Carpata
Build the Data Infrastructure That Powers the Automotive Industry Typescript or Python Full-time London About Us At Carpata, our vision is to build the vehicle and parts data infrastructure that powers the automation of the entire automotive aftersales industry. We're working with garages, dealerships, manufacturers, parts suppliers, and insurance companies across the ecosystem. We're looking for a talented, customer-focused engineer who holds exceptionally high standards for accuracy, approaches challenges creatively, and obsesses over automation because automotive data is always evolving. This is a unique opportunity to join a seed-stage company founded by experienced entrepreneurs who have built and exited automotive tech businesses. Backed by Concept Ventures (Eleven Labs, Jigcar, Superlinked), Nosara Capital (LeafLink, Max Retail), and angels from UK automotive tech leaders like CarWow, JustPark, Autotrader, and Bumper, we have big ambitions to drive change. We're building a world-class team where you'll solve a huge pain point felt by millions across the globe in a +$2 trillion industry and do the most impactful work of your career. Join us in building the future of B2B parts. Industry-wide Problems We're Solving Eliminating Manual Parts Procurement We're eliminating time-consuming part lookups and quote creation for automotive businesses, enabling them to order the right parts, first time, confidently. Service teams will be able to instantly convert customer queries into OEM part numbers, eliminating costly returns and delays. Workflow Automation Dealership health checks automatically generate accurate service recommendations, enabling fleet operators to procure parts across hundreds of vehicles without manual cross-referencing. Integration with existing systems will create unified workflows from inspection to ordering. Democratising Parts Knowledge: Simple, Reliable Access Complex vehicle specifications and inconsistent supplier data become invisible to end users through a single, authoritative platform that anyone can use reliably. The industry knowledge shortage is addressed by making parts identification simple enough for less experienced staff to achieve professional-level accuracy. What You'll Do You'll design and build the core systems that power our platform - from parts validation pipelines and data normalisation tools to catalogue infrastructure and supplier integrations. Working closely with our lead engineer, automotive experts and founders, you'll play a key role in how our platform ingests, resolves, and surfaces complex automotive data. You'll contribute across the stack where needed but bring a backend or data-engineering mindset to solving messy, high-impact problems. Whether you're building matching algorithms, automating internal tooling, or shaping our API design, you'll be helping us turn fragmented data into simple, reliable workflow automation for parts procurement. What We're Looking For Must-Haves: The Non-Negotiables Data Expertise with High Standards Strong experience cleaning and normalising data from multiple sources Obsession with accuracy and data quality. 99% accuracy isn't a target; it's essential Experience resolving conflicts between technically correct but differently structured datasets Automation Mindset You instinctively build systems that can run without manual intervention Experience designing processes that adapt to changing data sources and formats An iterative mindset that achieves automation through continuous improvement Vision for building systems that continuously learn and improve accuracy through real-world usage The Right Engineering Approach Run at the Hard Stuff: You volunteer for complex data challenges others avoid because that's where breakthroughs happen Show the Numbers: Every decision backed by evidence, with openly shared opportunities for improvement and clear business justification Build Fast. Learn Loud: Ship the minimum that proves the point, get it in front of real users, then iterate based on what breaks Technical Foundation Strong programming skills (we work primarily in Python and TypeScript) Experience with database design, schema evolution, and query optimisation Understanding of cloud platforms and scalable infrastructure Startup DNA You've thrived in environments where you define the approach to unsolved problems You build for the diverse realities of automotive businesses - from independent garages to large dealerships You get genuinely excited when someone proves you wrong because it means you're about to make something better You take ownership of our customer outcomes, not just your outputs Nice-to-Haves: The Multipliers Experience in automotive, complex B2B domains or industries with high SKU complexity Background with data integration challenges in marketplace or e-commerce platforms Previous experience at a fast-growing startup Demonstrable interest in cars (bonus, but not essential) This Role Is NOT For You If You need problems fully defined before starting work You prefer perfecting systems over shipping solutions that customers depend on You