Software Engineer (mid/senior)

Axle Energy; City Of London; Hybrid; GBP 125,000 - 150,000; Full time

Job summary

A climate-focused energy tech company in London seeks a Software Engineer to develop core infrastructure connecting energy devices. Ideal candidates will have a strong background in Python and Docker, a commitment to combat climate change, and thrive in a fast-paced, adaptable environment. This role offers equity, competitive salary, and a hybrid work model.

Benefits

Equity

Competitive salary

Hybrid working

Bi-annual retreats

Hybrid working model

Qualifications

• Experience with Python backend development.
• Ability to handle hard technical challenges.
• Motivation to combat climate change.

Responsibilities

• Build core infrastructure for connecting distributed energy devices.
• Orchestrate energy devices and allow participation in electricity markets.
• Manage time and adapt to changing scope.

Skills

Ownership

Quick learning

Adaptability

Collaboration with data scientists

DevOps

Tools

Python

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 building here.

About the role:

Software Engineers at Axle build the core infrastructure for connecting to distributed energy devices, orchestrating them, and allowing them to participate in electricity markets.

This is a generalist Software Engineering role, encompassing product-engineering, devops, and data engineering. We encourage engineers to own as much of the problem-space as they can: you'll spend time talking to clients, getting feedback from users, and working closely with market operators.

At Axle, we work in a deliberately flat structure. That means fewer layers, faster decisions, and more ownership for everyone.

Software engineering at Axle looks like:

• Forming a deep understanding of the domain & the business, so you have enough context to execute independently at speed
• Focusing on outcomes, not process, and taking ownership for the end product you ship into the world
• Managing your own time and those of others to adapt to changing scope and deadlines, delivering 80% of the value in 20% of the time

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

Benefits

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!