Software Development Team Lead / Product Owner

Salary Competitive
Equity To be negotiated

Role Overview

We’re looking for a Software Development Team Lead / Product Owner who is responsible for overseeing the development team, and guiding the team through the software development lifecycle while ensuring the product vision aligns with business goals. This role involves technical leadership, sprint planning, backlog management, stakeholder communication, and quality assurance.


Key Responsibilities

  • Product team development oversight - lead, mentor, and support the development team, ensuring timely and high-quality software delivery.

  • Product ownership - define and prioritize product features, manage the backlog, and align development with business goals. 

  • Agile execution - plan and manage sprints, facilitate standups and ensure agile best practices are followed. 

  • Hands-on coding & technical strategy - write and review code, and ensure best practices in development, security, and scalability. 

  • Quality assurance & development - oversee testing, and deployments and gather user feedback for continuous improvement.


Qualifications

Technical Skills:

  • Strong knowledge of software development (backend, frontend or full-stack) 

  • Proficiency in JavaScript, TypeScript, and Python.

  • Experience with frameworks like React, Next.js, Three.js, and D3.

  • Familiarity with DevOps, CI/CD and cloud platforms.

  • Experience with Agile methodologies (Scrum, Kanban)

  • Knowledge of API development and system architecture. 

Leadership Skills:

  • Excellent communication and stakeholder management.

  • Strong leadership and mentoring abilities. 

  • Ability to balance technical constraints with business needs.

  • Experience with backlog management tools (Jira, Notion)

  • Background in materials science or simulation software development is a plus. 

Education & Experience:

  • Bachelor's or Master’s degree in Computer Science, Engineering, or related field. 

  • 5+ years of experience in software development

  • 2+ years in a leadership role

  • Experience as a Product Owner or working closely with product management is a plus. 


Key Performance Metrics

  • Sprint pace and team productivity. 

  • Product roadmap execution and feature delivery timelines. 

  • Code quality, technical debt management, and system stability. 

  • Stakeholder satisfaction and alignment with business goals. 


What We Offer

  • A unique opportunity to be part of one of the most promising start-ups within materials discovery on an ambitious path to achieve unicorn status

  • Involvement in solving some of the world’s most complex challenges supporting a greener future

  • A welcoming, diverse, and entrepreneurial workplace located in Søborg, Denmark

  • A vibrant atmosphere with a flat hierarchy, open collaboration, and idea-sharing

  • Possibility to enter our warrant program at an early stage

  • Free coffee to fuel your creative energy! ;-)

For more information or questions please contact us at jobs@phasetree.ai or phone number +45 21313622

Perks and benefits

This job comes with several perks and benefits

Work life balance
Work life balance

Near public transit
Near public transit

Flexible working hours
Flexible working hours

Free coffee / tea
Free coffee / tea

Gym access
Gym access

Remote work allowed
Remote work allowed

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Working at
PhaseTree

PhaseTree is a pioneering deep-tech startup from the Technical University of Denmark (DTU), founded in 2021 with a mission to revolutionize materials discovery for the energy industry. Traditional development of new materials—such as advanced battery technologies and catalysts for hydrogen production—can take decades, creating a significant bottleneck in the global effort to combat climate change. PhaseTree aims to change that. By combining cutting-edge computer simulations, lab automation, and artificial intelligence, PhaseTree dramatically accelerates the research and development process, unlocking breakthrough materials at unprecedented speeds. Our innovative approach not only helps build a more sustainable future but also creates unique business opportunities in the rapidly evolving clean energy sector. With a team of world-class scientists and engineers, PhaseTree stands at the forefront of AI-driven materials discovery, ensuring that the next generation of energy technologies arrives faster, more efficiently, and at lower costs.

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