Lead Software Developer
Ever wanted to design and architect a platform with no legacy systems weighing you down?
Starflow is on a mission ...
... to transform the way people interact with energy - whether in homes or in industries - and reshape the future of energy management.
Picture a world where your energy system anticipates your needs, seamlessly integrates with solar panels, batteries, and other systems, and even lets you share excess energy with your neighbors. This is the future we’re building - a future we call energy perfection and where energy flows freely, smartly, and sustainably.
We recently raised NOK 20 million to bring our vision to life by developing the Starflow Energy Hub - a modular platform that optimizes energy flow between solar panels, EV chargers, home batteries, and energy systems. With this funding, we’re building a world-class team to drive innovation and bring the Energy Hub to market by 2026.
Our culture at Starflow is built on boldness, integrity, and truth-seeking. We believe in pushing boundaries, taking calculated risks, and finding better ways to solve problems. Open feedback, learning from mistakes, and embracing challenges as growth opportunities are key to how we work.
We’re building everything from the ground up, and to succeed, we need people who aren’t afraid to take on tough challenges and make a real impact. Together, we’re redefining what’s possible in energy management.
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- Starflow
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The challenge
As we set out to bring our vision of energy perfection to life, we need a robust, scalable, and secure cloud platform that can manage a vast network of connected devices and handle the large volumes of data they generate.
The challenge lies in building this platform from the ground up, ensuring it can support real-time data processing, secure communication, and flexible growth.
And that's where you hopefully come in.
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Your mission
Your mission is to take ownership of building the cloud platform for our energy management systems from the ground up.
You’ll design and develop everything from scalable cloud architecture to real-time data processing systems, working closely with embedded engineers and cross-functional teams to optimize performance and ensure top-notch security and scalability.
The result? An Energy Hub that empowers users by making energy accessible, efficient, and easy to control - all in alignment with our vision of achieving energy perfection.
The Energy Hub
The Energy Hub is the centerpiece of our mission to revolutionize energy management. It’s a smart, modular platform designed to seamlessly integrate solar panels, EV chargers, batteries, and home energy systems into one unified solution. Built to be flexible and scalable, the Energy Hub will optimizes energy flow, and give users greater control over how they produce, store, and consume energy.
And this is just the beginning - our platform will be designed to evolve with future technologies, making it a key player in the future of energy management.
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We hope our platform will bridge the gap between old and new energy systems, making it modular, scalable, and easier for people to invest in solar panels, batteries, and EV chargers. This is the beginning of a more digitised energy system, built for the 21st century
Jonas Helmikstøl
Co-founder & CEO
You’ll take ownership of
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You’ll design and implement the cloud architecture from scratch, ensuring it’s scalable, secure, and capable of handling real-time energy data from connected devices.
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You’ll create and fine-tune data processing systems that manage large volumes of real-time data, optimizing for performance and ensuring the platform can scale as usage grows.
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You’ll work closely with embedded engineers to ensure seamless communication between software and hardware, enabling real-time control and optimization of energy management systems.
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You’ll ensure that the platform can scale with a growing number of devices and users, while maintaining high performance and low latency.
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You’ll use infrastructure-as-code tools to automate deployment and management processes, supporting CI/CD to enhance development efficiency and reliability.
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You’ll implement security practices, ensure compliance with regulations, and protect data with secure communication protocols, maintaining the integrity and stability of the platform.
... but let's not forget that no role is static ...
We believe in adapting to what serves the company's vision and growth.
This means that as Starflow grows, you'll grow with it, wearing different hats and taking on responsibilities that match both your strengths and the changing needs of the business.
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We're not just looking for someone to get things done, we’re looking for someone who thrives on tough challenges, embraces advanced problems, and is excited to make a lasting impact by turning those challenges into opportunities
Nikolai Konopelko
Co-founder & Principal Electronics Engineer
Why you should consider this role
At Starflow, you’ll have the chance to build something meaningful from scratch. We’re developing a groundbreaking platform for energy management, and as our first software developer, you’ll face exciting challenges that will push your skills to the next level:
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Ever wanted to design and architect a platform with no legacy systems weighing you down? Here’s your chance to create something that’s scalable, flexible, and future-proof. You’ll have the freedom to define the core architecture and solve real technical challenges as the foundation of a cutting-edge system.