think "good enough" is acceptable when our customers demand high accuracy You want to work in isolation rather than as part of a collaborative team where everyone's role matters You're looking for a remote-first working environment You dismiss feedback that challenges assumptions rather than getting excited when proven wrong Why This Role Will Define Your Career Infrastructure Impact Your work will become the foundation that thousands of automotive businesses rely on daily. Every accurate part match, every resolved data conflict, every automated process you build multiplies across the entire industry. Technical Ownership You'll have significant influence on our data architecture, methodology, and engineering culture. This isn't a role where someone else makes the technical decisions. Mission-Driven Culture Join a team where precision and quality aren't just values - they're how we operate. We're building infrastructure that the entire automotive industry will depend on. Backed for Scale With funding from leading investors and industry experts, we have the runway to build transformational infrastructure, not just survive. Learn from Proven Operators Work alongside founders with multiple successful exits who understand both the technical and commercial realities of scaling B2B platforms. £60-85k + up to 1% equity (early employee) Visa We cannot sponsor visas at this time Start Immediate availability preferred Hiring Process: Intro call with the CTO about the company, role and your background Technical take-home task Problem-solving session with our Lead Engineer focused on your solution to the take-home task, plus meeting the CEO Ready to Change the Automotive Industry? If you're excited about creating the infrastructure that powers an entire industry and building systems that thousands of businesses depend on, we want to hear from you. Don't wait if you don't tick every box. We're building an inclusive team and value diverse perspectives. If you're energised by running at the hard stuff and have the technical depth to deliver impact, apply now.
Build the Data Infrastructure That Powers the Automotive Industry Typescript or Python Full-time London About Us At Carpata, our vision is to build the vehicle and parts data infrastructure that powers the automation of the entire automotive aftersales industry. We're working with garages, dealerships, manufacturers, parts suppliers, and insurance companies across the ecosystem. We're looking for a talented, customer-focused engineer who holds exceptionally high standards for accuracy, approaches challenges creatively, and obsesses over automation because automotive data is always evolving. This is a unique opportunity to join a seed-stage company founded by experienced entrepreneurs who have built and exited automotive tech businesses. Backed by Concept Ventures (Eleven Labs, Jigcar, Superlinked), Nosara Capital (LeafLink, Max Retail), and angels from UK automotive tech leaders like CarWow, JustPark, Autotrader, and Bumper, we have big ambitions to drive change. We're building a world-class team where you'll solve a huge pain point felt by millions across the globe in a +$2 trillion industry and do the most impactful work of your career. Join us in building the future of B2B parts. Industry-wide Problems We're Solving Eliminating Manual Parts Procurement We're eliminating time-consuming part lookups and quote creation for automotive businesses, enabling them to order the right parts, first time, confidently. Service teams will be able to instantly convert customer queries into OEM part numbers, eliminating costly returns and delays. Workflow Automation Dealership health checks automatically generate accurate service recommendations, enabling fleet operators to procure parts across hundreds of vehicles without manual cross-referencing. Integration with existing systems will create unified workflows from inspection to ordering. Democratising Parts Knowledge: Simple, Reliable Access Complex vehicle specifications and inconsistent supplier data become invisible to end users through a single, authoritative platform that anyone can use reliably. The industry knowledge shortage is addressed by making parts identification simple enough for less experienced staff to achieve professional-level accuracy. What You'll Do You'll design and build the core systems that power our platform - from parts validation pipelines and data normalisation tools to catalogue infrastructure and supplier integrations. Working closely with our lead engineer, automotive experts and founders, you'll play a key role in how our platform ingests, resolves, and surfaces complex automotive data. You'll contribute across the stack where needed but bring a backend or data-engineering mindset to solving messy, high-impact problems. Whether you're building matching algorithms, automating internal tooling, or shaping our API design, you'll be helping us turn fragmented data into simple, reliable workflow automation for parts procurement. What We're Looking For Must-Haves: The Non-Negotiables Data Expertise with High Standards Strong experience cleaning and normalising data from multiple sources Obsession with accuracy and data quality. 