At a Glance
- Tasks: Lead a team to develop AI-driven software for global power grid management.
- Company: Innovative tech company focused on decarbonisation and sustainable energy solutions.
- Benefits: Private medical insurance, dental cover, pension scheme, and local discounts.
- Other info: Dynamic work environment with opportunities for professional growth and development.
- Why this job: Make a real impact on the future of energy while working with cutting-edge technology.
- Qualifications: 10+ years in backend systems, team management, and a passion for energy transformation.
The predicted salary is between 70000 - 90000 £ per year.
Department: Tech - AI and Data Engineering
Location: Oxford, UK
We are open to considering candidates who require visa sponsorship (subject to eligibility and company approval). Aurora helps governments, investors, and utilities make billion‑dollar decisions on the journey to net‑zero. Based in Oxford, you will work in a dynamic and growing engineering organisation that builds cloud‑based software to track and model power grids around the world.
As a Lead Software Engineer on the AI team you will build systems where LLMs autonomously plan and call tools to navigate large, multi‑dimensional, fast‑evolving data. Your work will amplify the value of Aurora's data, models, and forecasts to researchers, investors, and policy‑makers worldwide, directly impacting decisions that drive the decarbonisation of grids. You will work in a small, fast‑paced team that releases changes multiple times a day. The successful applicant will be an excellent problem solver, a strong team player, and a proven ability to take big projects from conception to production.
Key Responsibilities
- Manage a team of Software Engineers and Data Scientists
- Own projects from end‑to‑end, from first conversations with users through to production systems
- Work with modelling and data teams to embed proprietary insights into production systems
- Deploy agentic systems that enable fast, multi‑dimensional, data‑driven decisions
Required attributes
- 10+ years developing impactful, mission‑critical backend systems
- The ability to work in fast‑paced, high‑ownership environments
- Excellence in one or more language (we mostly use Python)
- Strong discipline in testing and automation
- Experienced, judicious user of AI coding tools
- Previous experience managing teams of 5+ engineers
- An exceptional team player – low‑ego, high‑initiative
- Genuine interest in the transformation of energy markets and infrastructure
Desirable attributes
- Hands‑on experience building LLM‑based systems
- Experience testing non‑deterministic systems
- Understanding of statistics and inferential methods
- LangGraph, RAG, MCP, MLOps, IaaC, AWS
Benefits
- Private Medical Insurance
- Dental Insurance
- Parental Support
- Salary‑Exchange Pension
- Employee Assistance Programme (EAP)
- Local Oxford Discounts
- Cycle‑to‑work Scheme
- Flu Jabs
Company Commitment
The Company is committed to the principle that no employee or job applicant shall receive unfavourable treatment on grounds of age, disability, gender reassignment, race, religion or belief, sex, sexual orientation, marriage or civil partnership, pregnancy, and maternity.
Lead Software Engineer (AI) in Oxford employer: Aurora Energy Research
Aurora is an exceptional employer located in the vibrant city of Oxford, offering a dynamic work environment where innovation meets purpose. As a Lead Software Engineer on the AI team, you will not only contribute to cutting-edge projects that drive the decarbonisation of power grids but also enjoy a supportive culture that prioritises employee growth through continuous learning and collaboration. With comprehensive benefits including private medical insurance, a cycle-to-work scheme, and local discounts, Aurora fosters a healthy work-life balance while empowering its employees to make a meaningful impact in the energy sector.
