Our vision
AI + data centers are booming, electrification is accelerating, and trillions in generation + storage projects are queued — but the real bottleneck is the grid. Grid planning and operations are now a national-scale systems problem: complex models, messy data, strict governance, high-stakes decisions.
What is Squid 🦑
Squid is building the agentic fabric layer for grids — where truth lives, change is tracked, and humans + AI agents can safely operate together. We unify legacy planning models and operational data into a versioned, auditable source of truth, then layer on collaboration + AI agents that help teams run checks, explain changes, and move faster — without losing rigor. We’re less than 3 months old and already working with one of the largest grid operators globally.
The role
You’ll use power systems knowledge to build better software — and help us ship bespoke modelling capability for real grid workflows (planning, analysis, connections). You’ll work directly with the founders and the early team, be customer-facing, and ship end-to-end (prototype → production → iterate).
We’re AI-native in how we build: expect high agency with tools like Cursor / Claude Code, agent-assisted QA, and “agent-first, human-in-the-loop” development — alongside real engineering across backend, cloud, and data systems.
You’ll thrive if you have some of this
* Power systems modelling experience (industry or research): load flow, short circuit, contingency studies, network model building, etc.
* Familiarity with tools like pandapower, PyPSA, GridCal (or similar open-source stacks), and/or commercial tools like DIgSILENT PowerFactory, IPSA, PSS®E
* Experience with grid connections studies or utility workflows is a big plus
* Software engineering experience can vary — if you’re sharp and curious, we can ramp you fast
What we care about
* You love power systems and want to go deep (this is not a “learn it later” domain)
* You’re excited to turn messy real-world grid workflows into reliable product
* You move fast, take ownership, and like being close to customers
* You’re excited about pushing AI tooling to the limit to ship high-quality work faster
What do you include in the application (via form/CV)
* Expected salary range / notice period
* A short note on your power systems background (projects, studies, tools you’ve used)
* Links or examples (GitHub, papers, models, studies, anything you’re proud of)
* Tell us if you have the right to work in the UK
Join us in our brand new office in Paddington, where you will have full autonomy day-to-day. 🦑
Please include your expected salary range at the top of your application. Applications open until early April 2026. Interviews soon after.