Join a high-intensity founding team as the lead technical hire building an AI platform to decarbonize building energy. You will architect and scale a full-stack Python and React ecosystem that optimizes heat pump performance in real-time. This 0-to-1 role offers direct product ownership and the chance to drive the global clean energy transition.
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London, United KingdomUp to £90K + Equity
Senior Full Stack Python Developer at Early-stage climate tech startup
Are you a Senior Python Developer ready to trade the corporate grind for founding-team intensity? This early-stage climate tech startup is looking for a powerhouse engineer to build an AI-driven platform from the ground up. You'll architect systems that turn buildings into flexible energy assets, cutting costs by 25% and accelerating decarbonization. With a base of £90k plus meaningful equity, this is a rare chance to own the technical roadmap of a mission-critical startup while making a tangible impact on the planet. If you thrive on autonomy and high-stakes building, this is your next move.
Overview
Role overview
Company
About the company
Early-stage climate tech startup
Responsibilities
What you will do
- Design and build real-time data pipelines and AI-powered optimization algorithms using Python (FastAPI/Django).
- Develop responsive, user-facing dashboards and control interfaces using React and Next.js for early design partners.
- Architect scalable cloud infrastructure on AWS and integrate directly with hardware APIs and home automation platforms.
Candidate profile
Who this is a fit for
- 5+ years of professional full-stack experience with deep production expertise in Python web frameworks and React.
- A "builder" mindset with the intensity required for an early-stage startup and a track record of shipping 0-to-1 products.
- Strong computer science fundamentals and a genuine passion for building technology that accelerates the clean energy transition.
What makes it remarkable
Why this role is remarkable
- Rare founding-team opportunity to architect a green-field AI platform from scratch with total technical autonomy.
- Join a well-funded, mission-driven venture at the intersection of three massive trends: AI, IoT, and renewable energy adoption.
- Meaningful equity stake and direct influence on company trajectory, building technology that measurably reduces global carbon emissions.
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