Top 10 Climate Tech Startups Hiring Now

Mihailo Bozic
Mihailo Bozic
Updated July 16, 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 364 live open roles across 10 climate tech startups as of July 16, 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 10 Climate Tech Startups hiring on Migrate Mate right now

Curated by our editorial team · 364 live roles from Migrate Mate, updated daily

  1. 01
    Form Energy

    Form Energy

    Energy StorageEngineeringOperations

    Form Energy has 142 open roles on Migrate Mate as of July 16, 2026, the most of any climate tech startup we track, concentrated in engineering (Non-Software) (10) and compliance & risk (5). 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)10
    • Compliance & Risk5
    • Business Strategy4
    • Program Management3
    • Software Engineering3

    +18 roles across other teams

    Open roles142 open
    Staff Systems Engineer
    Berkeley, CA · On-site
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    Senior Mechanical Engineer, Test Infrastructure
    Berkeley, CA · On-site
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    Test Engineer II
    Berkeley, CA · On-site
    Apply
    Staff Software Engineer, Test Software
    Berkeley, CA · On-site
    Apply
    Senior Service Engineer - Fluid Systems
    Berkeley, CA · On-site
    Apply
    See all 142 roles at Form Energy
  2. 02
    Redwood Materials

    Redwood Materials

    Battery RecyclingManufacturingEngineering

    Redwood Materials has 124 open roles on Migrate Mate as of July 16, 2026, concentrated in engineering (Non-Software) (8) and manufacturing operations (6). 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
    • Manufacturing Operations6
    • Project & Program Management4
    • Construction Management3
    • Business Operations3

    +23 roles across other teams

    Open roles124 open
    Senior Maintenance Manager
    Reno, NV · On-site
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    Embedded Software Engineer – Power Electronics, Energy Storage
    San Francisco, CA · On-site
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    Lead Maintenance Technician
    McCarran, NV · On-site
    Apply
    General Site Superintendent
    Reno, NV · On-site
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    Security Specialist II
    Carson City, NV · On-site
    Apply
    See all 124 roles at Redwood Materials
  3. 03
    Antora Energy

    Antora Energy

    Thermal StorageEngineeringClean Energy

    Antora Energy has 25 open roles on Migrate Mate as of July 16, 2026, concentrated in specialized engineering (10) and partnerships & business development (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 Engineering10
    • Partnerships & Business Development2
    • Manufacturing Operations2
    • Project & Program Management2
    • Mechanical Engineering2

    +7 roles across other teams

    Open roles25 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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    Director/Senior Director, Commercial Energy Strategy
    Remote · Hybrid
    Apply
    See all 25 roles at Antora Energy
  4. 04
    Palmetto

    Palmetto

    Residential SolarSalesSoftware

    Palmetto has 21 open roles on Migrate Mate as of July 16, 2026, concentrated in business development (4) and account management (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

    • Business Development4
    • Account Management2
    • Business Analysis2
    • Product Management2
    • Cloud Engineering1

    +8 roles across other teams

    Open roles21 open
    Staff Software Engineer, Energy Intelligence
    Charlotte, NC · On-site
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    Senior Product Manager - Device Data & Performance
    Remote · On-site
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    Senior HVAC Quality Program Manager
    Charleston, SC · Remote
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    Portfolio Management Analyst
    Charlotte, NC · On-site
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    Inside Sales Account Manager, Comfort
    Charlotte, NC · On-site
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    See all 21 roles at Palmetto
  5. 05
    Sila Nanotechnologies, Inc.

    Sila Nanotechnologies, Inc.

    Battery MaterialsEngineeringProduct

    Sila Nanotechnologies, Inc. has 12 open roles on Migrate Mate as of July 16, 2026, concentrated in specialized engineering (7) and quality control (3). 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 Engineering7
    • Quality Control3
    • Finance1
    • Project & Program Management1
    Open roles12 open
    Staff Battery Engineer
    Alameda, CA · On-site
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    Process Engineer
    Moses Lake, WA · On-site
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    Senior Finance ERP Consultant
    Alameda, CA · On-site
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    Senior Manager, Battery Engineering
    Alameda, CA · On-site
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    Senior Manager, R&D Engineering
    Alameda, CA · On-site
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    See all 12 roles at Sila Nanotechnologies, Inc.
  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.

