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Why Work With Us?
Join a team that's passionate about solving real problems in the automotive industry
Help us transform the automotive industry by creating transparency, trust, and efficiency in vehicle service management across the UK.
Join a diverse team of developers, designers, and industry experts who are all committed to building something amazing together.
Experience the excitement of building a product from the ground up and see your impact on the company's growth and success.
Access to learning resources, conferences, and opportunities to work with cutting-edge technologies in the automotive and fintech space.
Enjoy the flexibility of remote work while staying connected with your team through regular virtual meetings and collaborative tools.
Competitive salary, equity options, health insurance, pension contributions, and other benefits designed to support your wellbeing and career growth.
Our Culture
We believe in creating an environment where everyone can thrive and do their best work
What We Value
Transparency
We believe in open communication, honest feedback, and sharing information openly across the team.
Innovation
We encourage creative thinking, experimentation, and finding new ways to solve complex problems.
Collaboration
We work together as one team, supporting each other and celebrating collective success.
Growth
We invest in our people's development and provide opportunities for career advancement.
What We're Looking For
Passion for Technology
A genuine interest in building innovative solutions that make a real difference.
Problem-Solving Mindset
Ability to think critically and find creative solutions to complex challenges.
Team Player
Strong communication skills and ability to work effectively in a collaborative environment.
Continuous Learning
Eagerness to learn new technologies and adapt to the evolving automotive industry.
Departments
We're building a diverse team across multiple disciplines
- • Full-stack development
- • Mobile app development
- • DevOps & infrastructure
- • Quality assurance
- • Security engineering
- • Product management
- • User experience design
- • User research
- • Product analytics
- • Business analysis
- • Business operations
- • Customer success
- • Partner relations
- • Data analysis
- • Project management
- • Digital marketing
- • Content creation
- • Social media
- • SEO & growth
- • Brand management
- • Financial planning
- • Accounting
- • Legal compliance
- • Risk management
- • Corporate governance
- • Human resources
- • Talent acquisition
- • Learning & development
- • Culture & engagement
- • Workplace operations
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Working at AutoChain
What does AutoChain do?
AutoChain is a UK-based automotive technology company building garage management software and digital vehicle service records. We connect independent garages, mobile mechanics, and automotive service businesses with drivers across the UK, providing tools to manage jobs, customers, invoicing, and digital service histories. Our mission is to make vehicle ownership and service management more transparent, efficient, and trustworthy for everyone involved.
Where is AutoChain based?
AutoChain is headquartered in Brighton, East Sussex, UK. We are a remote-first company and welcome applications from anywhere in the United Kingdom. Occasional team meetups take place in Brighton, and we use tools like Slack, Linear, and Figma to collaborate effectively as a distributed team.
What roles does AutoChain typically hire for?
AutoChain is an early-stage technology company. We typically hire across software engineering (React, Next.js, Node.js, AWS), product management, UX design, and customer success. We also hire for automotive industry knowledge roles as we deepen our understanding of how independent garages operate. When positions become available they are posted here first, so joining the talent pool is the best way to be notified early.
How can I apply if there are no open roles?
If you believe you could contribute to AutoChain but do not see a matching open role, you can join our talent pool by emailing careers@autochain.co.uk with a brief introduction and your relevant experience. We review speculative applications and will reach out when a suitable role becomes available. We particularly welcome applications from people with experience in the UK automotive trade.
Working at AutoChain: What to Expect
What is the interview process at AutoChain?
AutoChain's interview process is designed to be straightforward, respectful of your time, and focused on genuine capability. For most roles, the process involves an initial informal video call with a hiring manager (30 minutes), a practical skills exercise relevant to the role, and a final conversation with one or two additional team members. We aim to complete the entire process within two to three weeks of application. We provide feedback at every stage. We do not believe in lengthy multi-stage processes that take months — if we are interested, we will move quickly. Speculative applicants added to the talent pool are contacted when a relevant role opens and given priority consideration before we advertise externally.
What is the company culture like at AutoChain?
AutoChain is a small, ambitious team building technology that solves a genuine problem in the UK automotive industry. We operate with a high degree of ownership and autonomy — team members are trusted to manage their own work and make decisions within their area. We move quickly, communicate openly, and value output over process. As an early-stage company, the work is varied and there are plenty of opportunities to have a meaningful impact beyond your core role. We are a remote-first team, which means flexibility is built in, but we also value real human connection and run regular team meetups and socials. Honesty and respect are core to how we work.
