Global Supply Chain & Strategic Sourcing
    San Francisco, CA · Hybrid
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    Mechanical Design Engineer
    Alameda, CA · On-site
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    Senior Mechanical Design Engineer
    Alameda, CA · On-site
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    Senior Mechanical Engineer
    Alameda, CA · On-site
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    Senior Manager, Financial Planning & Analysis
    Alameda, CA · Hybrid
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    See all 8 roles at Rondo Energy
  8. 07
    Quaise Energy

    Quaise Energy

    GeothermalDeep TechEngineering

    Quaise Energy has 5 open roles on Migrate Mate as of October 15, 2026, concentrated in specialized engineering (4) and mechanical engineering (1). Quaise Energy applies millimeter-wave energy, originally developed for fusion research, to drill deeper into the earth's crust and access geothermal heat that conventional drilling cannot reach. The team is building across physics, engineering, and field operations.

    Roles by team

    • Specialized Engineering4
    • Mechanical Engineering1
    Open roles5 open
    Mechanical Engineer II
    Houston, TX · On-site
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    Senior Controls Engineer
    Houston, TX · On-site
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    Jr. Mechanical CAD Designer
    Houston, TX · On-site
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    Electromagnetics Engineer
    Houston, TX · On-site
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    RF Engineer
    Houston, TX · On-site
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    See all 5 roles at Quaise Energy
  9. 08
    SPAN

    SPAN

    Home EnergyHardwareProduct

    SPAN has 3 open roles on Migrate Mate as of October 15, 2026, concentrated in product management (2) and sales (1). SPAN builds intelligent electrical panels and energy management hardware that give homeowners real-time control over solar, batteries, and EV charging from a single device. The company hires across hardware engineering, product management, and clean energy sales.

    Roles by team

    • Product Management2
    • Sales1
    Open roles3 open
    Territory Sales Manager
    United States · On-site
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    Senior Software Product Manager
    San Francisco, CA · On-site
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    Senior Software Product Manager
    San Francisco, CA · On-site
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    See all 3 roles at SPAN

How climate tech startups pay and equity work

Compensation at climate tech startups depends heavily on the company's stage and how much capital it has raised. Later-stage companies with institutional funding rounds tend to benchmark base salaries against large technology employers, while earlier-stage startups may offer below-market cash in exchange for larger equity grants. Equity in climate tech often comes as stock options with a standard vesting schedule, and the value of those options depends on whether the company reaches an exit through acquisition or public offering. The day-to-day trade-off at most climate tech startups is scope versus stability. Roles tend to span more functions than equivalent positions at larger companies, which accelerates professional development but also means fewer defined processes and more ambiguity. Engineers and operators in this space frequently work on problems that have no established playbook, which appeals to people who want to build from scratch but can be frustrating for those who prefer clear precedents and mature tooling.

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Climate Tech Startups: Frequently Asked Questions

Which climate tech startups are hiring the most right now?

Form Energy is hiring the most, with 191 open roles on Migrate Mate as of October 15, 2026, followed by Redwood Materials (144) and Antora Energy (12). Migrate Mate tracks 386 live roles across 8 climate tech startups in total, updated daily, so the order shifts as companies open and close positions.

Do climate tech startups pay well compared to larger tech companies?

Generally, yes. Growth-stage climate tech startups are typically competitive with large technology employers on base salary, particularly for engineering and technical roles. The meaningful difference is in how the total package is structured: a larger share sits in equity rather than cash, especially at earlier-stage companies. Later-stage startups with significant institutional funding tend to offer base pay closest to big-tech benchmarks, while seed and Series A companies often trade a lower base salary for a larger equity grant with more upside potential.

What kinds of roles do climate tech startups typically hire for?

Climate tech startups hire most heavily in engineering (Non-Software), specialized engineering, and program management. Across the 8 climate tech startups Migrate Mate tracks, engineering (Non-Software) is the largest function at 19 of 386 open roles as of October 15, 2026, followed by specialized engineering (19) and program management (7).

Do climate tech startups hire remotely?

It depends on the company and the function. Of the roles Migrate Mate tracks across these 8 climate tech startups, 7% are remote or hybrid as of October 15, 2026. Remote availability varies by team and role, so each Migrate Mate listing shows its work location before you apply.