99% accuracy isn't a target; it's essential Experience resolving conflicts between technically correct but differently structured datasets Automation Mindset You instinctively build systems that can run without manual intervention Experience designing processes that adapt to changing data sources and formats An iterative mindset that achieves automation through continuous improvement Vision for building systems that continuously learn and improve accuracy through real-world usage The Right Engineering Approach Run at the Hard Stuff: You volunteer for complex data challenges others avoid because that's where breakthroughs happen Show the Numbers: Every decision backed by evidence, with openly shared opportunities for improvement and clear business justification Build Fast. Learn Loud: Ship the minimum that proves the point, get it in front of real users, then iterate based on what breaks Technical Foundation Strong programming skills (we work primarily in Python and TypeScript) Experience with database design, schema evolution, and query optimisation Understanding of cloud platforms and scalable infrastructure Startup DNA You've thrived in environments where you define the approach to unsolved problems You build for the diverse realities of automotive businesses - from independent garages to large dealerships You get genuinely excited when someone proves you wrong because it means you're about to make something better You take ownership of our customer outcomes, not just your outputs Nice-to-Haves: The Multipliers Experience in automotive, complex B2B domains or industries with high SKU complexity Background with data integration challenges in marketplace or e-commerce platforms Previous experience at a fast-growing startup Demonstrable interest in cars (bonus, but not essential) This Role Is NOT For You If You need problems fully defined before starting work You prefer perfecting systems over shipping solutions that customers depend on You think "good enough" is acceptable when our customers demand high accuracy You want to work in isolation rather than as part of a collaborative team where everyone's role matters You're looking for a remote-first working environment You dismiss feedback that challenges assumptions rather than getting excited when proven wrong Why This Role Will Define Your Career Infrastructure Impact Your work will become the foundation that thousands of automotive businesses rely on daily. Every accurate part match, every resolved data conflict, every automated process you build multiplies across the entire industry. Technical Ownership You'll have significant influence on our data architecture, methodology, and engineering culture. This isn't a role where someone else makes the technical decisions. Mission-Driven Culture Join a team where precision and quality aren't just values - they're how we operate. We're building infrastructure that the entire automotive industry will depend on. Backed for Scale With funding from leading investors and industry experts, we have the runway to build transformational infrastructure, not just survive. Learn from Proven Operators Work alongside founders with multiple successful exits who understand both the technical and commercial realities of scaling B2B platforms. £60-85k + up to 1% equity (early employee) Visa We cannot sponsor visas at this time Start Immediate availability preferred Hiring Process: Intro call with the CTO about the company, role and your background Technical take-home task Problem-solving session with our Lead Engineer focused on your solution to the take-home task, plus meeting the CEO Ready to Change the Automotive Industry? If you're excited about creating the infrastructure that powers an entire industry and building systems that thousands of businesses depend on, we want to hear from you. Don't wait if you don't tick every box. We're building an inclusive team and value diverse perspectives. If you're energised by running at the hard stuff and have the technical depth to deliver impact, apply now.
Carpata
Build The UX That Powers the Future of Automotive About Us At Carpata, our vision is to build the vehicle and parts data infrastructure that powers the automation of the entire automotive aftersales industry. We're working with garages, dealerships, manufacturers, parts suppliers, and insurance companies across the ecosystem. We're looking for a talented, customer-focused engineer who holds exceptionally high standards for accuracy, approaches challenges creatively, and obsesses over automation because automotive data is always evolving. This is a unique opportunity to join a seed-stage company founded by experienced entrepreneurs who have built and exited automotive tech businesses. Backed by Concept Ventures (Eleven Labs, Jigcar, Superlinked), Nosara Capital (LeafLink, Max Retail), and angels from UK automotive tech leaders like CarWow, JustPark, Autotrader, and Bumper, we have big ambitions to drive change. We're building a world-class team where you'll solve