Logan Spear, AI Researcher
Q&A
Q: What do you enjoy most about working at Gridmatic?
Honestly, the people. I’m someone who really values learning and growth, and I feel lucky to work with a team that shares those values. What’s cool is that I’m constantly learning—not just from mentors or more senior folks like our CEO Matt—but from peers and even newer team members. Everyone has something to teach, and I think we’ve built a culture where that kind of exchange is encouraged. It makes every day really satisfying.
Q: How would you describe the team culture?
Collaborative, curious, and supportive. There’s a lot of respect for different perspectives, and everyone is motivated to make things better—not just in the work we’re doing, but in how we work together. It feels like we’re all pulling in the same direction, which makes it easier to bring your full energy to the table.
Q: What’s something unique about the way Gridmatic operates?
One thing that stands out is the high level of autonomy we all have. You’re trusted to take ownership of your work—not just the technical side, but really understanding the context, the business impact, and how it fits into the bigger picture. It’s a pretty high bar, but in a good way. It pushes you to build that broader awareness and gives a deeper sense of purpose to what you’re working on.
Q: Why does autonomy matter to you?
For me, that kind of ownership makes the work more motivating and meaningful. It’s not just about implementing a solution—it’s about understanding the problem deeply and having the space to explore how best to solve it. Solving a problem in this end-to-end way helps me get better results, and it’s also just more fulfilling day to day.
Q: What kind of learning environment does Gridmatic offer?
It’s really dynamic. The problems we’re working on are complex and constantly evolving, so we’re always in learning mode—reading papers, running experiments, trading ideas. What I love is that learning isn’t siloed to formal mentorship; it happens everywhere, across all levels of the company.
Q: What kind of people thrive at Gridmatic?
People who are self-directed, curious, and comfortable building context for themselves. If you’re motivated by learning, enjoy solving open-ended problems, and want to work on something that actually matters for the energy transition, you’ll feel right at home here.