Holy Grail

We capture CO2 from the atmosphere and store it above ground

Chief Technology Officer

$100K - $150K
Location
Fremont, CA, US
Job Type
Full-time
Experience
1+ years
Connect directly with founders of the best YC-funded startups.
Apply to role ›
Nuno Pereira
Nuno Pereira
CEO

About the role

Holy Grail developed a direct air carbon capture technology that removes CO2 from the atmosphere and permanently stores it above the ground. We are looking for a CTO passionate about creating a scalable solution to removing excess CO2 from the atmosphere.

 

Requirements

• Detail-oriented with a creative approach to science and engineering

• A high degree of autonomy and independence

• Intrinsic motivation with a fundamental love of science 

• Ability to learn and adapt quickly

• Understanding of how small molecules react and diffuse

• Experience in characterization of electrochemical systems

• Ability to communicate complex concepts

• Experience with materials discovery and selection

 

Responsibilities

• Lead development roadmap of future technology iterations

• Manage a team of scientists and engineers

• Select materials for electrochemical systems

• Optimize electrochemical systems

• Design experiments (aided by modeling)

• Apply research findings from analogous fields

• Collaborate with mechanical engineers, chemical engineers, and design engineers to develop manufacturing processes

 

Nice to have

• Experience with electrochemical testing (CV, CA, EIS, CP)

• Experience with materials characterization (TGA, FTIR, DSC)

• Advanced degree in chemistry, material science, or related fields

• Experience with SEM, EDX, TEM, and GC

 

What we offer

You will join a team that is passionate about having an impact on climate change. We care about the optimal way to solve problems and nurture a culture of creativity and collaboration. We care about quick iterations, minimizing assumptions, and we use emojis to label our chemicals. We work on interesting technical problems and provide support and resources to tackle them.

 

Impact: Your contribution will directly impact the company's milestones, and you will fully own your projects

No politics: We give you the resources to test all your wildest ideas in hours or days, not months

Ownership: Not only you will own your projects you will also own part of the company

Autonomy: We welcome your independent perspective and embrace thought diversity and creative freedom

Flexibility: We encourage you to set and manage your time to achieve our shared goals, and we offer a less rigid environment and company structure compared to academia and larger companies

Fun: We cultivate an informal environment that is focused on the end goal but celebrate all our wins along the way

 

Benefits

• Stock options

• Paid time off

• Paid sick leave

• Health & dental insurance

• 401K

About Holy Grail

Holy Grail removes carbon dioxide from the atmosphere to contribute to the long-term sustainability of humans and other species on Earth

Holy Grail
Founded:2019
Team Size:7
Location:CA
Founders
Nuno Pereira
Nuno Pereira
CEO