a huge pain point felt by millions across the globe in a +$2 trillion industry and do the most impactful work of your career. Join us in building the future of B2B parts. Industry-wide Problems We're Solving Eliminating Manual Parts Procurement We're eliminating time-consuming part lookups and quote creation for automotive businesses, enabling them to order the right parts, first time, confidently. Service teams will be able to instantly convert customer queries into OEM part numbers, eliminating costly returns and delays. Workflow Automation Dealership health checks automatically generate accurate service recommendations, enabling fleet operators to procure parts across hundreds of vehicles without manual cross-referencing. Integration with existing systems will create unified workflows from inspection to ordering. Democratising Parts Knowledge: Simple, Reliable Access Complex vehicle specifications and inconsistent supplier data become invisible to end users through a single, authoritative platform that anyone can use reliably. The industry knowledge shortage is addressed by making parts identification simple enough for less experienced staff to achieve professional-level accuracy. What You'll Do You'll take the lead on building intuitive, high-performance front-end experiences that simplify complex workflows for B2B automotive users. Working closely with our designer, founders, engineers, automotive experts and our customers, you'll help transform fragmented, procurement processes into seamless, digital journeys. While your primary focus will be front-end, you'll collaborate across the stack to ensure these experiences are fast, reliable, and scalable. You'll be joining at a critical inflection point, with a chance to shape the direction of a deeply technical product that blends structured data, live integrations, and user-centric design to drive real-world automation. What We're Looking For Must-Haves Front-End Excellence with Full-Stack Agility You're confident writing modern, scalable front-end code with tools like TypeScript, Next.js/React, and component libraries (we use Tailwind, Radix UI and our own customer design system) You know your way around backend APIs, cloud platforms, and build pipelines You value simplicity, reusability, and speed in your approach to UI Startup Mindset You're resourceful, adaptable, and comfortable with ambiguity You want to work in-person with a tight-knit team and ship fast Customer-Centric Thinking You start with the user problem and care deeply about experience You think through the full lifecycle of your code - including performance, accessibility, and maintainability You don't wait for permission to improve things You take ownership of your work and treat the company's success as your own Nice-to-Haves Experience with analytics, monitoring or observability tooling Background in automotive, marketplaces, or high-SKU B2B platforms Exposure to AI/ML-powered products or startups Prior experience leading UI best practices or mentoring engineers This Role Is NOT For You If You prefer remote work - this role is in-person at our London office You want problems fully defined before starting You optimise for perfection over getting value into customers' hands You prefer to work in isolation rather than collaborate closely with design and product Why This Role Will Define Your Career Tangible Impact from Day One You'll design and build the interfaces at the heart of a platform already used by leading automotive businesses. The work you do will directly streamline how parts are sourced, quoted, and ordered - improving speed, clarity, and confidence for users. Foundational Influence As an early joiner, you'll have a genuine say in how our front-end systems evolve - from component design to UI patterns to cross-stack collaboration. You'll help define our standards, not just follow them. Collaborate with Proven Builders You'll work closely with experienced founders, a highly-experience and savvy engineering team, and a product designer with deep expertise in both UX and the automotive space. It's a tight-knit, high-trust team that values pace, rigour, and customer focus. A Unique Stage of Growth We're moving from early traction to repeatable scale. With customers live, integrations in place, and meaningful technical challenges ahead, this is a rare opportunity to shape a product and company with real momentum behind it. A Platform Built to Last With strong backing, stable foundations, and an ambitious roadmap, you'll be able to focus on quality, not firefighting - delivering thoughtful solutions to meaningful problems at industry scale. Hiring Process Intro chat with our CTO about the company and your experience Take-home technical task In-person working session with our Lead Engineer to walk through your solution Final chat with our CEO and product designer Ready to Build the Future of Automotive Interfaces? We know not everyone ticks every box - and that's okay. If you're energised by building great user experiences in high-impact domains and want to shape a fast-moving product, we'd love to hear from you.
