Driftrock Limited
Elixir Software Engineer
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Elixir Software Engineer
Elixir Software Engineer – Driftrock
Driftrock is hiring an Elixir Software Engineer to join our product team and help build the marketing technology that powers vehicle sales for some of the world's biggest car brands.
Quick Facts
- Team: Engineering
- Reports to: Engineering Team Lead
- Location: Remote (UK or abroad, with a few hours of daily UK overlap)
- Contract: Full-time, permanent
- Salary: £45,000–£60,000, plus share options
- Start date: As soon as we find the right person
Why This Role Exists
Driftrock’s product runs on a pragmatic Elixir and Phoenix LiveView stack, solving real marketing challenges for our B2B customers. As more global car brands come on board, we’re scaling our engineering team and processing higher volumes of customer data. Currently, we’re building lead qualification across communication channels and unifying it in our Single Customer View, while optimising our event-driven architecture for growing demands.
You’ll join a small, high-discipline team, shipping code to production from day one, and earning greater ownership as you progress. We invest in your development, and teammates actively support your growth while raising mutual standards.
What You’ll Own
You’ll drive the delivery of features within your squad, shipping well-tested, production-ready Elixir that moves the product and customer results forward. With time, you’ll take on more scope and ownership, shaping how we solve problems.
Your First 90 Days
- Day 30: Comfortable in the codebase and domain, paired with the team, shipped small production changes.
- Day 60: Independently tackling features, writing tested code, and participating in technical/product discussions.
- Day 90: A productive, trusted squad member, shipping regularly and influencing how we approach challenges.
What You’ll Be Doing
- Build and ship product features end-to-end, using Elixir and Phoenix LiveView, 2–3 times weekly.
- Write well-tested, maintainable code, following TDD and collaborative practices (pairing, code reviews, retrospectives).
- Influence the how and why of decisions, contributing to technical and product discussions and roadmaps.
- Work with event-driven architecture, building services powered by APIs, RabbitMQ, and high-scale data flows.
- Use data and observability to validate production impact and customer value.
- Grow your expertise, with seniority and learning guided by peers who prioritise craftsmanship.
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What You’ll Bring
Core Requirements
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Strong foundation in computer science (degree or equivalent experience: data structures, algorithms, system design).
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Professional backend experience, ideally with Elixir, Erlang/OTP, or functional languages like Ruby, plus passion to deepen Elixir skills.
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Familiarity with server-rendered UIs (e.g., LiveView with TailwindCSS).
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Proven ability to write tested, documented, and maintainable code, along with commitment to continuous delivery, TDD, pair programming, and retrospectives.
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Data-driven mindset: measured value for customers and end users, not just shipping features.
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Judgmentous use of AI tools, supplementing (not replacing) technical expertise—no blind adoption of unchecked outputs.
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Desire for collaborative growth in a close-knit team.
Bonusérience
- Production experience with Elixir, Erlang/OTP, Phoenix, or LiveView.
- Background in Ruby or other functional languages.
- Prior work with event-driven systems (RabbitMQ), PostgreSQL, or Redis. -iché with Kubernetes or Google Cloud.
Note: Not checked all boxes? Still worth applying!
Why Driftrock?
The Big Picture
Driftrock builds the world-leading automotive and e-mobility marketing platform, accelerating the transition to clean transport. Our clients include BMW, BYD, Mercedes-Benz, Volvo, and our partners work with Meta, Google, mobile.de, and Auto Trader. Impacting billions in annual sales with 2013–present, we balance cutting-edge marketing technology and?**
Our Culture
Mobilised by four core values:
- We care: About teammates, customers, and consumers seeing ads. Prove usefulness for all parties.
- Be that person: Solve problems if raised—no "not my job."
- People-first: Prioritise safety without compromise, and avoid missteps with data or ethics.
- Be better daily: Embrace learning and continuous iteration for all.
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How We Foster Growth
- Weekly Monday Showcases telling what we’ve learned.
- Retrospectives and internal tech/audit budgets.
- Donut coffee pairings to stay connected, and our yearly company Summit (in-person).
What’s in It for You?
Compensation & Perks
- Remote-first & flexible. We even offer co-working space if needed.
- Share options under UK-compliant EMI terms, including vesting retention policies.
- Vitality health cover: Medical, dental, vision, hearing, mental-health support, cancer coverage, free Headspace, and rewards points.
- 24–28 days paid leave (24 + 1 extra annually, capped at 28 days), plus bank holidays.
- Pension contributions, life insurance (3x salary), and income protection.
- Electric vehicle savings: Up to 40% discount with Octopus (insurance, servicing, charger perk).
- Extended family policies with UK, matching global leave standards (adjusted for local time).
International Hires
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Compliance with Remote.com EOR for all non-UK hires; approximately equivalent benefits.
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Global production parity except local-specific health adjustments.
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A global community of just 35 people, united by impact and remote-first culture that scales with you.
Our Hiring Process
- Short introductory call.
- Discussions with the hiring manager and team.
- Practical task based on genuine challenges (no unpaid "guesswork").
- Final interview to meet the squad.
- Equality and inclusion: Driftrock is equity-driven. Unexpectedly adjust interviews or application steps to accommodate needs (contact us).
- We do not work with agencies.
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