Our mission for you
Join us to build the core behind flexibility trading
We're on a mission to unlock flexibility in the energy system. Our software enables businesses to shift and optimize energy usage in real time — from reducing peak demand to trading energy directly on the market. As Engineering Manager for Flexibility Trading, you will lead a very talented cross-functional team building the core of our energy trading stack: from predictive algorithms and optimization engines to secure and scalable backend services that automate market transactions.
You’ll lead and grow a team working at the intersection of machine learning, optimization, and cloud-native backend infrastructure — helping our customers actively participate in the energy transition.
Your Role
You will lead engineering efforts across three key areas:
Team Management
Drive delivery of high-impact milestones through structured weekly processes
Plan initiatives in alignment with product, backend and trading teams
Actively unblock the team, enabling engineers to focus on what matters
Foster a culture of technical ownership and continuous improvement
Architecture & Technical Leadership
Guide architectural decisions and ensure long-term system health
Maintain a high bar for engineering quality: test coverage, maintainability, documentation
Collaborate closely with data scientists and backend engineers to integrate ML & optimization algorithms
Own our backend architecture, balancing scalability with performance
Hands-on Implementation
Contribute to important but non-urgent feature development
Improve developer experience, tooling and technical hygiene
Jump into backend and infrastructure challenges when needed
Our Stack
Languages: Python (primary), TypeScript
Infra: AWS, Terraform, GitHub Actions, Airflow
Data/ML: Pandera, ML & Optimization frameworks
Who we are looking for
What We’re Looking For
2–3+ years of experience as Engineering Manager, with a track record of leading highly performant teams
Strong technical background in Python backend engineering and cloud infrastructure
Experience working with ML or optimization models in production systems
Strong mathematical thinking and analytical mindset
Excellent communication and prioritization skills
Creative, curious, and self-driven — you take ownership from day one
Nice to Have
Experience in energy trading, electricity markets, or time-series forecasting
Background in mathematical optimization or power systems modeling
Familiarity with event-driven architectures or distributed systems
Why us?
Responsibility:
As a member of our small and agile team, you will have a significant impact on our products and services. You will be given ownership and autonomy to drive projects from start to finish, allowing you to take pride in your contributions and see the direct impact of your work.
Ownership:
We believe in empowering our team members to take ownership of their work and drive results. Whether it's through innovative product development or top-notch customer service, you will have the opportunity to make a real impact on our company and customers.
Learning:
At our startup, you will have the opportunity to continuously learn and grow. From working with cutting-edge technologies to collaborating with experienced industry professionals, you will be challenged and supported in your personal and professional development.
Impact:
At trawa, you will be part of a team that is dedicated to making a positive impact on the world. If you are driven, creative, and passionate about technology and energy, we encourage you to apply and become a part of our vision to decarbonize the industrial businesses.