Build The UX That Powers the Future of Automotive About Us At Carpata, our vision is to build the vehicle and parts data infrastructure that powers the automation of the entire automotive aftersales industry. We're working with garages, dealerships, manufacturers, parts suppliers, and insurance companies across the ecosystem. We're looking for a talented, customer-focused engineer who holds exceptionally high standards for accuracy, approaches challenges creatively, and obsesses over automation because automotive data is always evolving. This is a unique opportunity to join a seed-stage company founded by experienced entrepreneurs who have built and exited automotive tech businesses. Backed by Concept Ventures (Eleven Labs, Jigcar, Superlinked), Nosara Capital (LeafLink, Max Retail), and angels from UK automotive tech leaders like CarWow, JustPark, Autotrader, and Bumper, we have big ambitions to drive change. We're building a world-class team where you'll solve a huge pain point felt by millions across the globe in a +$2 trillion industry and do the most impactful work of your career. Join us in building the future of B2B parts. Industry-wide Problems We're Solving Eliminating Manual Parts Procurement We're eliminating time-consuming part lookups and quote creation for automotive businesses, enabling them to order the right parts, first time, confidently. Service teams will be able to instantly convert customer queries into OEM part numbers, eliminating costly returns and delays. Workflow Automation Dealership health checks automatically generate accurate service recommendations, enabling fleet operators to procure parts across hundreds of vehicles without manual cross-referencing. Integration with existing systems will create unified workflows from inspection to ordering. Democratising Parts Knowledge: Simple, Reliable Access Complex vehicle specifications and inconsistent supplier data become invisible to end users through a single, authoritative platform that anyone can use reliably. The industry knowledge shortage is addressed by making parts identification simple enough for less experienced staff to achieve professional-level accuracy. What You'll Do You'll take the lead on building intuitive, high-performance front-end experiences that simplify complex workflows for B2B automotive users. Working closely with our designer, founders, engineers, automotive experts and our customers, you'll help transform fragmented, procurement processes into seamless, digital journeys. While your primary focus will be front-end, you'll collaborate across the stack to ensure these experiences are fast, reliable, and scalable. You'll be joining at a critical inflection point, with a chance to shape the direction of a deeply technical product that blends structured data, live integrations, and user-centric design to drive real-world automation. What We're Looking For Must-Haves Front-End Excellence with Full-Stack Agility You're confident writing modern, scalable front-end code with tools like TypeScript, Next.js/React, and component libraries (we use Tailwind, Radix UI and our own customer design system) You know your way around backend APIs, cloud platforms, and build pipelines You value simplicity, reusability, and speed in your approach to UI Startup Mindset You're resourceful, adaptable, and comfortable with ambiguity You want to work in-person with a tight-knit team and ship fast Customer-Centric Thinking You start with the user problem and care deeply about experience You think through the full lifecycle of your code - including performance, accessibility, and maintainability You don't wait for permission to improve things You take ownership of your work and treat the company's success as your own Nice-to-Haves Experience with analytics, monitoring or observability tooling Background in automotive, marketplaces, or high-SKU B2B platforms Exposure to AI/ML-powered products or startups Prior experience leading UI best practices or mentoring engineers This Role Is NOT For You If You prefer remote work - this role is in-person at our London office You want problems fully defined before starting You optimise for perfection over getting value into customers' hands You prefer to work in isolation rather than collaborate closely with design and product Why This Role Will Define Your Career Tangible Impact from Day One You'll design and build the interfaces at the heart of a platform already used by leading automotive businesses. The work you do will directly streamline how parts are sourced, quoted, and ordered - improving speed, clarity, and confidence for users. Foundational Influence As an early joiner, you'll have a genuine say in how our front-end systems evolve - from component design to UI patterns to cross-stack collaboration. You'll help define our standards, not just follow them. Collaborate with Proven Builders You'll work closely with experienced founders, a highly-experience and savvy engineering team, and a product designer with deep expertise in both UX and the automotive space. It's a tight-knit, high-trust team that values pace, rigour, and customer focus. A Unique Stage of Growth We're moving from early traction to repeatable scale. With customers live, integrations in place, and meaningful technical challenges ahead, this is a rare opportunity to shape a product and company with real momentum behind it. A Platform Built to Last With strong backing, stable foundations, and an ambitious roadmap, you'll be able to focus on quality, not firefighting - delivering thoughtful solutions to meaningful problems at industry scale. Hiring Process Intro chat with our CTO about the company and your experience Take-home technical task In-person working session with our Lead Engineer to walk through your solution Final chat with our CEO and product designer Ready to Build the Future of Automotive Interfaces? We know not everyone ticks every box - and that's okay. If you're energised by building great user experiences in high-impact domains and want to shape a fast-moving product, we'd love to hear from you.