Tech Lead

**About Us - Join Our Mission to Fight Climate Change as a Technical Lead**

Do you want to be part of one of Europe’s fastest-growing climate tech startups? We are seeking a passionate Technical Lead to help transform every company into a sustainable business, with critical responsibility and influence on our product and overall venture development.

We have recently secured €6.5 million in Series A funding, led by Kvanted and ENV, with contributions from NewAlpha Asset Management and several business angels. Our Climate ERP solution is trusted by leaders like Maersk, Nippon Express Europe (NX Group), and DMG MORI, streamlining corporate emission management and reduction. This funding allows us to expand and enhance our platform, integrating sustainability into business operations.

With us, you’ll have the opportunity to dive into the world of a high-growth SaaS startup and gain hands-on experience across key areas of early-stage operations.

If you are excited about building an economy where every company creates an impact for a sustainable world and empowering companies to decarbonize and boost their business performance, we’d love to hear from you

**Location**: This position is fully remote but must be based in one of our Hub locations in Berlin, Munich, Bonn/Cologne, Lisbon, London

**Your Mission**

As we prepare to launch our next product squad, we are seeking a passionate Technical Lead to drive innovation and guide a team toward creating sustainable solutions. In this role, you’ll be at the forefront of our mission to combat the global climate crisis, shaping the technical direction and fostering a collaborative, high-performance environment.

**What You’ll Do**

**Set Technical Direction**:

- Define project specifications and establish a technical roadmap aligned with company goals.
- Enforce technical standards and conduct code reviews to ensure high-quality development.
- Contribute hands-on to coding and code reviews.

**Drive Product Innovation**:

- Lead product strategy through design meetings and technical discussions.
- Oversee architectural decisions and drive process improvements for greater efficiency.

**Leadership**:

- Lead by example, mentoring and fostering a culture of continuous learning and collaboration.
- Develop documentation to enhance team productivity and play a key role in attracting and nurturing top engineering talent.

**Who You Are**
- Approximately 5+ years of experience as a Technical Lead, Software Architect, or Senior Engineer. Experince with Typescript and Node is a must.
- Excellent problem-solving skills and the ability to make informed, strategic decisions under pressure.
- Strong communication skills, with the ability to translate complex technical concepts for various stakeholders.
- A passion for innovation, sustainability, and creating impactful solutions to global challenges.
- Ability to work with a senior leadership team, taking ownership of strategic decisions and leading your team confidently under ambiguity.
- Fluent in English with excellent written and spoken communication skills (German is a plus).

**Who We Are**

At Cozero, we’re a diverse group with shared qualities we value in our team members:

- A passion for building something incredible.
- Genuine care for the environment and a keen interest in sustainability.
- Curiosity for technology and a drive to find elegant solutions to complex challenges.
- A bias towards taking action and making things happen.
- An open, positive, and direct communication style.
- Radical candor.

**Why This Role Might Not Be for You**
- We are a growing startup where projects and priorities might shift. If you prefer the stability of established companies, Cozero might not be the right place for you.
- We embrace radical candor, challenging each other directly while showing genuine care.
- While we offer a supportive and collaborative work culture, we may not provide all the perks typical of big companies. If you are solely seeking extensive benefits, Cozero may not meet your expectations at the moment.

**What We Offer**
- A remote-first working environment with the option to work from our office at the heart of Berlin, with access to innovation events of the German Mittelstand and the startup ecosystem.
- 27 vacation days per year plus national holidays.
- Virtual meditation and wellness sessions.
- Frequent team events and at least two offsites per year.
- A one-time €500 home-office equipment stipend.
- A €500 annual learning and development budget.
- Monthly budget for coworking space for employees outside of Berlin.
- Participation in Cozero’s Virtual Stock Option Plan (VSOP), to have direct involvement and impact on Cozero’s success.
- A strong company culture focused on growth, collaboration, and fighting climate change.
- Participation opportunities in accelerator, startup, and event programs.

**How to Apply