We live in a world that runs on physical industries like energy, logistics, and manufacturing. These sectors are essential to our economy and daily lives, yet they are held back by inefficiencies, fragile legacy systems, and decades-old ways of working. This is not just a business problem; it is a societal one. When grids fail, supply chains stall, or factories falter, entire economies are disrupted.

These companies face unique, complex challenges that typical software was never designed to solve. Cogna was founded to change this. Our mission is to give critical industries their own AI-powered Software Factory: a way to build and deploy bespoke digital tools that solve pressing operational challenges.

Since our launch in May 2023, we've seen incredible customer traction and revenue growth. We're backed by leading VCs, including Notion Capital and Hoxton Ventures, and we're building a world-class team to take on one of the most important challenges of our time. We're a team of around 75 today, on a path to Series B and scaling towards 150.

Tackling challenges at this scale takes people who are curious, adaptable, and motivated by impact. If our mission resonates with you, we encourage you to apply, even if your experience doesn't match every requirement. We are committed to building a diverse team that reflects the industries and societies we serve.

Not found the right role yet? We're scaling quickly and new roles open up regularly across the business.

Send us your CV or LinkedIn and a short note on the kind of role you're looking for. We'll keep your details on file and do our best to get in touch if something suitable opens up.

We read every application, though we can't always reply individually. Roles move fast here, so it's worth checking back on our Careers page regularly too.

What's the culture like at Cogna?

We're building a culture where people can do their best work and be proud of the impact they have. You'll be working with people who are mission-driven, smart, and reflective, and who are genuinely invested in building AI-native applications that deliver real outcomes for our customers.

We work in a flexible hybrid model, with the team together in Farringdon a couple of days a fortnight. We think in-person time matters for building good working relationships, and we back it up with regular social events and offsites through the year.

The work is challenging. Building category-defining products at Series A is a challenge. But there's a meaningful difference between a challenge and a struggle. At Cogna, the right challenge comes with the right support: strong onboarding, a collaborative environment, and a team genuinely invested in your success. It's never something you face alone.

Our benefits

• Competitive salary and share option plan
• 25 days annual leave, plus public holidays
• Pension scheme, with Cogna contributing 7.5%
• Enhanced parental leave: 12 weeks full salary for all parents, plus up to 4 weeks pre-birth for birthing parents
• Private healthcare, including family cover and pre-existing conditions
• Flexible hybrid working, with 2 days per fortnight in our Farringdon office
• Regular social events and offsites
• Gym and fitness classes in our office building

Don't meet every single requirement?

At Cogna, we're dedicated to building a diverse, inclusive, and authentic workplace. If you're excited about this role but your experience doesn't align perfectly with every qualification listed, we encourage you to apply. You may be the right candidate for this or other roles.