Software Engineering Manager (EU) in London

About Amber

Amber is a new way of thinking about buying, banking and selling energy where home energy technology works to put money back in customers’ pockets and accelerate the renewable energy transition. We are an Australian‑headquartered energy technology company and utility that provides energy directly to households and small businesses. In Australia, the world leader on rooftop solar and a two‑way energy grid, we have proven that the cheapest, fastest and most rewarding way to reach 100% renewables is to automate the growing wave of home batteries, electric vehicles and other smart energy devices. We are partnering with utilities across Europe to bring this technology to new markets and consumers. Our team includes over 220 people with expertise across energy, technology, marketing and operations, and we are committed to building a diverse and inclusive workplace.

About the Role

The role is a senior engineering manager position on the Amber Electric product team. The team develops and supports home automation integrations with batteries and EVs, mobile apps for customers, and web apps and APIs for clients. The manager will coach, grow and support an engineering team, contribute to technical and product strategy, and help shape the delivery roadmap for clients.

Responsibilities

• Build a balanced and high‑performing team, recruiting from diverse backgrounds and experience levels.
• Grow individual capabilities through continuous professional development, training and performance reviews.
• Foster a highly collaborative environment and psychological safety.
• Contribute to technical and product strategy, especially where it intersects with team capabilities.
• Define scalable and repeatable team processes and documentation, such as onboarding procedures and performance‑review structures.

Requirements

• At least two years of engineering management experience, or four years at a tech/team‑lead level, with a strong interest in people.
• Strong verbal and written communication skills built on empathy for colleagues.
• Enough technical grounding to participate in problem solving and design discussions at all levels of the organisation.

Nice to Haves

• Leadership experience in similar‑scale or VC‑funded startups.
• Domain experience from the energy or IoT sectors.
• Experience in client‑facing roles or managing direct reports in such roles.
• Additional language skills, particularly in European languages, to support broader engagement.

Benefits

• Diverse and inclusive workplace with a strong culture of collaboration.
• Opportunity to work for a growing technology start‑up shaping the future of household renewable energy use.
• Competitive salary in the local market, plus competitive benefits such as leave entitlements and an employee assistance plan.
• Flexible working hours and remote working options, with a central London hub for periodic in‑person collaboration.
• Annual learning and development budget.
• Annual company conference in Melbourne, Australia.
• External employee assistance plan for mental health support.

Salary Range

£115,000 to £140,000 base per annum.

How You Work

The role is based ideally from the UK, Germany or Netherlands with the option to work remotely from home. We operate a high‑trust environment that values outcomes over hours logged. Core collaboration hours are 7am – 11am Monday to Thursday London time. Outside these hours you manage your time independently while maintaining consistent communication and reliable delivery. Periodic travel to the London hub and annual conference in Melbourne is required, with travel costs covered.

Equal Opportunity

We never discriminate on the basis of race, religion, colour, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, age, marital status or disability status. All backgrounds are encouraged to apply.