Entrepreneurial Tech Lead (m/w/d) in ClimateTech

Intro

Why Now?

• Buildings are the largest energy consumers in Europe, making them CO₂ monsters.
• They account for 40% of our energy usage, causing 36% of all EU CO₂ emissions.
• That's why the decarbonization of buildings is essential for a sustainable future.

Why Us?

• At VARM, we are pushing insulation forward.
• We help our customers save up to 50% on their heating costs and decrease their CO₂ emissions.
• To scale insulation, we just closed a strong Seed Round with top-tier investors.

Join our mission now to change an entire industry for good.

Our Goal?

• Becoming Europe’s insulation champion and insulate 1 million houses over the next 10 years!
• Now is your chance to be part of our vision.
• Join us in building a market-leading company in the climate sector.
• Unf*ck the planet with us and actively contribute to slashing CO₂ emissions from buildings.

Tasks:

• The Three Biggest Challenges in the First Year:
• Build the Core Platform: Lead the hands-on development of a scalable, robust platform, ensuring smooth integration with existing web and no-code systems.
• Create an Offline-First Application: Collaborate with the Product lead and founders to build a mobile app that is user-friendly, technically sound, and functional in low-connectivity areas for our craftsmen.
• Optimize Processes with AI Agents: Leverage AI-driven solutions (e.g. GenAI) to streamline complex and unpredictable operational processes, including handling emergency cases and qualifying buildings based on construction plans.

Join VARM as our Full Stack Engineer / Technical:

• Lead to take ownership of the end-to-end development of our platform, ensuring scalability, robustness, and flexibility for future—Even though you are our Tech Lead, this is an Individual Contributor Role!
• Work closely with the Product lead to transform vision into working products by leading and executing hands-on full-stack development—from front-end user interfaces to back-end services.
• Ensure the integration of no-code/low-code solutions into the infrastructure, enabling seamless workflows, scalability, and alignment with infrastructure standards and security protocols.
• Design and manage the data infrastructure, ensuring data integrity, security, and scalability, with Airtable as a key component (open to switching).
• Ensure that technological innovations align with business needs and product requirements, providing technical insights during roadmap discussions.
• Apply AI-driven automation to streamline and automate administrative tasks, simplify workflows, reduce manual effort, and enhance the user experience.
• Develop products with direct impact on all stakeholders: customers, craftsmen, and employees—there’s a lot to build as we are still in the early stages.

Requirements:

• Proven experience in leading the development of mobile and web applications, with a strong focus on user-centric design and seamless functionality.
• Several years of experience in startups in a technical role—perhaps you've started your own company or worked in a fast-paced startup environment.
• Prior experience building and leading small engineering teams, with the ability to take ownership of technical challenges.
• You’re not just an engineer—you care about the product, its users, and its success.
• Adaptable, curious, and eager to tackle challenges, always with a focus on continuous improvement.
• Experience with no-code/low-code platforms and GenAI models is a plus.
• Proficient in English.

Benefits:

• Competitive compensation package: We will offer you a mix of cash and stock options based on your appetite for upside.
• Be part of our core team, building in a super-hot phase of an early-stage climate-tech startup.
• Make an impact at VARM: Shape our culture and the way we work and collaborate together.
• Nothing is set in stone - you have a direct impact, while we are growing and building together.
• Make an impact on the earth: Do you want to make a difference in the fight against climate change?
• Become part of the solution and actively shape the energy transition.
• Onsite first, but hybrid work keeps us flexible: We believe that in-person collaboration is an integral part of working together, but offer flexibility for remote working.
• Grow with us: We take your personal development seriously, which includes being mentored and challenged in regular founder feedback sessions.
• Start-up culture: We offer you hybrid work, training, team events, and a great office setup in the heart of Kreuzberg.
• Financial Benefits: Apart from a competitive salary, we offer meal vouchers, subsidies for mobility solutions, tax-free benefits, and discounted fitness programs.
• Diversity & Inclusion: We value diversity and welcome people from all backgrounds.

Closing

Apply: Submit your application directly through our website or via the job ad.

Initial Phone Interview: We'll have a quick 30-minute phone chat to get to know you better.

Case Study: We'll conduct a case study with you, followed by an in-person discussion.

Founder Interview: You'll have another 30-minute conversation with one of our founders.

Team Lunch: Join us for a team lunch to meet everyone and experience our company culture.

Job Offer: You'll receive a pre-signed employment contract.

Welcome to VARM: We're excited to have you on board.

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