Supercritical

About Supercritical

Supercritical is on a mission to combat the climate crisis by scaling carbon removal technologies. You'll join a company that empowers businesses to measure, reduce, and offset their climate impact using a rigorous marketplace for vetted carbon removal solutions. From its founding in 2021, Supercritical has rapidly become a leader in the carbon removal market, with 35% of corporate purchasers buying through its platform as of July 2023. They provide transparency in a fragmented market, offering a live overview of availability and pricing for high-quality projects. Supercritical actively sources and co-develops carbon removal supply, ensuring businesses can access the permanent carbon removal needed to achieve net zero. They have already facilitated significant deals, including a 1 million tonne offtake with Microsoft.

How We Work

Supercritical operates with a "14,000x mindset," reflecting the ambitious goal of scaling carbon removal by that factor by 2050. This means you'll work with brave adventurers who think big and deliver quickly. The culture emphasizes ownership, encouraging deep curiosity and a drive to understand the root causes of complex problems. You'll find a remote-first environment with flexibility around working hours, and a commitment to diversity and inclusion. The company's investor base is 50:50 gender balanced. Team members are encouraged to move fast, prioritize crucial tasks, and embrace a positive, energetic approach to challenges. Proactive and direct communication is key, ensuring everyone has the context to make informed decisions. You'll collaborate with a powerhouse team of climate, product, tech, and commercial experts, including environmental scientists with PhDs.

Why Join Us

• Drive real climate impact by helping scale carbon removal technologies by 14,000x to reach net zero by 2050.
• Work in a fast-paced, high-growth startup environment backed by $13M in Series A funding from Lightspeed Venture Partners.
• Shape the future of a trillion-dollar industry, building critical market infrastructure for carbon removal.
• Collaborate with a diverse team of experts, including climate scientists and seasoned tech professionals.
• Benefit from a remote-first, flexible work environment with a strong emphasis on ownership and continuous learning.

Benefits & Perks

• Competitive Salary (£60,000 - £175,000 OTE depending on role and experience)
• Unlimited Annual Leave
• Extra Time Off (first Friday of every month is a company-wide day off)
• Pension Contribution (company matches 5% employee contribution with 3%)
• Flexible Hybrid Work (remote-first with option to use London co-working space)
• Wellbeing & Home Setup Support (£1,000 annual wellbeing allowance + up to £500 for home office equipment)
• Monthly company gatherings in London and annual multi-day offsites
• Opportunity to purchase high-quality carbon removal offsets for personal emissions