Engineering Manager

Utilidata is a fast-growing energy technology company using distributed artificial intelligence (AI) to accelerate the clean energy transition and better serve utility customers. As the electric grid becomes more complex with the rapid increase of electric vehicles, distributed solar, batteries, heat pumps and extreme weather, utilities need real-time visibility of grid conditions. Utilidata’s distributed AI platform, powered by our custom NVIDIA chip, is transforming the way utility companies operate with real-time visibility at the grid edge to better utilize customer energy resources, reduce power outages, and enable quicker storm recovery. 
Our team is seeking talented and experienced Engineering Managers to join our team and drive the development of cutting-edge technology solutions. As an Engineering Manager at Utilidata, you will play a critical role in leading and managing a team of 7 to 10 developers. You will be responsible for overseeing the design, development, testing, and deployment of our product, ensuring they meet product requirements, delivery timelines, and align with our strategic objectives. You will work closely with cross-functional teams, including hardware, algorithms, and product. We are looking for candidates who are collaborative, adaptive and mission-driven. This is a remote position based in the United States. Candidates will be expected to collaborate cross-functionally with remote teams based across the country.
Responsibilities

• Lead and mentor a team of developers for individual and collective success, fostering a collaborative culture that encourages knowledge sharing, creativity, and continuous improvement
• Collaborate with the engineering leadership team and people team to continue recruiting top talent, integrate new hires into the team effectively, and retain talent
• Set clear project goals, define deliverables, and establish priorities for timely and successful project completion for the engineering team
• In collaboration with technical leadership, lead the development process, encompassing concept to production, by defining requirements, collaborating with cross-functional teams,, managing external contractors for timely, high-quality component delivery while adhering to schedules and budget
• Provide leadership to navigate technical challenges and resolve problems quickly and effectively
• Implement and uphold rigorous quality control processes, execute comprehensive test plans, collaborate with software engineering for seamless integration, and address and resolve hardware-related issues
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to develop comprehensive product roadmaps and align development with overall company goals
• Develop, maintain, and regularly report on success metrics that measure the team’s progress

Minimum Qualifications 

• 8-10+ years of professional experience, including a demonstrated ability to lead a skilled and engaged team of software developers
• Thorough understanding of full stack technologies and development, demonstrating a comprehensive grasp of industry best practices
• Strong communication skills and a collaborative work style, fostering an environment of psychological safety, open communication and idea exchange
• Proven track record of delivering high-quality software solutions on time and within budget
• Experience recruiting, mentoring, and developing engineering talent
• Ability to travel 10% of the time

Enhanced Qualifications (Nice to Have) 

• Experience with IoT and/or remote hardware with embedded software
• MS in Engineering, Computer Science or relevant field
• Experience scaling software in a startup environment
• Expertise in Agile development methodologies, software architecture, and design patterns
• Understanding of the physics, mathematics, and hardware components which underlie the existing U.S. electricity grid and evolving domestic/commercial power systems
• Experience with ML, IoT, AI SOMs (AMD/XILINX Kria, NVIDIA Jetson, etc.)

Salary Range: $160,000 to $195,000 depending on experience
Location: This position can be performed remotely from anywhere in the United States.
Our Commitments:
Utilidata values the diversity of our team. We provide equal employment opportunities without regard to race, color, religion, creed, sex, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, national origin, age, physical disability, mental disability, medical condition, pregnancy or childbirth, sexual orientation, genetics, genetic information, marital status, or status as a covered veteran or any other basis protected by applicable federal, state and local laws.
We are committed to:

• Creating a diverse and inclusive workplace that is welcoming, supportive, affirming and respectful
• Empowering employees to solve problems and work together to make a difference
• Providing mentorship and growth opportunities as part of a collaborative team
• A flexible work environment with flexible paid time off
• Competitive compensation and benefits, including health, dental, vision, and employer-match 401k