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Founding Engineer - Climate Tech (ML/ Data, Python)
Location:

London
Company:

Maiven - making climate policy simple | [maiven.tech]
Contact:

Georgina Steele (CTO);

About Us:
At

Maiven , we’re on a mission to empower companies to navigate the complex climate policy landscape with ease. We’re building a product that leverages AI to help businesses anticipate and respond to climate policy changes so they can make informed climate and business decisions. With customers already on board, we’re growing our team to accelerate the development of our product to drive real-world and environmental impact.

If you’re passionate about using interesting technology for good and want to be part of a founding team shaping the future of climate tech, this is an exciting opportunity. At Maiven, you’ll have a chance to build impactful products with a talented and diverse team that values creativity, ownership, and growth. Our co-founders bring significant experience in tech and climate, and they prioritise cultivating an empowering, inclusive, and value-driven people-first culture from day one.

The Opportunity:
This is an exciting role for an

ML/ Data Engineer

with a passion for climate tech. As a founding engineer at Maiven, you will have the unique opportunity to shape our product, influence company culture, and work alongside a team that deeply cares about helping people develop and succeed. You’ll work closely with the founders and engineering team to set the technical direction of the company. This is a rare opportunity for an ML engineer with a desire to learn and grow while creating meaningful change, work with cutting-edge technology, and make a direct impact on customers, society and the environment.

What You'll Do:
Lead Development:

Create scalable ML pipelines to extract key policy data from complex policy documents. Architect and build inference pipelines at the heart of our product. This is greenfield development so you have the freedom and flexibility to choose the right technology for the product.
Customer-Centric Innovation:

Engage with our early customers to understand their needs, iterate based on feedback, and deliver data that drives real value.
Ownership and Collaboration:

Take ownership of your area and collaborate closely with the founding team to ensure customer needs are met.
Adapt and Grow:

Be the kind of person who can quickly learn new tools, adapt to new challenges, and thrive in a fast-paced environment.
Champion Culture:

Help define Maiven’s company culture by contributing to our inclusive, growth-oriented environment.

Who You Are:
Engineer with a love of data: You have hands-on experience dealing with complex text data and applying the most up-to-date methodologies to create scalable ML pipelines. You prioritise understanding the data to be able to design the best solutions.
SQL

is your bread and butter and you’re adept at using it to make the most sense of data. This role is split between ML and data engineering so being able to create a good understanding of the data is key to setting up the best systems.
Self-starter:

You thrive in an autonomous setting and are motivated by impact, ownership, and learning.
Quick Learner:

Eager to tackle complex challenges and bring creative solutions to the table. You’re able to learn quickly, pivot when necessary, and make decisions that balance short-term agility with long-term stability.
Team Player with Vision:

You care about the mission, our customers, the team, and you’re excited to be part of a value-driven culture.
Tech-for-Good Enthusiast:

Passionate about climate change and using technology for positive, large-scale impact.

Our technology:
We don’t mind if you don’t have experience in everything listed here, it’s more to give you a flavour of what we are building. You’ll also note that the list isn’t very long - as a founding engineer you will have the opportunity to shape the technology we use.
Python
AWS
Dagster
SQL
DBT
MLflow
ML (LLM, RAG, etc.)

Why Join Maiven?
Work with Purpose:

Tackle one of the most critical issues of our time - climate change.
Career Growth:

Work with a founding team that prioritises learning, ownership, and career development.
Inclusive Culture:

Join a team committed to bringing together top talent from all backgrounds to create a supportive, innovative workplace.
Ownership & Autonomy:

This role is an opportunity to take on high-impact responsibilities and make a meaningful contribution from day one.
At Maiven, you’ll join a small, passionate team at the ground level, with the chance to shape both the product and the company’s future. If you’re looking for a position where your skills, creativity, and commitment to a sustainable future can flourish, we’d love to meet you!

What if you’re a partial fit?
We prioritise grit and positivity and encourage you to apply even if your experience doesn't exactly match this job description. We’d much prefer to hire someone who has the ability to learn quickly rather than someone who ticks boxes perfectly.
Equal employment opportunity
At Maiven, we recognise that to build the best teams, we need people from diverse backgrounds with diverse experiences. We are creating an inclusive workplace where people’s varied backgrounds and experiences are valued and recognised. We encourage applications from candidates of all backgrounds and offer equal opportunities without discrimination.

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