Application Guide

How to Apply for Software Engineering Manager (DevX, AI & Release Engineering)

at Kaluza

🏢 About Kaluza

Kaluza is uniquely positioned at the intersection of energy and technology, using AI and real-time data to help major energy suppliers decarbonize and manage complexity. Unlike generic tech companies, Kaluza offers the chance to work on mission-driven software that directly impacts climate change through partnerships with industry leaders like OVO, AGL, and Volkswagen. Their global presence with teams across four continents and a joint venture with Mitsubishi Corporation provides both scale and international perspective.

About This Role

This Software Engineering Manager role specifically leads the Developer Experience (DevX), AI, and Release Engineering team, reporting directly to the Head of Platform. You'll be responsible for improving developer productivity through tooling and processes while integrating AI capabilities into the platform and ensuring reliable, efficient release pipelines. This role is impactful because it directly enables Kaluza's engineering teams to deliver the intelligent software that helps energy companies transition to clean energy.

💡 A Day in the Life

A typical day might involve morning stand-ups with your DevX and Release Engineering teams, reviewing AI integration progress for developer tooling, collaborating with the Head of Platform on quarterly objectives, and analyzing release metrics to identify bottlenecks. You'd likely spend time mentoring engineers on AI implementation best practices while ensuring release pipelines maintain the reliability required for energy sector software.

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🎯 Who Kaluza Is Looking For

  • Has 3+ years of experience managing software engineering teams focused on developer tooling, platform engineering, or DevOps/Release Engineering
  • Demonstrates hands-on experience with AI/ML integration into developer workflows or platform services (not just theoretical knowledge)
  • Possesses deep understanding of CI/CD pipelines, infrastructure as code, and developer productivity metrics in cloud-native environments
  • Shows experience working in energy tech, climate tech, or similarly regulated industries where reliable releases are critical

📝 Tips for Applying to Kaluza

1

Explicitly mention your experience with AI/ML tooling for developers - Kaluza specifically mentions 'leveraging Data, AI' in their platform description

2

Highlight any experience in energy, utilities, or climate-focused technology companies, as this shows understanding of their mission

3

Quantify improvements you've made to developer productivity (e.g., 'reduced deployment time by X%' or 'increased developer satisfaction by Y points')

4

Address the hybrid work requirement by showing experience managing distributed or hybrid teams effectively

5

Note your right to work in the UK upfront since they cannot offer visa sponsorship for this role

✉️ What to Emphasize in Your Cover Letter

['Your experience managing teams at the intersection of developer experience and AI/ML tooling', "Specific examples of how you've improved release engineering processes in previous roles", "Your alignment with Kaluza's mission of using technology to drive decarbonisation in the energy sector", "How you've successfully managed hybrid teams and collaborated with platform leadership"]

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🔍 Research Before Applying

To stand out, make sure you've researched:

  • → Kaluza's specific energy partners (OVO, AGL, ENGIE, Volvo, Volkswagen) and their energy challenges
  • → The 'Energy Intelligence Platform' concept and how it differs from traditional energy management systems
  • → Kaluza's joint venture with Mitsubishi Corporation in Japan and its strategic implications
  • → Recent news about Kaluza's platform updates or AI implementations in the energy sector

💬 Prepare for These Interview Topics

Based on this role, you may be asked about:

1 How would you measure and improve developer productivity across multiple teams at Kaluza?
2 Describe your experience integrating AI capabilities into developer workflows or platform services
3 How do you balance the need for rapid releases with the reliability requirements of energy sector software?
4 What strategies have you used to manage a hybrid team across London and Bristol locations?
5 How would you approach building AI tooling that supports Kaluza's real-time energy decision-making platform?
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⚠️ Common Mistakes to Avoid

  • Applying without addressing the UK right-to-work requirement (they explicitly cannot sponsor visas for this role)
  • Focusing only on generic engineering management without specific DevX/AI/Release Engineering examples
  • Treating this as just another tech role without showing understanding of the energy/decarbonisation context

📅 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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