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. Engineers are encouraged to own as much of the problem-space as they can, spending time talking to clients, getting feedback from users, and working closely with market operators. Axle operates with a deliberately flat structure, meaning fewer layers, faster decisions, and more ownership for everyone.
Responsibilities
- Forming a deep understanding of the domain & the business to execute independently at speed.
- Focusing on outcomes, not process, and taking ownership for the end product.
- Managing own time and others' to adapt to changing scope and deadlines, delivering 80% of the value in 20% of the time.
Requirements
- Python + React for the frontend.
- Docker for deployment.
- Aggressive users and explorers of AI, encouraging reconsideration of workflows.
- Deployment on GCP.
Skills
- Python
- React
- Docker
- GCP
- AI
- Product Engineering
- DevOps
- Data Engineering
Location
- Farringdon (Office)
Work Type
- Hybrid
Salary/Compensations
- £75k–£200k (base salary + equity)
Benefits
- Meaningful slice of equity
- Enhanced parental leave
- Bi-annual retreats
- Dog-friendly office
About the Company
- Axle Energy is building the infrastructure for the decarbonised energy system, controlling vehicle charging, heating systems, and home batteries.
- The company moves gigawatt-hours of electrons in the real world and operates at lightning speed.
- Axle is supported by investors including Energize Capital and Accel.
Equal Opportunity
- Extremely keen to build a diverse company, particularly eager to hear from candidates who don't fit traditional role stereotypes.
- Encouraging candidates to reach out even if they don't feel they 'check all the boxes' but are motivated by the mission.