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You’ll be working across a variety of hardware and communication protocols, integrating them into a seamless experience. From energy meters to smart devices, this is where software meets hardware, and your code will bridge the gap. It’s hands-on, technical, and deeply satisfying.
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Starflow is moving fast, and your work will have an immediate, visible impact. If you enjoy the flexibility of a startup environment where you can quickly adapt, learn, and iterate, you’ll thrive here. You’ll be shaping not just the platform, but the future of energy management.
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We’re all about testing new ideas and pushing boundaries. Not everything will work out, but we believe in taking calculated risks to get to the best solutions. If you enjoy experimenting, learning from failures, and refining your ideas quickly, you’ll love the freedom you’ll have here.
Who we seek
What matters most is that you’re deeply aligned with our vision, culture, and excited to be part of our journey.
That being said, we believe there are certain skills and traits that will empower you to overcome the challenges of this role:
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You’ve built cloud systems from scratch, ensuring they are scalable, secure, and able to grow seamlessly with increasing demands. You know how to design infrastructure that supports both today’s needs and tomorrow’s growth.
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You’ve worked extensively with real-time data systems, creating solutions that handle large volumes of data efficiently and under pressure. You understand the complexities of optimizing data flows to keep everything running smoothly, no matter the load.
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Security is part of your foundation. You’ve implemented strong protocols that protect sensitive data and ensure compliance with industry regulations, making sure systems are built to handle modern security challenges.
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If you seek comfort or routine, then Starflow is not the place for you. But if you are driven by passion and the desire to shape something greater than yourself, then we might be the perfect fit.
Ola Stengel
Co-founder & CTO
Life @ Starflow
Joining Starflow at this stage is a unique opportunity. You’ll experience personal growth, exciting challenges, and the chance to make a real impact.
But make no mistake, this journey isn’t for everyone. We’re an ambitious team on a bold mission, which means that the path ahead will be demanding, unpredictable, and full of challenges.
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We take calculated risks, push boundaries and meet challenges head on. That's why we need people who aren't afraid to challenge the status quo and think different. You'll be encouraged to think outside the box, but also to take ownership of your work and be accountable for both successes and failures.
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We believe that no one is more important than the team, and that the best solutions come from different perspectives, feedback, and open communication. There's no room for ego here - only a shared passion for building something extraordinary.
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We cherish freedom and autonomi, but we also understand that freedom goes hand in hand with responsibility and consequences. We know when to lead and make decisions independently, and when to follow guidance and instructions from others.
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Being part of Starflow from the start means navigating limited resources, shifting priorities, and tight deadlines. It’s demanding, unpredictable, and chaotic - but that’s also what makes it exciting.
We need resilient people who can balance long-term vision with the immediate needs of the business, staying adaptable and focused as we push forward.
The recruitment journey
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Forget the formal application - we want to make it easy for you to take the first step. Just answer a few key questions to give us a sense of who you are and how you think.
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Next, we’ll send you a detailed DNA report. This will give you a deeper understanding and insight into Starflow’s unique DNA, the essence of their culture.
The goal here is to ensure that you have all the information you need to make an informed decision on wether you want to continue pursuing this recruitment journey or not - already from the start.
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You choose the location - whether it’s your favorite café, restaurant, a walk in the park, our office, on Teams etc. The most important thing is that you pick a setting where you feel comfortable and at ease.
This meeting is all about getting to know each other, answering any questions you may have, setting clear expectations for both sides, and finding out what’s important to you in a job.
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Now it’s time to meet the team behind the vision. You’ll get a feel for the people, culture, and how we work. We’ll dive into your motivations and experience and see how they fit with what we’re building.
A fixed part will be dedicated to you interviewing Starflow. This means that you will get to set the agenda, ask the questions and get the opportunity to dig deep into any aspects of the role, team, or company that you want to know more about.
We encourage you to be thorough and ask challenging questions. Our goal is to provide you with all the information you need to make an informed decision about joining Starflow.
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We'll work together on solving a real challenge you can expect to get in the role. This isn't a test but rather an opportunity for both parties to see how we collaborate and something that allows you to get a taste of what challenges in the role would be like.
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If we've both decided we're a great match, we'll present you with a clear offer. This will include detailed expectations, goals, and performance requirements. At this stage, we hope we've gotten to know each other well enough that both parties are excited about forging a strong relationship.
Starflow
Lead Software Developer
Ever wanted to design and architect a platform with no legacy systems weighing you down?
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