Software Engineer
About the role
We're hiring a Software Engineer to join our growing tech team. We’re searching for a person with a curious mindset and with skills in designing, building and operating computation and automation systems.
Kapacity.io is an energy optimization company backed by Y Combinator and other top tier early-stage investors. We're hiring a Software Engineer to join our growing tech team. We’re searching for a person with a curious mindset and with skills in designing, building and operating computation and automation systems.
Our service enables building owners to reduce energy costs and CO2 emissions. In practice, the product controls and shifts electricity consumption in buildings based on electricity prices and renewable energy production in the power grid.
We are looking for a problem-solver and a team-player with some essential skills, as set out below.
ESSENTIAL SKILLS AND EXPERIENCE:
- Full-stack software development experience (Python or Go, Django etc.)
- Developing software/products in cloud environments (AWS, Google Cloud or Azure)
- Ambition to build great products.
In addition, experience and/or interest in one or more of the following areas would be considered beneficial:
- Front-end development and web-design (JavaScript, html, css etc.)
- Working with Linux environments
- Setting up networking and server set-ups
- Building and automation systems (Modbus, BACnet etc.)
On top of competitive compensation, including employee stock options, we offer you the chance to grow professionally and have the freedom to work the way you like. Your specific title, responsibilities and tasks will be negotiated based on your experience and own preferences.
The office language is English. We are happy to support you if you are interested in learning Finnish or any other new language. As we are recruiting for early employees, we do require that you are able to frequently work with the team at our Helsinki office. Remote work is possible on a regular basis, but we strongly believe that being present at the office helps build the company culture.
The company was founded to increase the use of renewable energy with less costs. Join our growing and ambitious team of diverse personalities and have a front-row seat in the upcoming energy transformation!
ABOUT KAPACITY.IO
Kapacity.io, an energy optimization startup supported by Y Combinator, makes heat pumps smart by controlling them in real time against electricity price signals and weather forecasts. Our mission is to slash energy expenditures and cut down on emissions in buildings. Our aspiration is to guide society towards widespread renewable energy adoption, all while keeping costs at bay.
Our software-based product operates on a simple yet transformative principle: adjusting electricity consumption in line with price fluctuations and renewable energy availability. Given that the real estate sector alone contributes to a staggering 30% of global energy-related CO2 emissions, we're unflinchingly committed to turning that statistic on its head. Our target is to drive those emissions down to zero. To bring this vision to life, we're on the hunt for ingenious and passionate individuals who are ready to join forces with us on this extraordinary journey.
About the interview
We have a three staged interview process. After each stage, we will inform the candidate if they are invited to proceed with us to the next stage.
- A first interview with two Kapacity.io team members; discussion on the goals of the company and how this job will help reach them & discussion on the personal aspirations of the candidate.
- A technical interview, were the candidate presents their solution to a programming challenge that has been given beforehand.
- A meeting with the founding team to discuss company culture, specific role and compensation expectations.
Offer and signing the contract.
About Kapacity.io
Kapacity.io is building the future of smart energy grids with an electricity Load Balancing service focused on buildings.
By shifting electricity consumption to periods of lower electricity prices and higher renewable energy production, our customers pay less for electricity and emit less CO2 in their buildings. By combining these buildings into a Virtual Power Plant, Kapacity.io also participates in power grid balancing to help keep our lights on during moments of high energy demand.
Our customers are building owners, asset managers and energy companies who use Kapacity.io to reduce energy costs & emissions in their building portfolios. Buildings are responsible for 30% of global CO2-emissions. Our mission is to push that down to zero.