Founding Engineer

Job description

ABOUT THE ROLE

This is a founding-stage full-stack engineering role at an early-stage energy software company building an end-to-end platform for industrial battery storage. You will own core product development spanning real-time optimization, forecasting, and operator-facing dashboards, with direct influence on product direction and company trajectory.

WHAT YOU'LL DO - Own and build backend services and optimization algorithms that drive real-time energy asset optimization and forecasting. - Develop frontend dashboards that enable battery operators to monitor and control assets. - Architect and scale cloud infrastructure to support thousands of battery systems. - Deploy production-ready optimizations and iterate based on real-world feedback. - Collaborate with cross-functional teammates to define and prioritize product features.

WHAT WE'RE LOOKING FOR - Up to five years of work experience, with a degree in Computer Science, Mathematics, or Electrical Engineering (Bachelor's or Master's, strong academic record required) and graduation no earlier than 2023. - Full-stack proficiency: React and TypeScript on the frontend (Next.js preferred) and Python on the backend. - Experience with Tailwind CSS. - Familiarity with cloud infrastructure on AWS, GCP, or Azure. - Experience with mixed-integer optimization or deploying optimizations in production systems is a strong plus. - Startup experience at an early-stage company (under 3 years old and fewer than 50 employees). - Genuine interest in the energy sector, particularly battery storage or renewable energy. - Fluent or near-fluent German, a hard requirement as most customers operate in German. - Demonstrated high achievement beyond standard coursework or employment, such as founding experience or participation in selective extracurricular programs. - A semester or extended study abroad at a recognized international university. - Comfort operating at pace in an ambiguous, high-growth environment.

COMPENSATION & BENEFITS

Salary range: 70,000 to 100,000 EUR annually. Visa sponsorship is available.

LOCATION

On-site in Munich, Bavaria, Germany, five days per week. No remote arrangement is available for this role.