Engineering Manager (m/f/d)
(M/F/D) — Leipzig
What's it all about?
The balance of power in the energy industry needs to change. The intermittency of renewable supply and the constant demands of the grid mean that we still rely on less efficient, more expensive and unsustainable fossil fuels to keep the lights on.
At Gridfuse, our mission is to shift this balance through technology. To shift the balance of inputs, so that renewables become the world's main source of electricity. To shift the balance of the grid by building renewable power pools that can balance themselves in the face of unpredictability and intermittency.
It takes a unique team to meet this vision. You will join our Software Engineering team, which is responsible for providing essential functionality for the Gridfuse platform. It is a team of highly skilled Software Engineers that design software to deliver reliable connection & control services.
You will also be part of the Software Development Management team and spar with our other Software Development Managers and the Head of Engineering on overall strategic questions and day-to-day issues.
Our tech stack is straightforward: Go, PostgreSQL, Timescale, Kubernetes, Terraform, GQL, REST, React, on prem + cloud. We practice code reviews and testing, and believe in self-organized teams and servant leadership. Our web app and platforms are often deployed multiple times per day. We provide critical infrastructure for the energy market so long-term product maintainability and reliability is essential for our success.
At Gridfuse, our mission is to shift this balance through technology. To shift the balance of inputs, so that renewables become the world's main source of electricity. To shift the balance of the grid by building renewable power pools that can balance themselves in the face of unpredictability and intermittency.
It takes a unique team to meet this vision. You will join our Software Engineering team, which is responsible for providing essential functionality for the Gridfuse platform. It is a team of highly skilled Software Engineers that design software to deliver reliable connection & control services.
You will also be part of the Software Development Management team and spar with our other Software Development Managers and the Head of Engineering on overall strategic questions and day-to-day issues.
Our tech stack is straightforward: Go, PostgreSQL, Timescale, Kubernetes, Terraform, GQL, REST, React, on prem + cloud. We practice code reviews and testing, and believe in self-organized teams and servant leadership. Our web app and platforms are often deployed multiple times per day. We provide critical infrastructure for the energy market so long-term product maintainability and reliability is essential for our success.
The role
- You are in charge of staffing, motivating and developing the team members
- You support the Product Manager with your Engineering know-how in mapping out technical topics
- You partner with the Software Engineers in your team to drive technical decisions
- You help to shape the overall architecture and organization of the Gridfuse development team
What we need from you
- You have proven experience in managing a software team
- You know how to lead with empathy and that great software is built by motivated and supported people
- Ideally, you have hands-on experience as a software engineer
- We are a start-up, so you will be most successful in this role, if you have great self-management skills, are solution-focused and are a good communicator
- You are passionate about driving the renewable energy transition
- You are fluent in English and are a good moderator and communicator
What we offer
- Competitive hardware including a standing desk, 4K curved screen, and MacBook Pro
- City center office location including home office option
- EGYM Wellpass
- Real startup culture by having an impact in a small, motivated team
Sounds good to you?
Please submit your complete application including your salary expectations and earliest starting date.
After submitting an application our team will review this and get back to you within a couple of business days.
After submitting an application our team will review this and get back to you within a couple of business days.
What it's like to work at gridfuse
At Gridfuse, we believe in the power of passionate tech teams driven by a common mission - empowering renewables to become the main source of power on the global grid.
Come join us
Empowering renewables isn’t a job we can do alone. So if you’re a data geek who sees the big picture, or a software engineer that gets our mission, or simply someone who sees challenges and thinks in solutions, get in touch to see how we can do great things together. If you become part of the team, you can expect:
A workspace that works for you
A mission powered by the best equipment
A Real Start-Up, With a Genuine Start-UP Culture
Let's drive positive change together
If you want to learn more about our company culture, or are eager to chat about a specific role - get in touch and let's connect!