What tech stack does AutoChain use?
AutoChain's customer-facing products are built on Next.js (App Router) with TypeScript and Tailwind CSS. Our backend services use Node.js on AWS Lambda and AWS infrastructure (S3, CloudFront, RDS). We use PostgreSQL for structured data, and our CI/CD pipelines run on GitLab CI. For product management we use Linear, and for design we use Figma. Our codebase is modern and we prioritise clean, maintainable code over complexity. Engineers are involved in architecture decisions and we encourage a pragmatic approach to technology choices — the right tool for the job, with a bias toward proven technologies rather than novelty for its own sake.
Does AutoChain offer flexible working arrangements?
Yes. AutoChain is a remote-first company and has been since its founding. We do not require team members to commute to an office and we do not track hours — we focus on outcomes. Most roles are fully remote with the option to work from our Brighton base if you prefer. We have team members across the UK and are open to working with people in similar time zones. For roles requiring significant customer interaction (such as onboarding and support), we ask for core hours overlap with UK business hours. For product and engineering roles, flexibility is much greater. We use asynchronous communication tools effectively so that time zone differences and personal schedule preferences are accommodated where possible.
What growth opportunities exist at AutoChain?
Joining an early-stage company like AutoChain means significant growth potential for the right person. As we scale, roles evolve and new leadership positions emerge from within. Engineers who join now will have the opportunity to shape architectural decisions and build a team beneath them as the company grows. Those in commercial roles will see their responsibilities expand as our customer base and revenue grow. We invest in professional development through a dedicated learning budget for courses, conferences, and books. We also encourage cross-functional working — someone joining as a developer might find themselves involved in product decisions, and a customer success hire might contribute meaningfully to our service design. AutoChain is a place where initiative is noticed and rewarded.
Why Careers at AutoChain Appeal to Builders
People are usually drawn to early-stage automotive technology companies for one of two reasons: the market is interesting, or the work feels meaningful. The best fit tends to be people who want both. AutoChain sits at the intersection of software, workshop operations, and consumer trust, which means the work has direct consequences in the real world. Better records help people sell cars more credibly. Better garage workflows help small businesses compete more effectively. Better reminder and booking systems reduce avoidable friction for ordinary drivers. That kind of product environment tends to appeal to candidates who like seeing the practical effect of what they build.
It also rewards people who are comfortable working across boundaries. In an early-stage company, product questions are rarely isolated from customer, engineering, or operational questions. The most valuable team members tend to be those who can understand the trade-offs, move quickly without creating unnecessary complexity, and keep the end user in view while solving the problem. That is different from working inside a highly segmented organisation where ownership is narrow and context is easy to ignore.
For candidates considering future opportunities here, that means the attraction is not only the stack or the title. It is the chance to help build infrastructure that makes a fragmented industry work more clearly. That is the kind of challenge that tends to matter to thoughtful builders, operators, and product-minded people.
Why Early-Stage Product Work Attracts Generalists With Depth
AutoChain's work tends to appeal to people who like solving practical problems that span product, operations, and customer experience at the same time. Early-stage teams reward that kind of depth plus range because good decisions often depend on seeing how the technical, commercial, and user-facing pieces connect. That is one of the main reasons many builders find this kind of environment compelling.
For future hiring, that means we tend to value candidates who are comfortable with ambiguity but still rigorous about execution. The product space is practical, the problems are real, and the work matters most when it turns complexity into something clearer for end users.
Working at AutoChain
AutoChain builds products for UK drivers, garages, and automotive service businesses, so careers here suit people who like practical software, clear communication, and solving operational problems that affect real customers every day. Our work spans product, engineering, content, support, and business operations.
We value people who can write clearly, think in systems, and turn messy workflows into reliable tools. That means combining strong execution with attention to detail, especially in areas like vehicle records, customer communication, and the day-to-day reality of independent garages.
People who thrive here usually care about product impact as much as job title. Early-stage work means seeing customer problems up close, helping shape solutions earlier, and contributing to systems that need to work in the real operating environment of UK garages and service businesses rather than only in theory.
That environment tends to suit people who prefer clear responsibility, practical problem-solving, and the chance to influence how a product evolves as the company grows.