Atlas Public Policy is looking for an experienced Front-End Engineer to join our exciting policy tech firm. For a decade, Atlas Public Policy has equipped businesses and policymakers with the tools and insights they need to make strategic, impactful decisions that are pragmatic and serve the public interest. We build analytical tools and dashboards using powerful, accessible technology, and offer expert advisory services to tackle a wide range of pressing and emerging issues.

A qualified person must be sharp, ambitious, passionate, and capable of adapting to the evolving demands at Atlas. This position will be based in Washington, DC. Staff in Washington, DC currently follow a hybrid work model with three days in the office and two days remote.

At Atlas, we believe that data and technology can drive meaningful change and empower decision-makers across various sectors. We are committed to enhancing the public good by working with government, industry, and non-profit organizations across the United States on critical areas including vehicle electrification, clean economy manufacturing and investments, building and industrial decarbonization strategy, climate policy, water infrastructure, and disinformation tracking. Our work includes cutting edge research and development on critical climate-related policy issues, products that equip stakeholders with actionable information on clean energy markets, and strategic advising to key leaders in the climate space.

Atlas began in 2015 and has grown with increasing demand from our core set of public interest-focused customers. We engage all our staff in internal strategy development, and believe in work-life balance, career development, and cohesive, team-oriented work.

The Work

  • Develop web applications using the React and Flask frameworks.
  • Design web applications, websites, and Microsoft Power BI dashboards using Figma.
  • Conduct client-facing interactions such as requirements gathering sessions, design workshops, and product demos.
  • Build and maintain Atlas product websites developed in WordPress.
  • Design and build intuitive, data-rich dashboards using Microsoft Power BI, such like Hamilton, EV Hub, and Buildings Hub, for a broad set of audiences with a focus on user experience.
  • Assist in maintaining existing technical infrastructure through tasks like proactive monitoring, debugging website and dashboard related failures, and updating technical documentation.

Desired Qualifications

  • At least four years of work experience in front-end web development.
  • At least two years of experience with JavaScript frameworks such as React, Angular, etc.
  • At least two years of experience in user-experience design, including requirements gathering and building wireframes.
  • At least two years of experience in client engagement.
  • At least one year of experience in WordPress development, including contributing to custom plugins built in PHP.
  • Experience with Microsoft Power BI or similar data visualization/dashboarding software (e.g., Tableau, Looker, or Qlik).
  • Bachelor’s degree in computer science, computer engineering, or similar.
  • Strong interest in developing data-driven visualizations and tools.
  • Excellent organizational skills, attention to detail, and strong communication skills.
  • Ambitious, self-directed, but knows when to pause and seek assistance.
  • U.S. citizen or legal permanent resident of the United States or other U.S. work authorization (please specify details in your application. Atlas does not offer sponsorship for permanent residency).

Starting Date: August 2025

Application Deadline: July 7, 2025

Time Commitment: Full time

Compensation: 

  • Annual salary of $90,000 – $110,000
  • Expected 10% of salary contributed to a pre-tax retirement account
  • Annual profit-sharing bonus between estimated 5% and 25%, based on employee and company performance
  • Fully-covered platinum health insurance plan along with dental and vision insurance for employee and children
  • 15 days of vacation and company-wide holiday between Christmas and New Year’s Eve
  • Short- and long-term disability insurance
  • Life insurance
  • 1-month sabbatical every five years
  • Annual professional development stipend

Interested candidates should send a resume and cover letter to hr@atlaspolicy.com.

Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion

Atlas strives to create a diverse and inclusive workplace. We also understand that having a staff that reflects the communities impacted by our work provides experience and knowledge that is essential to informing data-driven and equitable policy solutions. Our work, providing rigorous and nuanced analysis on electrification and other key policy challenges, requires the knowledge of environmental, economic, and historical policies and practices. Atlas is also committed to becoming a champion for diversity, equity, and inclusion in public policy.

Women, people of color, people with disabilities, veterans and military spouses, formerly incarcerated people, religious minorities, and members of the LGBTQIA+ community are strongly encouraged to apply. We consider qualified applicants regardless of any legally protected characteristics.

Reasonable accommodations can be provided at all phases of the application and employment process. If we can offer accommodations for you in the recruitment process, please contact hr@atlaspolicy.com.