Working at illuminem: where ambition meets purpose

💚 Discover also our Values and Opportunities

At illuminem we’re building a high-impact, high-potential venture at the forefront of sustainability, tech, and innovation. It’s a place where ambition meets mission, where exceptional people challenge themselves daily, and where the work you do genuinely matters. Below, you’ll find what makes working here unique — and whether it’s the right place for you.

Why work at illuminem?

• A story you'll tell for life: Be part of the success of a high potential venture… all the way to IPO
• The most valued network: No other climate startup enjoys the same level of support, investment, and active mentorship from industry leaders and top executives, opening doors to unparalleled opportunities
• Learning / investing in yourself: Gain unparalleled practical experience in launching & scaling a successful business
• Career acceleration: “Startups are career turbochargers” (ask our first team members, who jumped from junior profiles to C-suite opportunities before they even realized it)
• Real impact: Don’t compromise on your ideals, be proud every day to create real impact, for a meaningful cause, in a values-driven environment
• The boldest mission: Join us to power the sustainable transition with the most insightful data and information! Everything we do serves a mission bigger than ourselves
• Top-tier team: Work alongside top talent from world-class backgrounds (HEC Paris, Oxford University, LSE, BCG, JPMorgan, etc.), who set the bar in sustainability, tech, design, and product
• Recognition in front of 500,000 strong community: Your work is championed by a community of 500,000 sustainability professionals, and the world’s largest expert network in sustainability
• Truly global: With 20 team members from 15+ different nationalities across 4 continents, experience a genuinely international and diverse working environment
• Unmatched credibility: Join the company trusted by the Financial Times as exclusive partner at the World Economic Forum, chosen to curate the G7 Presidency’s closing event at the UN Climate Change Conference, appointed by Europe’s #1 business school to curate a full University course on GreenTech, featured in leading publications worldwide, and backed by the world’s top sustainability investors (from Techstars Sustainability to five VCs and a host of industry leaders)
• Lead the way in tomorrow’s industry: Join the vanguard of innovation, sustainability, tech, Ai and data - where tomorrow happens

Why not work at illuminem?

• You dislike intense work and fast pace: We have the most ambitious goals and fewer resources than larger companies, there’s little room to stand still
• You prefer process over action: As a lean team, every task must deliver tangible outcomes; anything else is unnecessary bureaucracy
• You lack attention to detail: Our data and information are valuable only if they meet the highest quality standards; meticulous attention to detail is essential
• You have no respect for structure: To collaborate effectively and achieve speed, we rely on clear communication and disciplined coordination, balancing candor with respect
• You’re inflexible about tasks and schedules: Startups thrive on adaptability—tasks and timelines can shift rapidly, requiring openness and flexibility from everyone (starting from our leaders)
• You can’t act without a large organization around you: Progress depends on each of us taking initiative, stretching, and making things work before everything is repeatable
• You seek high salaries and perks: Every cent from customers and investors goes directly toward realizing our mission; we generously reward our team with meaningful equity over short-term benefits
• You’re uncomfortable with uncertainty: Startup life is a true roller coaster—filled with highs, lows, and constant change. Resilience and adaptability are crucial

Think you're a fit?

If you’re excited by challenge, energized by purpose, and eager to grow, illuminem might be the place for you. We're always looking for bold thinkers and builders ready to shape the future of sustainability

Visit illuminem's talent opportunities page to view our current openings and application process details