How you can contribute to gridX

Do stuff that matters - Become a part of gridX and contribute your own part to digitalise the energy industry with us and thus make renewable energies accessible and affordable everywhere #getshitdone

Join the eMobilty development team, which builds state-of-the-art energy management solutions focused on optimizing energy consumption at charging stations through-out Europe. 

The eMobility development team is responsible for creating the eMobility product at gridX. It integrates rule-based approaches and advanced optimization techniques to offer smart charging solutions to operators of EV charging stations for our public parking, fast charging stations and logistics customers. 

This amazing team is looking for a talented developer to take responsibility for our energy systems simulator, which is used to test our software and to demonstrate its behavior to customers. 

#Recharge your career and join Dominik, two Philipps and Raffael in the eMob team:

• You take ownership of the energy systems simulator including its APIs, interfaces, and architecture

• You proactively identify ways to improve the energy systems simulator

• You work closely with members in the team to define new features 

• You create code that meets our internal standards, maintain and advocate these standards via code reviews and internal discussions

• You ship small features and improvements with limited supervision. Take responsibility for larger technical projects with support of the team

• You are responsible for communicating new features and updates to the simulator to stakeholders

• You have a pragmatic attitude that prioritizes getting the job done over being perfect

This is how you and your application stand out

• You have 3+ years of experience software development experience on large software projects

• You know at least one programming language (e.g. Go, C++, Java, etc; we use Go). Ideally (but not strictly) a statically typed language

• You have experience with automated tests and/or test driven development

• You have strong communication skills and the ability to manage stakeholders

• You are able to work on topics independently,

• You bring a high degree of intrinsic motivation to tackle challenges and make things happen

• You have a record of open source contributions

• You have some experience in energy system modeling

• You have some experience in taking the lead for the technical implementation of software projects

Why gridX

• Flexible & mobile working: Work remotely for up to 70 days from anywhere in the EU and other selected countries such as Indonesia, Canada, Brazil and many more
• Vacation: 30 days for your relaxation
• Sports: 30 Euro allowance for Urban Sports Club or E-Gym Wellpass
• Health: Make use of our (mental) health management offers such as Nilo.health (e.g. 1:1 coaching sessions, daily meditation offers, Self-reflection options) for your mental-wellbeing
• Personal development: Annual development budget of 1,500 euros per employee
• Employee discounts: Access to gridX Corporate Benefits
• Stay fit and safe the planet with our JobRad offer
• Set up a pension plan and receive a fair monthly contribution
• City travel subsidy: 30 Euros monthly allowance for your monthly/annual ticket
• Modern workplace in the hearts of Aachen and Munich with IT equipment of your choice (Apple or Lenovo)
• Annual Teamweek: Enjoy an unforgettable off-site, face extraordinary challenges together with all gridX teams and create unforgettable memories!
• Experience the gridX culture at regular team events and receive 100 Euros on top per employee for your department event
• We will donate 20 Euros to a charity of your choice on your birthday
• Sabbatical option: Take a break from the daily work routine and realize personal projects, travel or further education (depends on length of employment)