Gas analyzers and analytics for emissions, leak and GHG monitoring
Picarro builds trace gas and isotope analyzers paired with analytics software for methane, GHG and VOC monitoring. Its stack spans hardware design (FPGA, VHDL, Verilog, Altium, Zemax, COMSOL) and a modern web layer (React, TypeScript, Tailwind), matching projects on next-generation CRDS instruments alongside a cloud software platform. Pain points around EPA standards and Clean Air Act compliance show regulation driving demand.
Picarro, founded in 1997 and headquartered in Santa Clara, California, develops instruments and software for measuring greenhouse gases, volatile organic compounds and trace gases. Its products serve industrial and scientific customers, with applications including natural gas leak detection, ethylene oxide monitoring, urban and fugitive emissions measurement, and Earth sciences research. The privately held company employs 201–500 people and pairs its analyzers with data analytics, expert guidance and support. Current hiring is concentrated in the United States across engineering, sales and product.
Picarro makes isotope and trace gas analyzers plus analytics software for monitoring methane, greenhouse gases, VOCs and ethylene oxide, serving industrial and scientific customers.
Picarro uses C++, Python, FPGA, VHDL, Verilog, RTOS, Altium Designer, SolidWorks, ANSYS, COMSOL and Zemax for instruments, plus React, TypeScript and Tailwind CSS for software, and NetSuite for operations.
Yes. Engineering is Picarro's largest hiring area, followed by sales, with roles based in the United States spanning mid-level, senior and manager seniority.
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