Join Axle Energy to build core software infrastructure for the decarbonised energy system. You will develop platforms that connect distributed energy devices to electricity markets, using Python and machine learning to optimize grid usage. This generalist role offers massive ownership across product, devops, and data engineering in the fight against climate change.
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London, UKNot Disclosed + Equity
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Software Engineer at Axle Energy — VC-backed energy infrastructure
Join Axle Energy to build the software infrastructure for a decarbonised energy system. As a generalist Software Engineer in London, you'll take ownership of connecting thousands of distributed energy devices to the grid, helping move energy usage to times when electricity is greenest. If you're a fast-moving engineer motivated by the fight against climate change and looking for a high-impact role with meaningful equity, this is your chance to step into the arena and shape the future of global energy markets.
Overview
Why this role stands out
Company
Software
Axle Energy - VC-backed infrastructure for decarbonised energy systems
Responsibilities
What you will do
- Build core infrastructure for connecting to and orchestrating distributed energy devices like vehicle chargers, heating systems, and batteries.
- Collaborate across the stack using Python, Docker, and GCP to ship products that allow energy assets to participate in markets.
- Engage directly with clients and market operators to understand the domain and translate user needs into production-ready code.
Candidate profile
Who this is a fit for
- A generalist engineer with deep motivation to combat climate change and a commitment to real-world impact over technical perfection.
- Proven ability to execute independently in high-uncertainty environments, delivering 80% of the value in 20% of the time.
- Experience or strong interest in Python-based backends and building scalable infrastructure within a collaborative, fast-paced team.
What makes it remarkable
Why this role is remarkable
- Direct climate impact by building software that shifts energy usage to green, cheap periods and controls tens of thousands of energy assets.
- High-velocity startup environment backed by world-class investors, operating with a flat structure that prioritizes speed and autonomy.
- Meaningful equity stake in a fast-growing company tackling one of the world's most urgent technical and environmental challenges.
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