Software Engineer

Axle Energy; City Of London; Hybrid; GBP 50,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A technology company focused on energy in the UK is looking for engineers to build software infrastructure aimed at combating climate change. You'll face technical challenges while controlling energy assets to optimize usage based on green and cheap electricity. Ideal candidates are motivated by real-world impact. The role supports hybrid working with a collaborative team environment.

Benefits

Meaningful equity

Competitive salary

Bi-annual retreats

Dog-friendly office

Hybrid working model

Qualifications

• Courage to build new things fast.
• Desire to help build and lead an exceptional team.
• Deep-seated motivation to combat climate change.

Responsibilities

• Build software infrastructure for the decarbonized energy system.
• Control vehicle charging, heating systems, and home batteries.
• Shape the future of energy markets.

Skills

Python

Machine learning

Docker

GCP

Figma

Job description

We’re hiring engineers who ship fast, build delightful products, and want to step into the arena in the fight against climate change.

We’re building the software infrastructure for the decarbonised energy system, backed by some of the best investors in the world (TechCrunch).

We make the technology to move energy usage to times when electricity is cheap and green. Our software controls vehicle charging, heating systems, and home batteries. We use machine learning to figure out what energy people will need, and when they'll need it. We control tens of thousands of energy assets, and we’re growing quickly.

Read more about what we’re buildinghere.

You can expect:

• insane amounts of ownership
• hard technical challenges
• that what you build is commercially and environmentally valuable

In return, we ask for:

• the courage to build new things fast
• a commitment to real world impact over technical perfection
• a desire to help build and lead an exceptional and tight knit team
• deep-seated motivation to combat climate change

You shouldn’t apply if:

• uncertainty scares you
• you aren’t prepared to try, fail, and try again
• you’re looking for a low intensity, low impact role

Tech stack

We like to build backends in Python, because it allows data scientists and engineers to collaborate closely and move quickly.

We try a bunch of things in Figma before we build them in code, because it's a fast and cheap way to get feedback.

Everything we build lives in Docker, for minimal cross-platform faff and maximal reproducibility.

We deploy on GCP

A meaningful slice of equity in Axle, alongside a competitive salary.

The opportunity to directly shape the future of energy markets and accelerate the transition to a low-carbon world.

Bi-annual retreats to strengthen team connection & shared purpose.

Hybrid working - We have a dog-friendly office around Old Street. To maximize collaboration, we ask that you spend 2-3 days a week in the office.

We are extremely keen to build a diverse company, and we’re particularly eager to hear from candidates who don't fit the traditional role stereotypes. If you’re motivated by our mission, please do reach out, even if you feel you might not ‘check all the boxes’.

Interview process

1. Initial interview
2. Take-home exercise
3. Final interview (in-person)
4. Offer, references, and welcome to the team!