Lead Software Engineer

Overview:

Green Factory AI is accelerating the industrial sustainability transformation. Our AI-powered SaaS platform enables manufacturers to reduce energy, emissions, and waste by optimizing complex processes in real time using data and AI.

We're backed by international investors and growing well, working with leading industrial clients across global markets.

We're now looking for a lead software engineer — an experienced technical leader ready to drive the development and scale of our platform. This is a unique opportunity to take ownership of architecture, technology strategy, and delivery in a startup making real-world impact.

Our Tech Stack:

Core stack: Python, FastAPI, PostgreSQL, TypeScript, React, Docker, Azure, Terraform

Machine learning & data tools: Pandas, NumPy, Scikit-learn, XGBoost, LightGBM, PyTorch, TensorFlow, MLflow, Optuna, ONNX, Plotly/Dash

Key Responsibilities:

• Develop and architect high-quality software for AI-powered process optimization, delivering on both functionality and scalability.
• Collaborate closely with AI/ML specialists to integrate data science models into the software ecosystem.
• Engineer robust data connectors and APIs to facilitate seamless data flow between edge devices, the cloud, and user interfaces.
• Be proactive in leading the software development lifecycle, from concept to deployment and support.
• Advocate for best practices in code quality, security, maintainability and also documentation.
• Engage with key stakeholders to translate complex requirements into actionable development strategies.
• Mentor team members and contribute to a culture of technical excellence.

Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Computer Science, Software Engineering, or a related field.
• Extensive experience leading and architecting robust, scalable software development projects
• Understanding and practical expertise with cloud computing services like Azure, AWS, or Google Cloud Platform.
• Good understanding and experience in security aspects of software development
• Solid experience with containerization and orchestration technologies, such as Docker and Kubernetes, for deploying scalable and reliable systems.
• Strong command of programming languages including Python.
• Proactive in adopting and enforcing best practices in software development, including code quality, security measures, and system reliability.
• Exceptional problem-solving aptitude and the ability to communicate complex technical ideas to non-technical stakeholders.
• Team lead experience with a track record of mentoring team members and driving projects to successful completion.

Great to have:

• Experience in building SaaS platforms
• Proficient with industrial communication protocols such as MQTT, OPC-UA, and other IoT technologies, enabling seamless machine-to-machine communication.
• Experience with AI/ML integration, and advanced analytics to drive optimization algorithms and process improvements.

Why Join Us:

• Be a part of a visionary team dedicated to reducing global CO2 emissions.
• Lead the development of a platform with the ambitious goal of optimizing thousands manufacturing processes in 3-5 years.
• Enjoy a creative and supportive work environment where sustainability and innovation are celebrated.
• Benefit from competitive compensation, equity options, and the opportunity to make a real-world impact.