Picarro, Inc
Manufacturer of high-precision gas and isotope analysis instruments.
Company facts
- Founded
- 1998
- Employees
- 300
- Headquarters
- United States
- CEO
- Alex Balkanski
- Type
- Private
- Funding
- Series D · $7M · 2012
About
Picarro is the leading provider of enhanced optical spectroscopy analytical solutions that empower the world with timely, trusted, and actionable data. Founded over 25 years ago, our technology is pivotal for a wide range of scientific and industrial applications, enabling researchers to measure greenhouse gases and stable isotopes to advance environmental research. We also offer monitoring systems that support facility operators in ensuring regulatory compliance and creating safer workplaces. The natural gas industry leverages our solutions to mitigate risks and improve operational safety, as they strive towards their Net Zero objectives. Quality is at the forefront of our mission, and we have achieved ISO 9001:2015 Certification for our Quality Management System. Our commitment to environmental stewardship and innovation has positioned Picarro as more than just a technology provider; we are a trusted partner in achieving sustainability goals. Whether through our state-of-the-art instruments or expert support services, we aim to empower our clients—enabling them to exceed their operational objectives and contribute positively to a more sustainable future.
Open positions
Senior Electrical Engineer
Senior Electrical Engineer Location: Sana Clara, CA Role Summary: We’re hiring a Senior Electrical Engineer – Mixed-Signal & Digital Systems to design and deliver the next generation of cavity ring-down spectroscopy…
System Test Engineer
The Opportunity Are you an engineer who enjoys getting hands-on with complex systems, solving difficult technical problems, and discovering why something is not working? Picarro is looking for a System Test Engineer to…
Director, Financial Planning & Analysis (FP&A)
Director of FP&A Reports To: Head of FP&A Position Type: Full-Time, High-Impact Leadership Location: Santa Clara, CA (Onsite) The Role We are searching for a Director of FP&A who goes far beyond standard budgeting and…
Associate Product Manager
Associate Product Manager at Picarro (Santa Clara, CA) owning workplace gas-monitoring products across hardware and software. Day to day: defining roadmaps, writing PRDs/MRDs, serving as Agile product owner, supporting hardware NPI, and enabling sales in the natural gas and energy monitoring space.
Lead Accountant
Lead Accountant Reports To: Senior Manager, Accounting Position Type: Full-Time Location: Santa Clara, California, with five days per week in the office. About the Role The Lead Accountant is a high-impact role for an…
Client Program Manager
Picarro's Client Program Manager partners with senior gas utility leaders to run client programs from pilots through production rollouts, aligning Picarro's methane emissions detection and analytics with utility strategy and regulations. Day to day it's stakeholder management, operational data analysis (Excel, PowerBI, Tableau, ArcGIS/QGIS), and subject-matter expertise in leak detection.
Data Scientist
Develops advanced models and algorithms for detecting, attributing, and quantifying trace gases/emissions using spectroscopic data; bridges research and engineering to improve Picarro’s industrial emissions monitoring solutions.
Forward Deployment Engineer - Oil, Gas, & Chemicals
Forward Deployment Engineer - Oil, Gas & Chemicals Travel: ≤70% Location: Remote USA, CA or TX preferred The Opportunity: Picarro's Fenceline Monitoring Solution delivers continuous, real-time emissions intelligence to…
Senior Quality Engineer
Senior Quality Engineer Job Location: Santa Clara, CA (Onsite) Job Term: Full-Time The Opportunity: We are seeking an experienced Senior Quality Engineer to play a critical role in sustaining Picarro’s ISO…
Product Designer, Industrial Solutions
Design Engineer at Picarro in Santa Clara builds and refines industrial software interfaces, blending UX design with React/TypeScript code to create clear, workflow-efficient tools for compliance and field operators.
Director, Customer Success -Gas (Americas)
Director, Customer Success – Gas (Americas) Job Title: Director, Customer Success – Gas (Americas) Department: Customer Success Reports to: Vice President, Customer Success and Analytics Location: Santa Clara, CA or…
Senior Software Engineer - Cloud Data Platform
The Senior Software Engineer will design and maintain Picarro's cloud and data platform, building scalable pipelines for sensor data using Python, Go, or TypeScript. The role involves end-to-end ownership of production systems, utilizing AI-assisted coding tools to accelerate development and reliability.
Senior Technical Program Manager
Drive the end-to-end development of integrated hardware, firmware, and cloud-software scientific instrumentation products, managing cross-functional schedules, risks, and NPI/manufacturing handoffs for a spectroscopy company.
Senior Software Engineer - Spectroscopy
Senior Software Engineer designing and building the software behind Picarro's spectroscopy-based analytical instruments: instrument control, data acquisition on embedded Linux, hardware/FPGA interfaces, APIs and drivers, plus automation and cloud connectivity. Core stack: Python, C/C++, Linux, and low-level hardware integration.