Full-Time
Senior Software Engineer
Full Stack
Valdera
11-50 employees
Digital matchmaking for specialized chemicals procurement
No salary listed
No H1B Sponsorship
New York, NY, USA
Hybrid
Must reside in the greater New York area; occasional in-person team meetings.
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- 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)
- 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
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
11-50
Company Stage
Series A
Total Funding
$15M
Headquarters
Cambridge, Massachusetts
Founded
2020
Simplify's Take
What believers are saying
- $15M Series A from Index Ventures fuels AI-driven expansion in 2026.
- 1.7M+ CAS numbers enable global sourcing for pharma and beauty industries.
- Delivers 14% average cost savings while fast-tracking sustainable product launches.
What critics are saying
- Chemify's 500K suppliers capture 25% more requests, eroding Valdera's share in 6-12 months.
- KnowDe's AI partnerships with BASF and Dow divert 35% enterprise budgets in 12-18 months.
- EU REACH restrictions delist 20-30% materials, collapsing requests by July 2026.
What makes Valdera unique
- AI-native platform connects buyers with 400K+ suppliers across 130 countries.
- Automates custom formulations for chemicals, reducing launch timelines by 30-40%.
- Prioritizes security of supply, innovation, and sustainability over mere cost savings.
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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
Company News
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.
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.