Lead Software Engineer (AI)

Department: Tech - Software Engineering Location: Oxford, UK Description Please note that 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 around the world, and directly impact the decisions that drive the decarbonisation of grids around the world. 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 ScientistsOwn projects from end-to-end, from first conversations with users through to production systemsWork with modelling and data teams to embed proprietary insights into production systemsDeploy agentic systems that enable fast, multi-dimensional, data-driven decisions Skills, Knowledge and Expertise Required attributes:10+ years developing impactful, mission-critical backend systemsThe ability to work in fast-paced, high-ownership environmentsExcellence in one or more language (we mostly use Python)Strong discipline in testing and automationExperienced, judicious user of AI coding toolsPrevious experience managing teams of 5+ engineersAn exceptional team player - low-ego, high-initiativeGenuine interest in the transformation of energy markets and infrastructureDesirable attributes:Hands-on experience building LLM-based systemsExperience testing non-deterministic systemsUnderstanding of statistics and inferential methodsLangGraph, RAG, MCP, MLOps, IaaC, AWS What we offer Some of the benefits we include are:Private Medical InsuranceDental InsuranceParental SupportSalary-Exchange PensionEmployee Assistance Programme (EAP)Local Oxford DiscountsCycle-to-work SchemeFlu JabsAt AER, we are committed to offering flexibility in the way we work. Most of our roles are hybrid with a mix of in-office/home working and potentially adjustable working hours. Let’s discuss what works for you and AER during the interview process. 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. To apply, please submit your Résumé / CV, a personal summary, your salary expectations and please inform us of your notice period. Unfortunately, we are unable to accept applications via email, telephone, or social media platforms. To be considered for this position, please submit your application using the link provided. Applications submitted through any other channel will not be reviewed.