Director Software Engineering

We are looking for a technical leader to drive the architecture and development of new software products that support the company in deploying more distributed energy systems in less time, at lower cost, and with greater value created for customers, internal users, and our business. This role will report to our CTO. The individual must be located near our NYC office with an expectation of being in the office most of the time.

Key responsibilities will include:

• Drive decisions and own recommendations for tech stack & software architecture for software across the company
• Engage as a thought partner with product management on the overall technology roadmap & vision
• Work closely with product managers and stakeholders across the development process from discovery & scoping through development & maintenance
• Help implement an agile software development process and ensure the engineering team executes with best-in-class software development practices
• Integrate third-party software systems with Scale's proprietary software
• Produce clear technical documentation, including architecture and cybersecurity
• Communicate tradeoffs (including time & cost) for different technical options and work with product managers to drive the best decisions for the organization
• Accountability for performance, quality, and security of software products
• Ensure external contracted developers and consultants' work is in the best interest of the company and aligned with broader technology approaches
• Support, build, and grow a diverse team
• Provide mentorship and leadership to team members
• Guide individuals in setting clear goals and provide regular feedback on performance to foster career growth

The Ideal Candidate

• 7+ years of experience in software design, architecture, and development
• 5+ technical leadership experience
• User interface development experience, including collaboration with UI/UX designers
• Experience building cloud infrastructure, databases, and handling massive datasets
• Experience integrating 3rd party applications and utilizing APIs
• ML/AI experience in production software products
• Full stack experience & ability across the following or similar: Python, Django, JavaScript, TypeScript, React, AWS, PostgreSQL
• Very strong communication skills and the ability to build strong relationships with product, design, engineering teams, executives, and other stakeholders
• Ability to connect the dots between technical decisions and business outcomes
• Entrepreneurial mindset and the ability to figure out solutions
• Bonus: Experience in energy and/or industrial sectors
• Bonus: Experience with optimization tools/solvers
• Bonus: Experience with operational technology / IoT, including industrial communications protocols (e.g., Modbus), networks & security, data acquisition systems, PLCs
• BS in Computer Science or Engineering, or similar

This is a great opportunity to have a long-term impact on a fast-paced, private equity backed growth business. Some of the core virtues embraced by Scales’ employees include: ·       Do the Right Thing·       Act Like an Owner·       Hustle·       Demand Results·       Go Together·       Evolve or Disappear We offer a competitive compensation package and a comprehensive benefits program including medical benefits, paid vacation and holidays, and 401K matching. About Scale Microgrids Scale Microgrids (“Scale”) is a fully integrated distributed energy platform focused on designing, implementing and financing innovative distributed clean energy solutions. Through its leading technical expertise and access to scale capital, Scale helps its customers transition to a decentralized energy future by providing and financing sustainable, cost-effective, and resilient power solutions. Scale has its own proprietary microgrid solution which provides customers with cheaper, cleaner and more reliable power, and also partners with third party developers to acquire and/or finance a broader range of distributed energy assets.   Scale is backed by EQT, a firm with ~$250B in assets, bringing a depth of experience, resources, and capital that will enable Scale to continue pursuing our vision of powering the world with distributed energy. The investment enables Scale to own and operate billions of dollars in distributed generation assets.  To learn more about Scale Microgrids, please visit