53 jobs in Aurora Energy Research Limited

Aurora Energy Research Limited in Oxford seeks a Head of Software Engineering to lead the Model and Platform Engineering teams, shaping strategy for Origin and Chronos platforms and driving AI-native, cloud-first delivery at scale.

You will lead a 35‑strong engineering organisation across Oxford and international hubs, coordinating with Product Management, Modelling, AI & Data Engineering to deliver high‑impact analytical platforms for governments, investors and utilities.

Aurora Energy Research Limited is looking for a Senior Analyst in Oxford to join its Research department. In this role, you will conduct market analysis and support strategic insights for the GB market.

The ideal candidate will possess experience in analytical roles, strong communication skills, and a solid understanding of power markets and financial analytics. The position includes opportunities for mentorship and engagement with top stakeholders.

We offer a range of benefits including Private Medical Insurance and a Cycle-to-work Scheme.

Analyst - Japanese speaking

Department: Advisory/Research

Employment Type: Permanent - Full Time

Location: Oxford, UK

Reporting To: Principal

Please note that this role is advertised in Oxford, United Kingdom but is based in Tokyo, Japan.

Based in Tokyo, Japan, you will contribute to the firm, by developing analysis and conveying insights to enhance clients’ decision-making as they navigate the energy transition. You will be part of a fast-growing team that will be the Japan “start-up” within the broader APAC team. You will play an active role in all aspects of client engagement: helping identify issues, forming hypotheses, conducting analysis, and synthesising conclusions into recommendations.

The successful applicants will combine technical strength with a strong track record of leadership and performance in team-oriented environments.

Successful candidates will work in a dynamic, intellectually stimulating, and demanding yet supportive environment. They will enjoy autonomy, the opportunity to substantially influence major decisions in the energy sector, and to grow into industry experts under the guidance of directors with deep experience addressing major strategic issues at the world’s leading electricity market modelling firm.

The position suits a recent STEM graduate of a bachelor’s or master’s programme.

• Develop timely and rigorous quantitative analyses to enhance clients’ decision making
• Work closely with our modelling team, structuring economic problems into quantifiable analyses and deriving insights from the model results
• Contribute to our product development, by identifying new opportunities and expanding our capabilities
• Engage with clients to thoroughly understand their requirements
• Communicate findings to clients

Required attributes:

• First-class or high second-class degree from a top university in a quantitative subject (Mathematics, Economics, Physics, Engineering, Finance), coupled with a keen interest in energy markets and policy developments
• An ability to collect, analyse and interpret complex quantitative data and information
• Evidence of strong performance in team-oriented environments
• An ability to communicate and collaborate with both technical and non-technical parties
• Fluency in both Japanese (N1 level) and English (C1 level or above)

• The opportunity to substantially influence major decisions in the energy sector
• Direct engagement with clients through Aurora conferences, workshops and webinars
• The opportunity to grow into a publicly visible industry expert
• Private medical insurance
• Monthly commuting allowance
• Access to the Aurora Academy, our training programme offering a range of opportunities to develop your skills within the responsibilities of your role and within the wider context of the industry
• Access to our Employee Assistance Programme (EAP), offering a complete support network that offers expert advice and compassionate guidance 24/7/365, covering a wide range of personal and professional aspects

The Company is committed to the principle that no employee or job applicant shall receive unfavourable treatment on grounds of age, disability, gender reassignment, race, religion or belief, sex, sexual orientation, marriage and civil partnership and pregnancy and maternity/paternity.

(Senior) Product Lead - EOS

Department: Software Solutions

Employment Type: Permanent - Full Time

Location: Oxford, UK

Reporting To: Global Software Solutions Director

About EOS and the role: EOS is Aurora’s global energy intelligence platform, giving clients seamless access to software, data, forecasts, reports, and insights that support critical strategic decisions. Used by thousands of energy market professionals each week, EOS is the central platform through which users access Aurora’s software and research products across a wide range of use cases.

We are looking for a (Senior) Product Lead to own the strategy, roadmap, and evolution of EOS. This is a high‑impact role at the centre of Aurora’s product ecosystem. You will shape how users discover, access, and interact with Aurora’s software, data, and research, and play a leading role in making EOS an increasingly intuitive, integrated, and intelligent platform.

You will work across product, engineering, design, AI, research, and commercial teams to deliver a product experience that drives user engagement, supports cross‑product adoption, and creates clear value for clients. You will balance near‑term improvements with longer‑term platform development, and help define what EOS should become over the next several years.

