Application Guide

How to Apply for Senior Software Engineer

at Amber Electric

🏢 About Amber Electric

Amber Electric is unique in Australia's energy sector by directly connecting consumers to wholesale electricity prices through smart technology, enabling them to save money while supporting renewable energy. They're a mission-driven company where technology directly creates environmental impact by making green energy more accessible and affordable. Working here means building products that tangibly reduce carbon emissions while saving customers money.

About This Role

As a Senior Software Engineer at Amber Electric, you'll be a technical leader responsible for end-to-end feature development across their full stack, from ideation through production deployment. This role is impactful because you'll directly shape the technology that enables dynamic energy pricing and smart grid integration, helping accelerate Australia's transition to renewable energy while mentoring other engineers to grow the team's capabilities.

💡 A Day in the Life

A typical day might involve collaborating with product managers on feature specifications, pairing with junior engineers on complex problems, reviewing technical designs for upcoming projects, and deploying improvements to their energy trading platform. You'd balance deep technical work in your specialty with broader contributions across the stack, ensuring the team delivers high-quality features that help customers optimize their energy usage.

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🎯 Who Amber Electric Is Looking For

  • Has 5+ years commercial experience with web or mobile development and can demonstrate mentoring/leadership of other engineers
  • Possesses strong communication skills grounded in empathy, able to collaborate effectively with product teams and explain technical concepts clearly
  • Exhibits a curious, collaborative 'can-do' mindset with flexibility to work across different areas of the tech stack when needed
  • Has experience with Amber's specific technology stack (though not required, this is a strong plus mentioned in requirements)

📝 Tips for Applying to Amber Electric

1

Highlight specific examples where you've mentored engineers or led technical projects, not just years of experience

2

Demonstrate your understanding of Amber's mission by explaining how your technical skills could advance their green energy goals

3

Showcase flexibility by mentioning times you've worked outside your primary specialty to support team needs

4

If you have experience with their tech stack, be specific about which technologies and how you've used them

5

Emphasize collaborative projects where you worked closely with product teams to 'ship the right thing the right way'

✉️ What to Emphasize in Your Cover Letter

["Your passion for sustainable technology and how it aligns with Amber's mission to democratize green energy", 'Specific examples of mentoring engineers and contributing across different areas of the tech stack', 'Experience with full lifecycle development from idea to production, particularly in collaborative environments', 'How your communication skills and empathy enable effective collaboration with non-technical stakeholders']

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🔍 Research Before Applying

To stand out, make sure you've researched:

  • → Amber's dynamic pricing model and how it differs from traditional energy retailers
  • → Their technology stack (research their engineering blog or job postings for specifics)
  • → Recent company news about expansion, funding, or new product features
  • → The Australian energy market context and challenges with renewable integration

💬 Prepare for These Interview Topics

Based on this role, you may be asked about:

1 Technical design scenarios related to dynamic pricing systems or energy data processing
2 Examples of mentoring junior engineers and fostering team growth
3 Collaboration experiences with product teams to balance technical quality with business needs
4 Situations where you contributed outside your specialty to support team objectives
5 Your approach to sustainable, high-quality code that supports long-term maintainability
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⚠️ Common Mistakes to Avoid

  • Focusing only on individual technical achievements without demonstrating collaboration or mentoring
  • Applying with a generic resume that doesn't address Amber's specific mission or requirements
  • Showing inflexibility by emphasizing only one technology or specialty area

📅 Application Timeline

This position is open until filled. However, we recommend applying as soon as possible as roles at mission-driven organizations tend to fill quickly.

Typical hiring timeline:

1

Application Review

1-2 weeks

2

Initial Screening

Phone call or written assessment

3

Interviews

1-2 rounds, usually virtual

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