Backend Engineer, envelio
Electrical Engineering
Intelligent grids for a sustainable future worldwide
Open for applications
Intelligent grids for a sustainable future worldwide
101-200 employees
Open for applications
101-200 employees
Company mission
To drive forward the energy transition on a global scale by making life easier for distribution system operators and grid customers.
Role
Who you are
- You have a background in electrical engineering, a closely related engineering field or have a strong mathematical background (e.g. mechanical energy engineering, applied computer science, engineering physics, …) and are highly interested in extending your knowledge in the field of electrical engineering and calculations for power systems continuously
- You are a team player and passionate about working with talented and inspiring people
- You are looking for technical challenges and pride yourself in finding smart and creative solutions
- You have experience with Python and possibly other programming languages like C++, Go or Rust, ideally in the context of electrical engineering and mathematical algorithms
- You are eager and passionate about writing state of the art software as major part of your daily work
- You are business-fluent in English (Level C1)
- Ideally you are familiar with parts of our tech stack, with current software design principles and are looking forward to keeping up with current industry best practices
What the job involves
- As Backend Engineer (f/m/d) Electrical Engineering you will be part of an engineering squad with strong knowledge of electrical engineering, coding, databases, and software architecture
- Together, you drive the topics surrounding electrical power system engineering and electrical/mathematical models and algorithms, have an impact on the experience of our users, our organization, and our engineering practices
- You are part of a cross-functional department and team (backend, frontend, DevOps developers, design and product owner) and develop state of the art electrical engineering related applications which bring effective customer value
- You design, enhance and implement electrical engineering workflows and mathematical solvers in accordance with the current state of technology and best practices
- You are part of the conceptualizing and developing of professional backend solutions to continuously evolve our product in an agile working environment together with the other cross-functional squads in the engineering department
- How we develop Software:
- Agile working method with Kanban in cooperation of all squads
- Continuous integration / Continuous delivery
- Clean (and simple) code, documentation
- High unit test coverage and regular code reviews
- Knowledge sharing sessions between developers
- “You Code it – You Own it” – Team responsibility for certain functional areas of the product
Our take
As the world transitions to sustainable energy, millions of new wind energy systems are being integrated into power grids. As well as the number of new consumer solutions, such as electric charging stations is also rapidly increasing, and the integration of these new systems is putting a strain on distribution grids.
Envelio is a cloud-based smart grid platform providing a solution to this challenge. The Cologne-based company has developed the Intelligent Grid Platform (IGP), a software assistance system that transforms power grids into digital, flexible interactive smart grids. Through IGP grid operation management can be carried out digitally at a quicker, more cost-effective pace.
Born out of the Institute of High Voltage Technology at the RWTH Aachen, Envelio has since grown a steady customer base for itself and expanded on an international scale. Recognised as a clean-tech software company, Envelio is driving the change to sustainable energy.
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Employee endorsements
Flexible working
"We have flexible working hours. We can work from home or in the office in cologne. All meetings are remote. We can work 3 month from all countries..."
Funding (last 2 of 5 rounds)
Jun 2022
$0.3m
GRANT
Dec 2019
$6.8m
SERIES A
Total funding: $9.5m
Company benefits
- Flexible working model (fully remote OR hybrid OR onsite). We are a remote-first company, meaning that everyone is free to choose their remote work percentage anywhere from 0% to 100% within Germany.
- 33 days vacation per year; 30 days are regular holidays and 3 days are corporate holidays (Rose-Monday, Christmas Eve, New Year's Eve).
- Modern office loft that welcomes four legged friends. Coffee lovers will find fair-trade organic coffee from a local roastery and premium Oatly Barista oat milk. Fresh fruit and various Charitea options also boost energy throughout the day.
- Subsidised Urban Sport Club membership. M membership with a personal contribution of only 10€ per month.
- Company-funded tech equipment; 16-inch MacBooks (including keyboard and mouse), noise-cancelling headphones.
- Workations: Option to work up to three months per year abroad – the world is your office.
- Flexible use of a monthly mobility budget for environmentally friendly mobility solutions. You choose how to spend it!
- Regular company and team events; Carnival party, Christmas party, spring break / summer party and quarterly team events.
- Time and resources for individual growth: 5% of your weekly time and 1.000€ per year for learning and development and full access to our online learning platform (e.g. for courses in soft skills, productivity, mental health).
Company values
- Tech. We are passionate about new technologies and state-of-the-art development tools. They enable us to respond flexibly to changes and continuously improve our product
- Trust. In our team, with customers, and with partners, we rely on mutual trust. Open communication is very important to us and forms the foundation for a trusting and inclusive work environment
- Ecology. As a clean-tech company, we engage with sustainable solutions every day and embody these values in our daily work
Company HQ
Braunsfeld, Köln, Germany
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Leadership
Simon Koopmann
(Co-Founder & CEO)Previously worked at RWTH Aachen University as a Research Associate and as a Distributed Energy Systems Team Leader.
Fabian Potratz
(Co-Founder & CTO)Previously worked at the RWTH Aachen University as a Research Associate, Distribution Grids Team Leader and as the Head of Sustainable Distribution Systems.
Moritz Cramer
(Co-Founder)Graduated from RWTH Aachen University with a Diploma in Engineering/Industrial Management. Then worked as a Research Assistant at RWTH Aachen University.
Philipp Erlinghagen
(Co-Founder)Previously worked at RWTH Aachen University as a Research Associate and Team Leader.
Philipp Goergens
(Co-Founder)Graduated from RWTH Aachen University with an Engineering doctorate degree.
Diversity, Equity & Inclusion at envelio
Ann-Sophie Kuttner (Employer Branding Manager)
- At envelio, our commitment to Diversity, Equity, Inclusion, and Belonging (DEIB) is a journey, not a destination. This journey is all about creating an environment where every individual feels empowered to thrive, contribute, and evolve alongside us. We are not perfect, but we are committed to growing every day — by listening to each other, staying informed about the latest research, and learning from our experiences. We acknowledge that we don’t have all the answers, and are open to feedback and new ideas.
- Unconscious Bias Training: All interviewers in the recruiting process receive ongoing training to recognise and reduce unconscious bias. We regularly update this training based on the latest research and feedback from participants.
- Come as You Are: We believe in the power of authenticity. There’s no dress code because we want everyone to feel comfortable expressing themselves. Whether it’s barefoot shoes or sneakers, a shirt or a hoodie.
- People & Culture Meetings: Our bi-monthly meetings cover a range of topics, including DEIB. These sessions help to keep an open discussion in the company.
- Gender-Inclusive Language: We remain committed to using inclusive language and regularly review our communication strategies to ensure they reflect our evolving understanding of inclusivity.
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