• Own EOS product strategy and roadmap – Define the product vision for EOS and translate it into a clear roadmap, prioritised backlog, and delivery plan aligned with Aurora’s broader strategic objectives.
• Lead the evolution of the platform experience – Improve how users navigate and consume Aurora’s software, data, and research through a more seamless, use‑case‑driven experience that cuts across existing product silos.
• Drive product discovery through customer insight and data – Build a deep understanding of users, workflows, and unmet needs through a combination of usage analytics, customer research, and regular engagement with clients and internal stakeholders.
• Shape a best‑in‑class user experience – Partner closely with design and UX specialists to create intuitive, elegant user journeys and a state‑of‑the‑art user interface across the platform.
• Develop shared product capabilities across EOS – Lead the development of core platform capabilities, including modern dashboarding and data visualisation, as well as other reusable product surfaces that improve the experience across multiple offerings.
• Embed AI where it creates real user value – Work with Aurora’s AI team to introduce AI‑powered workflows and interfaces into EOS in ways that meaningfully improve the user experience and increase platform utility.
• Enable integration across Aurora’s product suite – Collaborate with product managers across software and research products to integrate new and existing offerings into EOS, ensuring a coherent user experience across the platform.
• Drive execution with cross‑functional teams – Work closely with engineers, designers, analysts, and other stakeholders to ensure high‑quality and timely product delivery.
• Support commercial impact – Partner with commercial teams to improve engagement, product adoption, and cross‑sell opportunities through strong product decisions and platform development.

• 5+ years of relevant experience in product management or a closely related role, with a strong track record of building and scaling successful B2B SaaS products.
• Strong product judgment, with the ability to make clear prioritisation decisions and balance user needs, strategic goals, and delivery constraints.
• Excellent customer discovery and research skills, with the ability to combine qualitative insight and quantitative data to identify product opportunities.
• Strong UX and product instinct, with a high bar for clarity, usability, and detail.
• Proven ability to lead cross‑functional work and influence stakeholders across product, design, engineering, and commercial teams.
• Highly results‑oriented, hands‑on, and persistent in driving outcomes.
• Comfortable working in ambiguity and turning broad goals into practical execution.
• Keen interest in the energy transition.

• Experience in energy, power markets, or adjacent sectors.
• Familiarity with data‑heavy workflows, analytics platforms, or market intelligence tools.
• Experience working on platform products, shared capabilities, or multi‑product ecosystems.
• Experience incorporating AI‑enabled features or workflows into user‑facing products.

• The opportunity to influence major decisions in the global energy sector.
• A competitive salary package.
• A fun, informal, collaborative, and international work culture.

• Private Medical Insurance
• Dental Insurance
• Parental Support
• Salary‑Exchange Pension
• Employee Assistance Programme (EAP)
• Local Oxford Discounts
• Cycle‑to‑work Scheme
• Flu Jabs

We are committed to offering flexibility in the way we work. Most of our roles are hybrid with a mix of in‑office/home working and potentially adjustable working hours.

The Company is committed to the principle that no employee or job applicant shall receive unfavourable treatment on grounds of age, disability, gender reassignment, race, religion or belief, sex, sexual orientation, marriage or civil partnership, pregnancy, and maternity.

Senior Modelling Software Engineer - Chronos

Department: Tech - Model & Platform Engineering

Employment Type: Permanent - Full Time

Location: Oxford, UK

Please note that we are open to considering candidates who require visa sponsorship (subject to eligibility and company approval).

We’re looking for a Senior Software Engineer to help us build and maintain the Python codebase behind Aurora’s Chronos battery storage modelling product. You’ll lead or co‑lead a small team (4‑6 people) working in a collaborative engineering environment, owning feature development and improving code quality, maintainability, and developer experience in the model stack used across our business.

You’ll thrive here if you enjoy writing clean, maintainable Python, shaping libraries and packages that other teams rely on, while raising engineering standards across the organisation and empowering your team to do their best work through coaching and mentoring.

The position suits an individual with 5+ years of experience in Python software engineering who is interested in a career applying software engineering techniques to modelling software solutions.

