We live in a world that runs on physical industries like energy, logistics, manufacturing. These sectors are essential to our economy and daily lives, yet they are held back by inefficiencies, fragile legacy systems, and decades-old ways of working. This is not just a business problem; it is a societal one. When grids fail, supply chains stall, or factories falter, entire economies are disrupted.
These companies face unique, complex challenges that typical software was never designed to solve. Cogna was founded to change this. Our mission is to give critical industries their own AI-powered Software Factory: a way to build and deploy bespoke digital tools that solve pressing operational challenges.
Since our launch in May 2023, we've seen incredible customer traction and revenue growth. We're backed by leading VCs, including Notion Capital and Hoxton Ventures, and we're building a world-class team to take on one of the most important challenges of our time.
Tackling challenges at this scale takes people who are curious, adaptable, and motivated by impact. If our mission resonates with you, we encourage you to apply, even if your experience doesn't match every requirement. We are committed to building a diverse team that reflects the industries and societies we serve.
Overview
We are looking for a Lead Software Engineer to lead a team of 3-6 talented engineers while spending more than half your time doing deeply technical work. You will be responsible for building high-performing teams, shaping technical direction, and ensuring delivery of impactful projects. You will be part of an all-star early team, building the future of software.
What you'll do
- Lead and develop a team of 3-6 engineers, providing coaching, feedback, and career growth opportunities.
- Own delivery of technically complex, high-impact projects, ensuring quality and scalability while balancing trade-offs under pressure.
- Contribute to architecture and systems design across multiple product areas, bringing clarity in ambiguous situations.
- Write and ship high-quality, efficient, and reliable code that is extendible, scalable, and observable. You know how to move fast without breaking things and you know how to keep the right balance between experimentation and shipping.
What we're looking for
Special note about career breaks: We accept candidates with career breaks and CV gaps. Life happens, we get it. Please apply anyway!
What we offer
- Competitive salary and share option plan
- 25 days annual leave, plus public holidays
- Excellent pension scheme, fixed at 7.5%
- Private healthcare, including family cover and pre-existing conditions
- Flexible hybrid working with 2 days per fortnight in our Farringdon office, but different schedules can be negotiated.
- Regular social events and offsites
- Access to a gym and fitness classes in our office building
