Lead Software Engineer
- Tokyo
- Partial Remote
- Full-time
- July 21, 2026
Help us use technology to make a big green dent in the universe!
Kraken powers some of the most innovative global developments in energy.
We’re a technology company focused on creating a smart, sustainable energy system. From optimising renewable generation, creating a more intelligent grid and enabling utilities to provide excellent customer experiences, our operating system for energy is transforming the industry around the world in a way that benefits everyone.
It’s a really exciting time in energy. Help us make a real impact on shaping a better, more sustainable future.
Where you'll fit in
The Team Lead plays a critical role in Kraken’s engineering organisation. You will work closely with the team's Product Manager to guide product development through informed prioritisation and product objectives.
You’re expected to balance:
- Operational effectiveness
- Team support and wellbeing
- Strategic product alignment
- Technical leadership
This role is about building a high-functioning team, shipping and maintaining high-quality systems, and keeping Kraken’s culture strong as we scale.
What you’ll own
1. Leadership & Communication
- Represent the team upward and outward with confidence.
- Communicate proactively, clearly, and respectfully.
- Keep the team informed about priorities and changes.
- Advocate for your team while challenging constructively.
2. Team Management & Support
- Stay aware of team capacity, stress, and wellbeing.
- Run 1:1s and offer coaching and mentorship.
- Nurture a collaborative, motivated team culture.
- Make and carry out difficult decisions for the good of the team and Kraken.
3. Product & Delivery Oversight
- Align the team to product vision and long-term goals.
- Maintain technical quality and improve systems thinking.
- Guide team planning, delivery, and retros.
- Translate large goals into achievable milestones.
4. Strategic Decision-Making
- Make resource and prioritisation trade-offs.
- Contribute to hiring and talent development.
- Distribute work fairly and rotate responsibilities.
- Create clarity in ambiguous or shifting contexts.
5. Operational Excellence
- Oversee or delegate rituals (planning, standups, reviews).
- Connect team delivery to product-group and company-level goals.
- Partner closely with key stakeholders.
- Remove blockers — technical, process, or people-related.
What you bring to the party
- Experience with line management of at least 3 people.
- Has a strong engineering background.
- Is comfortable working asynchronously.
- Clear, regular communication.
- Strategic thinking and the ability to translate that to action.
- Advocacy for their team and its products.
- A commitment to mentorship and support.
- Strong organisational habits.
What This Role Isn’t
This isn’t about doing everything yourself. It’s about enabling the team — scaling through delegation, coaching, and systems. Your value comes from what the team delivers, not just your personal output.
About Kraken Technologies
英国に拠点を置くOctopus Energy Groupの一員であるKraken Technologiesは、Energy-Techを通じて世界のグリーンエネルギー革命を推進しています。私たちは、トップクラスのサービスを提供するため、最先端データを中心とした技術でKrakenを開発しました。Kraken Technologiesは現在、グリーンエネルギーへの世界的な移行をより早く、より手頃な価格で実現するために、変革をもたらすEnergy-Techを世界中に提供しています。
私たちは現在、世界中の企業にKraken Technologyのライセンスを提供しています。E.ON社とのパートナーシップを例に、Krakenがどのようにビジネスを進化させているかをご紹介します。移行が実際にどのように行われているかについては、こちらで詳しくご紹介しています。私たちの目標は、2030年までに1億人のお客様にKrakenプラットフォームをご利用いただくことです。また、最近ではオーストラリア最大のエネルギー会社であるOriginから5億ポンド以上（約749億円）の資金調達を完了しています。当社グループには、Octopus Energy, Octopus for Business, Kraken Technology, Octopus Electric Vehicles および Octopus Energy Servicesに加え、新しいネット・ゼロ・センターであるOctopus Centre for Net Zeroがあります。
今回、東京ガスから約200億円の出資を受けることが発表されたOctopus Energyは、私たちのミッションを実現するために日本市場に参入します。私たちは、日本のエネルギーをより環境に優しいものにするための、日本でスタートアップメンバーを募集しています。
