Vice President, Engineering
LadderSalary not specified
- Full Time
- Expert & Leadership (9+ years)
CA$325,000 – CA$350,000Compensation
Expert & Leadership (9+ years)Experience Level
Full TimeJob Type
UnknownVisa
Renewable Energy, Solar Technology, SoftwareIndustries
Requirements
The ideal candidate should possess a Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science or a related field, with a Master’s degree being a plus, and have at least 10 years of experience in software engineering leadership, with a significant portion focused on building and scaling complex software platforms. Strong experience with modern AI development tools and practices, including agentic coding and LLM-enabled workflows, is required. Demonstrated success in aligning engineering execution with global customer outcomes and articulating strategic vision to engineering organizations is also necessary.
Responsibilities
As the VP of Engineering, you will lead the entire engineering organization, overseeing the full lifecycle of distributed solar products, from customer acquisition to system design and installation. You will be responsible for modernizing the software architecture to increase iteration speed while reducing blast radius, championing a culture of accountability, agility, and roll-forward momentum. Major priorities include aligning the team on evolving product priorities, extending the platform’s depth and compliance for international markets, deepening financing integrations, and building out the consumer marketplace. You will lead and develop a team of Directors and Senior Directors, guiding them to operate with greater clarity, urgency, and impact, and overseeing IT, security, and GRC functions to maintain trust with customers and partners.
Skills
Engineering Leadership
Product Development
Software Architecture
Team Management
Strategic Planning
Change Management
Distributed Solar Systems
Technical Rigor
Cross-functional Collaboration
Aurora Solar
Software for designing photovoltaic systems
About Aurora Solar
Aurora Solar provides software solutions for designing and selling photovoltaic (PV) systems that convert sunlight into electricity. Their software allows solar installers to create detailed solar designs quickly, reducing the time and costs of manual processes. Operating on a subscription model, clients pay for access to features like 3D modeling and performance simulations, with different tiers available to suit various needs. The goal of Aurora Solar is to help solar companies scale their operations and promote the adoption of sustainable energy.
San Francisco, CaliforniaHeadquarters
2013Year Founded
$506MTotal Funding
SERIES_DCompany Stage
Energy, Enterprise SoftwareIndustries
501-1,000Employees