  7. 06
    Solid Power

    Solid Power

    Solid-State BatteryEngineeringQuality

    Solid Power has 12 open roles on Migrate Mate as of July 16, 2026, concentrated in engineering (Non-Software) (8) and account management (1). Solid Power designs and manufactures solid-state battery cells intended for electric vehicles, with engineering and quality teams supporting both cell development and pilot-scale production. The company has strategic relationships with major automotive manufacturers.

    Roles by team

    • Engineering (Non-Software)8
    • Account Management1
    • Business Operations1
    • Business Development1
    • Biotech & Life Sciences1
    Open roles12 open
    Process Engineer II (Drying and Crystallization)
    Thornton, CO · On-site
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    Accounts Payable Manager
    Denver, CO · On-site
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    Senior Mechanical Maintenance Technician
    Thornton, CO · On-site
    Apply
    Quality Lab Manager
    Denver, CO · On-site
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    Senior Capital Projects Engineer
    Thornton, CO · On-site
    Apply
    See all 12 roles at Solid Power
  8. 07
    Quaise Energy

    Quaise Energy

    GeothermalDeep TechEngineering

    Quaise Energy has 10 open roles on Migrate Mate as of July 16, 2026, concentrated in specialized engineering (6) and finance (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 Engineering6
    • Finance1
    • Content & Communications1
    • Marketing1
    • Mechanical Engineering1
    Open roles10 open
    Accounting Manager
    Houston, TX · On-site
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    Senior Communications Specialist
    Boston, MA · Hybrid
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    Senior Controls Engineer
    Houston, TX · On-site
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    Sr. Electronics Engineer
    Houston, TX · On-site
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    Director, Digital Marketing & Web Strategy
    Houston, TX · On-site
    Apply
    See all 10 roles at Quaise Energy
  9. 08
    Charm Industrial

    Charm Industrial

    Carbon RemovalIndustrialOperations

    Charm Industrial has 7 open roles on Migrate Mate as of July 16, 2026, concentrated in engineering (Non-Software) (5) and business operations (1). Charm Industrial converts agricultural waste into bio-oil through a pyrolysis process, then injects that carbon-rich oil into geological formations for permanent carbon removal. The company serves corporate buyers with verified, durable carbon removal credits.

    Roles by team

    • Engineering (Non-Software)5
    • Business Operations1
    • Accounting1
    Open roles7 open
    Enterprise Information Systems Engineer
    Fort Lupton, CO · On-site
    Apply
    Injection Engineering Manager
    Remote · On-site
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    Sr. Process Development Engineer - Pyrolysis Test
    Fort Lupton, CO · On-site
    Apply
    Process Development Engineer II - Pyrolysis Test
    Fort Lupton, CO · On-site
    Apply
    Senior Mechanical Engineer - Pyrolysis
    Fort Lupton, CO · On-site
    Apply
    See all 7 roles at Charm Industrial
  10. 09
    Rondo Energy

    Rondo Energy

    Industrial HeatDecarbonizationEngineering

    Rondo Energy has 7 open roles on Migrate Mate as of July 16, 2026, concentrated in specialized engineering (5) and technical product & program management (1). 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

    • Specialized Engineering5
    • Technical Product & Program Management1
    • Project & Program Management1
    Open roles7 open
    Senior Instrumentation Systems Engineer
    Alameda, CA · On-site
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    Senior Model-Based Systems Engineer
    Alameda, CA · On-site
    Apply
    Mechanical Engineer
    Alameda, CA · On-site
    Apply
    Structural Design Engineer
    Alameda, CA · On-site
    Apply
    Process Safety Engineer
    Alameda, CA · Hybrid
    Apply
    See all 7 roles at Rondo Energy
  11. 10
    SPAN

    SPAN

    Home EnergyHardwareProduct

    SPAN has 4 open roles on Migrate Mate as of July 16, 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
    • Software Engineering1
    Open roles4 open
    Territory Sales Manager
    United States · On-site
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    Staff Backend Software Engineer
    San Francisco, CA · 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
    Apply
    See all 4 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 142 open roles on Migrate Mate as of July 16, 2026, followed by Redwood Materials (124) and Antora Energy (25). Migrate Mate tracks 364 live roles across 10 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 manufacturing operations. Across the 10 climate tech startups Migrate Mate tracks, engineering (Non-Software) is the largest function at 31 of 364 open roles as of July 16, 2026, followed by specialized engineering (28) and manufacturing operations (8).

Do climate tech startups hire remotely?

It depends on the company and the function. Of the roles Migrate Mate tracks across these 10 climate tech startups, 12% are remote or hybrid as of July 16, 2026. Remote availability varies by team and role, so each Migrate Mate listing shows its work location before you apply.