Software Engineer - Innovation

We are seeking a creative, fast-moving Software Engineer with rapid prototyping expertise to join our Innovation Team here at Sympower. This new group focuses on building quick, functional proof-of-concept solutions for testing new value propositions with our customers.

You'll need to be comfortable with rapidly experimenting, iterating, and hacking together proof-of-concepts to solve problems, collect feedback, and drive decision-making.

If you thrive in fast-paced environments and enjoy building to test new ideas, we'd love to hear from you!

What is in it for you

We are committed to creating an inclusive and values based culture where everyone feels that they belong, and where everyone has the opportunity to do meaningful work.

We offer a market competitive compensation package, including but not limited to:

• 30 Days Paid Holiday Leave

• 1 Day Paid Wellness Leave

• 1 Day Paid Birthday Leave

• Paid Maternity and Partner Leave

• Pawternity Leave

• Mental Health and Wellbeing Support

• Remote Office Budget

• Internet Allowance

• Development Plan & Budget

• Stock Appreciation Rights

• 2 Days Paid Volunteer Leave

Learn about all of our benefits on our careers page.

What you will do

• Champion and demonstrate engineering excellence, foster innovation, and encourage risk-taking, all while supporting Sympower's future strategy

• Quickly develop prototypes and proof-of-concept applications

• Collaborate with different teams with the company and customers to validate ideas, concepts, and solutions

• Solve technical challenges with innovative, efficient solutions

• Collect customer feedback and integrate insights into proof-of-concepts iteration

• Deep experience with rapid prototyping, MVP development, and solution validation

• 3+ years professional Java/Kotlin engineering experience

• Background defining pilot criteria and success metrics to validate prototypes

• Comfortable with ambiguity and iterative experimentation

• Strong problem-solving and analytical mindset

• Fluent in English required; other languages are nice to have

• Nice to have: up-to-date knowledge of the latest innovations within the energy industry and interest in innovations across other industries

Who we are

Sympower is accelerating the global transition towards ‘net-zero’ by helping to build smarter, cleaner renewable energy systems. Using our proprietary software platform, we help balance the supply and demand of electricity across international energy networks.

We help businesses, grid operators, asset owners and other energy stakeholders around the world reduce their carbon emissions, integrate more distributed renewable energy resources, and generate new revenue streams by participating in demand-side response services.

Learn more about us in this video.

In 2022, Sympower became a certified B Corp, which shows the company is meeting high standards of verified performance, accountability, and transparency across 5 impact areas: governance, workers, community, environment, and customers.

Sympower is an equal opportunity employer. We encourage a diverse workforce and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all team members.

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