Senior Vice President of Engineering

Redaptive is seeking a highly motivated and experienced Senior Vice President of Engineering to join our dynamic team. As the SVP of Engineering, you will be responsible for leading and scaling our software and hardware engineering teams, overseeing all aspects of software and hardware development, data science, and firmware. Your primary focus will be on driving innovation, ensuring technical excellence, and maintaining high-quality product. The ideal candidate will possess experience in managing large software engineering teams, a deep understanding of IT, software development, DevOps, QA, data science, hardware, and firmware technologies, and a track record of success in international team management. The SVP of Engineering will report to the Chief Product Officer. Our core platform is a meter data backhaul and management system gathering energy data from over 200,000 IoT devices in real-time with the ultimate goal of enabling energy savings for our customers. This platform powers numerous energy savings models, internal processes, and multiple customer-facing SaaS applications.

Committed to Diversity, Equity, Inclusion and Belonging 

Job Responsibilities

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Leadership and Strategy:
• Develop and implement a comprehensive software and hardware engineering strategy aligned with the company's overall vision and objectives.
• Provide excellent leadership and mentorship to the engineering and IT teams, fostering a culture of collaboration, innovation, and continuous improvement.
• Set clear goals, define KPIs, and establish performance metrics to measure the effectiveness and efficiency of the engineering and IT teams.
Scaling Software Engineering Teams:
• Lead the growth and expansion of software engineering teams, ensuring the recruitment and retention of top talent.
• Implement best practices for team structure, skill development, and talent acquisition to efficiently scale the engineering organization.
• Foster an inclusive and diverse work environment that promotes creativity and fosters professional growth among team members.
Technical Excellence:
• Oversee the design, development, and deployment of high-quality enterprise B2B software products, data science solutions, hardware, and firmware.
• Drive the adoption of modern software development practices, tools, and methodologies to enhance productivity and product quality.
• Ensure adherence to coding standards, architectural guidelines, and security practices throughout the development lifecycle.
• Advocate for and oversee implementation of modern IT and cybersecurity infrastructure.
Collaboration and Communication:
• Collaborate effectively with cross-functional teams, including Product Management, Design, and business leadership across organization to deliver integrated and seamless solutions in custom built products and enterprise applications.  Build-partner-buy experiences are critical.
• Communicate technical strategies, progress, and challenges to executive leadership and stakeholders in a clear and concise manner.
International Team Management:
• Manage geographically dispersed software engineering and IT teams, fostering collaboration and cohesion across different locations and time zones.
• Develop strategies to leverage the diverse talents and expertise of international teams to drive innovation and excellence.
• Scale and develop talent across the respective regions.

Job Requirements/Qualifications

• 20+ years of proven experience in leading and scaling software engineering teams of up to 50+ engineers.
• Bachelor's or Master's degree in Computer Science, Software Engineering, or a related technical field (advanced degree preferred).
• Significant experience building enterprise B2B software platforms and applications.  B2B marketplace development would be a plus.
• Deep knowledge of IT, software development, DevOps, QA, data science, hardware, and firmware technologies. 
• Demonstrated expertise in implementing modern software development practices and Agile methodologies.
• Previous experience in data-driven decision-making and utilizing metrics to drive team performance.
• Exceptional strategic thinking and problem-solving abilities, with a track record of successful project delivery.
• Excellent leadership and interpersonal skills, with the ability to motivate and inspire teams to achieve common goals.
• Experience working in an international setting and managing geographically distributed teams.
• Expertise in AWS infrastructure, metering technologies, IOT, and energy modeling are a plus.

The Perks!

• Equity plan participation
• Company-subsidized benefits: medical, dental, vision, life insurance
• Flexible Spending Accounts: healthcare and dependent care
• Immediately-vested 6% 401(k) match