• Lead and manage a small team of modelling software engineers, supporting their development and engagement
• Manage on‑time delivery of robust and scalable model features
• Design, implement, and maintain Python modules/packages in the modelling codebase; own components over time and steward their quality and usability for other teams
• Translate modelling methods into production‑quality code, collaborating with method owners in the Modelling team; ensure implementations are readable, tested, and traceable
• Improve code quality and developer experience by refactoring for clarity, strengthening interfaces and simplifying implementations
• Champion automated testing and TDD; driving the adoption of modern software engineering practices in the model development team
• Participate in code reviews and technical design discussions
• Identify and address architectural bottlenecks and opportunities to improve scalability and developer experience

Required attributes:

• Professional Python experience (5+ years) in a commercial, team‑based software environment, delivering components used by other teams/customers
• Experience in applied software architecture and design patterns
• Experience building with Test Driven Development and Continuous Delivery
• Experience in DevOps/Infrastructure development including containers and CI/CD
• Experience leading small teams, managing and mentoring junior colleagues
• Experience stewarding internal libraries, packaging and dependency management at scale
• Experience in effective and efficient agentic‑first development

Desirable attributes:

• An interest in working in the energy/decarbonization sector
• Experience engaging with internal stakeholders and colleagues in other teams
• Experience developing software for modelling, simulation or mathematical optimisation

Some of the benefits we include are:

• Private Medical Insurance
• Dental Insurance
• Parental Support
• Salary‑Exchange Pension
• Employee Assistance Programme (EAP)
• Local Oxford Discounts
• Cycle‑to‑work Scheme
• Flu Jabs

At AER, we are committed to offering flexibility in the way we work. Most of our roles are hybrid with a mix of in‑office/home working and potentially adjustable working hours. Let’s discuss what works for you and AER during the interview process.

The Company is committed to the principle that no employee or job applicant shall receive unfavourable treatment on grounds of age, disability, gender reassignment, race, religion or belief, sex, sexual orientation, marriage or civil partnership, pregnancy, and maternity.

Senior Modelling Software Engineer - Chronos

Department: Tech - Model & Platform Engineering

Employment Type: Permanent - Full Time

Location: Oxford, UK

Please note that we are open to considering candidates who require visa sponsorship (subject to eligibility and company approval).

We’re looking for a Senior Software Engineer to help us build and maintain the Python codebase behind Aurora’s Chronos battery storage modelling product. You’ll lead or co‑lead a small team (4‑6 people) working in a collaborative engineering environment, owning feature development and improving code quality, maintainability, and developer experience in the model stack used across our business.

You’ll thrive here if you enjoy writing clean, maintainable Python, shaping libraries and packages that other teams rely on, while raising engineering standards across the organisation and empowering your team to do their best work through coaching and mentoring.

The position suits an individual with 5+ years of experience in Python software engineering who is interested in a career applying software engineering techniques to modelling software solutions.

• Lead and manage a small team of modelling software engineers, supporting their development and engagement
• Manage on‑time delivery of robust and scalable model features
• Design, implement, and maintain Python modules/packages in the modelling codebase; own components over time and steward their quality and usability for other teams
• Translate modelling methods into production‑quality code, collaborating with method owners in the Modelling team; ensure implementations are readable, tested, and traceable
• Improve code quality and developer experience by refactoring for clarity, strengthening interfaces and simplifying implementations
• Champion automated testing and TDD; driving the adoption of modern software engineering practices in the model development team
• Participate in code reviews and technical design discussions
• Identify and address architectural bottlenecks and opportunities to improve scalability and developer experience

Required attributes:

• Professional Python experience (5+ years) in a commercial, team‑based software environment, delivering components used by other teams/customers
• Experience in applied software architecture and design patterns
• Experience building with Test Driven Development and Continuous Delivery
• Experience in DevOps/Infrastructure development including containers and CI/CD
• Experience leading small teams, managing and mentoring junior colleagues
• Experience stewarding internal libraries, packaging and dependency management at scale
• Experience in effective and efficient agentic‑first development

Desirable attributes:

• An interest in working in the energy/decarbonization sector
• Experience engaging with internal stakeholders and colleagues in other teams
• Experience developing software for modelling, simulation or mathematical optimisation

Some of the benefits we include are:

• Private Medical Insurance
• Dental Insurance
• Parental Support
• Salary‑Exchange Pension
• Employee Assistance Programme (EAP)
• Local Oxford Discounts
• Cycle‑to‑work Scheme
• Flu Jabs

At AER, we are committed to offering flexibility in the way we work. Most of our roles are hybrid with a mix of in‑office/home working and potentially adjustable working hours. Let’s discuss what works for you and AER during the interview process.

The Company is committed to the principle that no employee or job applicant shall receive unfavourable treatment on grounds of age, disability, gender reassignment, race, religion or belief, sex, sexual orientation, marriage or civil partnership, pregnancy, and maternity.

Aurora Energy Research Limited is seeking a Data Platforms Software Engineer in Oxford. You will develop high‑uptime platforms for massive data volumes and work closely with engineers and analysts to shape the data infrastructure.

The ideal candidate has over 3 years of backend development experience, a strong foundation in Python, and a genuine interest in the transformation of energy markets. We offer competitive benefits including private medical insurance and a cycle-to-work scheme.