Engineering Manager (m/w/d)
Gridfuse
Company Overview
What They Do
Gridfuse GmbH is a software company specializing in the optimization of renewable energy. Their primary focus is on developing a Virtual Power Plant (VPP) software platform that aggregates and optimizes renewable energy sources such as wind and solar plants to ensure flexibility across markets and respond to market signals (source: gridfuse.com). The platform offers high-quality live data integration, enabling granular monitoring of energy production from plants and turbines. This promotes seamless integration of facilities and flexible bundling of multiple parks for unified control (source: gridfuse.com). Gridfuse targets operators of renewable facilities, energy traders, and grid operators in Germany and plans to expand into other countries, focusing on rapid integration that meets legal and commercial deadlines (source: gridfuse.com). By closely collaborating with SCADA providers and focusing on adaptable software, Gridfuse positions itself as a specialized provider in the competitive European renewable energy flexibility market (source: gridfuse.com).
Projects & Track Record
As Gridfuse was founded only in 2022, there are no specific completed projects documented in public records with names, locations, or capacities. However, the company focuses on supporting the operational management of renewable portfolios for ancillary services and market optimization (source: gridfuse.com). Ongoing activities include VPP implementations for the aggregation and control of wind and solar resources, with key contacts such as Kevin Thunert responsible for facility integration and Florian Sommer for product development (source: gridfuse.com). The company is positioned within the energy cluster in Leipzig but has not confirmed direct connections to other companies such as Leipziger Stadtwerke (source: leipzig.de).
Current Developments
No significant announcements, contracts won, acquisitions, or funding rounds have been found in the records over the past two years, which aligns with the early phase of the company and the lack of press releases (source: northdata.com). The company has not published any awards, certifications, or quantifiable milestones such as installed capacities (source: gridfuse.com).
Working There
Gridfuse offers positions primarily in software development, DevOps, product management, and technical operations. The team composition includes key roles such as Head of Development, Principal Product Manager, and several software and DevOps engineers (source: gridfuse.com). The company culture emphasizes flat hierarchies, trusting relationships, and the promotion of personal and team-oriented growth, leading to a dynamic startup atmosphere (source: gridfuse.com). Documented benefits include a mission-driven work environment, top-notch tools, and collaborative support, with the company being open to discussions about specific roles (source: gridfuse.com).
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Job Description
The balance of power in the energy industry needs to change. The intermittency of renewable supply and the constant demands of the grid mean that we still rely on less efficient, more expensive and unsustainable fossil fuels to keep the lights on.
At Gridfuse, our mission is to shift this balance through technology. To shift the balance of inputs, so that renewables become the world's main source of electricity. To shift the balance of the grid by building renewable power pools that can balance themselves in the face of unpredictability and intermittency.
It takes a unique team to meet this vision. You will join our Software Engineering team, which is responsible for providing essential functionality for the Gridfuse platform. It is a team of highly skilled Software Engineers that design software to deliver reliable connection & control services.
You will also be part of the Software Development Management team and spar with our other Software Development Managers and the Head of Engineering on overall strategic questions and day-to-day issues.
Our tech stack is straightforward: Go, PostgreSQL, Timescale, Kubernetes, Terraform, GQL, REST, React, on prem + cloud. We practice code reviews and testing, and believe in self-organized teams and servant leadership. Our web app and platforms are often deployed multiple times per day. We provide critical infrastructure for the energy market so long-term product maintainability and reliability is essential for our success.
The role
- You are in charge of staffing, motivating and developing the team members
- You support the Product Manager with your Engineering know-how in mapping out technical topics
- You partner with the Software Engineers in your team to drive technical decisions
- You help to shape the overall architecture and organization of the Gridfuse development team
What we need from you
- You have proven experience in managing a software team
- You know how to lead with empathy and that great software is built by motivated and supported people
- Ideally, you have hands-on experience as a software engineer
- We are a start-up, so you will be most successful in this role, if you have great self-management skills, are solution-focused and are a good communicator
- You are passionate about driving the renewable energy transition
- You are fluent in English and are a good moderator and communicator
What we offer
- Competitive hardware including a standing desk, 4K curved screen, and MacBook Pro
- City center office location including home office option
- EGYM Wellpass
- Real startup culture by having an impact in a small, motivated team
Sounds good to you?
Please submit your complete application including your salary expectations and earliest starting date. After submitting an application our team will review this and get back to you within a couple of business days.
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About the role
April 21, 2026
Full time
Company
- Leipzig, Germany
Proven experience in managing a software team
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