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Valdera

Digital matchmaking for specialized chemicals procurement

Senior Software Engineer - Full Stack

Full-Time
No salary listed
Senior
New York, NY, USA
HybridMust reside in the greater New York area; occasional in-person team meetings.
Software EngineeringFull-Stack Engineering
No H1B Sponsorship

About the job

Requirements
  • 5+ years of experience in software engineering, with a proven track record in startup environments
  • Experience building and maintaining complex web applications at scale
  • Track record of making mature technical decisions in fast-paced environments
  • Demonstrated ability to balance technical debt with business priorities
  • Experience collaborating closely with business executives and leaders
  • History of quickly learning new skills required to deliver value in (almost) any business situation
  • Track record of executing with a high attention to visual and written detail
  • Experience with a wide range of tools/technology products, and ability to pick up new ones easily
  • Excellent written and verbal communication skills
  • Experience successfully navigating ambiguous problems
  • Located in the greater New York area and willing to meet in person occasionally for team meetings
  • Eligible to work in the United States and live in the United States (we are unable to provide visa sponsorship at this time)
Responsibilities
  • Own end-to-end feature development – from design to deployment – ensuring quality, scalability, and business impact.
  • Build high-performance, maintainable systems that serve buyers, suppliers, and internal stakeholders.
  • Independently plan and execute technical designs that accommodate evolving business needs.
  • Write high-quality, well-tested code that prioritizes simplicity, changeability, and modularity.
  • Take full ownership to launch features efficiently without reliance on a dedicated QA team, ensuring every release meets its intended goals.
  • Proactively identify and resolve technical challenges before they become blockers.
  • Align technical solutions with business objectives by collaborating closely with leadership.
  • Prioritize work based on impact, ensuring the most valuable features are delivered first.
  • Communicate technical concepts clearly to both technical and non-technical stakeholders.
  • Adapt to global time zones when necessary to support critical business needs.
  • Show a commitment to putting in the necessary time and effort to exceed expectations and achieve ambitious startup goals
  • Adapt to global time zones to support customer needs and urgent internal priorities

About the company

Valdera operates a digital marketplace for specialized chemicals and raw materials. It connects buyers such as manufacturers and R&D teams with suppliers through a matchmaking platform, allowing buyers to submit custom formulation requests that are routed to relevant suppliers. Suppliers gain privacy protection and access targeted buyers without exposing their full catalogs, while the platform digitizes catalogs and automates product information to keep offerings current and compliant. Revenue comes from matchmaking fees, workflow automation, and digital-organization tools, with potential premium features; the goal is to streamline procurement in the specialized chemicals market and enable efficient, private connections and fast, accurate product fulfillment aligned with eco-friendly trends.

Company Size

51-200

Company Stage

Series A

Total Funding

$15M

Headquarters

San Francisco, California

Founded

2020

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What believers are saying

  • Valdera launched AI agents in July 2026 for spend, tariffs, logistics, and negotiation.
  • Procurement Magazine cited 14% average savings and 30–40% faster product launches.
  • Univar Solutions partnership and major-brand traction validate a sticky enterprise buying motion.

What critics are saying

  • ChemCloud, Kemiex, and Specright attack Valdera’s workflow and sourcing wedge.
  • Procurement teams can bypass Valdera if SAP Ariba and distributors digitize faster.
  • If customer concentration stays high, losing one Fortune 500 account hits revenue sharply.

What makes Valdera unique

  • Valdera owns chemical-specific AI workflows, from specs to RFQs to supplier qualification.
  • Index Ventures led Valdera’s $15 million Series A in October 2024.
  • Valdera serves Fortune 500 manufacturers across CPG, beauty, pharmaceuticals, and industrials.

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Benefits

Health Insurance

Dental Insurance

Vision Insurance

Life Insurance

Disability Insurance

401(k) Retirement Plan

Stock Options

Unlimited Paid Time Off

Remote Work Options

Wellness Program

Growth & Insights and Company News

Headcount

6 month growth

40%

1 year growth

40%

2 year growth

40%
VCNewsDaily
Oct 4th, 2024
Valdera Announces $15M Series A Round

PORTLAND, OR, Valdera, the AI-driven sourcing platform for chemicals and raw materials, today announced it has raised $15 million in Series A funding, led by Index Ventures.

FundingBlogger
Oct 4th, 2024
Valdera Announces $15M Series A Round

PORTLAND, OR, Valdera, the AI-driven sourcing platform for chemicals and raw materials, today announced it has raised $15 million in Series A funding, led by Index Ventures.