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Axle Energy

Axle Energy

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London, United KingdomNot Disclosed

Software Engineer at Accel-backed seed-stage energy infrastructure startup

Join the mission-driven team building the 'Stripe for energy flexibility' at a high-growth London startup backed by Accel. As an early engineer, you'll have insane ownership over the API infrastructure connecting millions of EVs and home batteries to the grid. If you're a Python expert who wants to solve hard distributed systems problems while fighting climate change, this is your chance to ship code that decarbonises the global energy system. This role offers architectural authority, a dog-friendly Old Street office, and a meaningful slice of equity in a company tackling one of the world's most urgent technical challenges.

Overview

Role overview

You will build the core infrastructure for a decarbonised energy system, developing the API layer that connects millions of EVs and batteries to electricity markets. Working in a flat, high-intensity environment, you'll own end-to-end features across device integration and ML forecasting to facilitate the global transition to renewable energy.

Company

Axle Energy

Axle Energy

Software

Accel-backed seed-stage energy infrastructure startup (£8M+ raised)

Responsibilities

What you will do

  • Design and ship B2B API infrastructure using Python and GCP to connect distributed energy devices to global power markets.
  • Build and manage the full Virtual Power Plant stack, including real-time control systems and machine learning forecasting models.
  • Collaborate directly with clients and market operators to iterate on product features that move energy usage to green, low-cost periods.

Candidate profile

Who this is a fit for

  • Proven production experience shipping B2B SaaS products with Python backends and a strong grasp of Docker and GCP environments.
  • A history of solving complex technical challenges in distributed systems, real-time integrations, or data pipelines at a scaling startup.
  • Deeply motivated by the climate crisis and ready to thrive in a fast-paced, high-intensity environment with a commitment to impact.

What makes it remarkable

Why this role is remarkable

  • Massive technical ownership and architectural authority as an early engineer in a 15-person team with hands-on, CS PhD founders.
  • Backed by world-class investors like Accel with over £8M in seed funding to build the "Stripe for energy flexibility."
  • High-impact mission where your code directly reduces carbon emissions by optimizing real-world energy assets and grid-aware infrastructure.

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