Software Engineer (Mid-Senior)

Understanding Recruitment; City Of London; Hybrid; GBP 50,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

A fast-growing energy technology company in London is seeking a Software Engineer to build impactful systems for a cleaner energy grid. You'll work on real-world problems in a hybrid setup, focusing on optimization and machine learning. The ideal candidate should be passionate about sustainability and enjoy tackling complex challenges. Come join a team dedicated to creating a low-carbon future and see the immediate results of your work.

Qualifications

• Engineers who enjoy solving complex, real-world problems.
• A genuine interest in energy, climate, or sustainability.
• Comfortable working in a fast-moving startup environment.

Responsibilities

• Build systems used by millions, not demos or dashboards.
• Work with real-time data, optimization, and ML-driven decision-making.
• High ownership, high trust, and meaningful influence on product direction.

Skills

Problem-solving

Interest in energy and climate

Experience with Python

Job description

🌱 Software Engineer | Energy & Climate Tech | London (Hybrid)

A fast-growing energy technology company is building the intelligence layer for a cleaner, more resilient power grid - and they’re looking for engineers who want their code to have measurable, real-world impact.

The team is developing large-scale optimisation systems that coordinate EV charging, home batteries, and heating to automatically shift demand toward cleaner, lower-cost energy. The result : a smarter grid, lower emissions, and better outcomes for millions of households.

Backed by top-tier investors and scaling rapidly, this company is laying the technical foundation for a low‑carbon energy network.

Why this role

• Build systems used by millions, not demos or dashboards
• Work with real‑time data, optimisation, and ML‑driven decision‑making
• High ownership, high trust, and meaningful influence on product direction

What they’re looking for

• Engineers who enjoy solving complex, real‑world problems
• A genuine interest in energy, climate, or sustainability
• Comfortable working in a fast‑moving startup environment

Python is the primary language, but engineers from any modern OOP background are welcome.

📍 London-based hybrid setup (2–3 days onsite)

If you want to work on problems that matter - and see the impact of your work in the real world - this role is worth exploring.