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Vice President of EngineeringZipRecruiter • San Diego, CA, United States
Vice President of Engineering

Vice President of Engineering

ZipRecruiter • San Diego, CA, United States
24 days ago
Job type
  • Full-time
Job description

Overview

PowerFlex, an EDF power solutions company, is a leading provider of intelligent onsite energy solutions that support cost-effective and low-carbon electrification and transportation. We deliver integrated solar, storage, EV charging, and microgrid systems to businesses and organizations. As a single full-service provider, PowerFlex customizes clean technology solutions to help clients achieve their energy and sustainability goals. Through the comprehensive PowerFlex X platform, based on proprietary technology, PowerFlex leverages patented smart software to control, monitor, and optimize a client\'s distributed energy resources to reduce cost and maximize return on investment. Our technology is deployed at scale to prominent commercial customers such as Adobe, DHL, Prologis, Target, and municipalities such as County of LA. PowerFlex is a top 5 provider in each of Commercial Solar, Storage and EV Charging in the US.

The VP of Engineering is a senior leader responsible for driving the strategy and execution of PowerFlex’s engineering and technical development efforts. This role oversees Software Engineering, Hardware Engineering, Data Science, and R&D, ensuring delivery of reliable, profitable, innovative, and scalable solutions. Working in close partnership with the Product Management team and other members of the executive team, the VP - Engineering translates the Company’s product vision into actionable engineering plans. This role is accountable for technical execution, organizational leadership, and operational excellence across the full engineering organization. The VP - Engineering fosters a culture of innovation, collaboration, and continuous improvement while ensuring our teams deliver high-quality solutions that support PowerFlex’s mission in EV charging, solar, and energy storage.

Location

This role is open to be a hybrid role out of one of our offices (Mountain View, CA, San Diego, CA or St. Louis, MO).

Responsibilities

  • Team Leadership

Recruit, develop, and mentor top engineering talent, building a strong culture of collaboration, accountability, and technical excellence.

  • Establish clear goals and metrics for engineering teams, holding leaders accountable for results.
  • Provide engineering perspective to the Executive management team discussions and decisions.
  • Promote cross-functional collaboration with Product, Strategy, Business Development, and Operations.
  • Engineering Strategy and Execution
  • Lead all aspects of engineering execution across software, hardware, data science, and R&D.

  • Translate product roadmaps, developed in partnership with the Product team, into engineering plans and deliverables.
  • Ensure timely and high-quality delivery of products, features, and enhancements that align with customer needs and business goals.
  • Drive engineering best practices, including code quality, testing, release management, cybersecurity and documentation.
  • Recommend and implement new technologies and practices to accelerate engineering productivity (such as AI).
  • Unified SW & HW engineering responsibilities
  • Platform Leadership : Drive the strategy, development, and integration of our energy management platform, ensuring seamless operation across cloud software, edge computing, communications, and field hardware for solar, storage, and EV charging.

  • Product Quality & Reliability : Establish and enforce rigorous quality standards across the entire stack—hardware, firmware, networking, and cloud software. Own QA / QC processes, validation frameworks, and field-performance monitoring to ensure safety, reliability, security, and an excellent user experience. Own Cybersecurity compliance and excellence.
  • Scalability & Interoperability : Deliver scalable, secure, and standards-compliant solutions (e.g., OCPP, SunSpec, IEEE 2030.5) that unify diverse devices and systems into a cohesive energy management platform.
  • Operational Excellence : Implement best practices in testing, release management, and lifecycle support across hardware and software, ensuring consistent delivery, minimized downtime, and operational efficiency.
  • Innovation & Future-Proofing : Drive the adoption of emerging technologies, including AI-driven analytics, predictive maintenance, and advanced networking, while maintaining uncompromising quality and safety benchmarks.
  • Strategic Partnerships : Collaborate with external partners and suppliers to integrate cutting-edge technologies and foster hardware-software co-design principles that reinforce quality, reliability, and long-term customer satisfaction.
  • Data Science and R&D
  • Guide data science initiatives to improve product performance, customer experience, and business insights.

  • Foster innovation through R&D, exploring emerging technologies relevant to energy, EV charging, and storage.
  • Operations and Budget Management
  • Manage engineering budgets and resources efficiently (including cloud spend and third-party software licensing), balancing near-term priorities with long-term innovation.

  • Continuously assess “make vs. buy” as we develop new product or new features.
  • Ensure effective use of internal and external (including near-shore or offshore) resources to deliver cost-effective outcomes.
  • Qualifications

    Education / Experience

  • Bachelor’s degree in Engineering, Computer Science, or related technical field required, advanced degree .
  • 15+ years of engineering and leadership experience, including leading multi-disciplinary technical teams.
  • Experience in distributed energy, renewable energy, or related industries.
  • Skills / Knowledge / Abilities

  • Proven track record of scaling engineering organizations and delivering complex software and hardware products.
  • Ability to thrive in dynamic, entrepreneurial environments.
  • Strong communication and collaboration skills with the ability to partner effectively with product, business, and executive stakeholders.
  • Compensation

    The pay range for this position is $240,000 - $300,000 annually. This position is eligible for PowerFlex\'s comprehensive Health and Welfare plans including but not limited to medical, dental, vision, 401(k) retirement plan and paid time off. The total compensation for this position may include an annual performance bonus (or other incentive compensation, as applicable). PowerFlex\'s compensation packages carefully consider a candidate\'s qualifications, experiences, and education in relation to the position.

    Supervision of others

  • Provides direction and guidance to direct reports and their teams to ensure objectives are met.
  • Oversees hiring, performance management, and professional development across the engineering organization.
  • Manages through subordinate supervisors, holding leaders accountable for results and alignment with organizational goals.
  • Responsible for building a high-performing team culture, supporting career growth, and ensuring effective daily operations.
  • Holds authority for staffing decisions, including hiring, promotions, transfers, and terminations, in partnership with Human Resources and executive leadership.
  • Physical Requirements

    Remaining in a seated position. Long hours on computer keyboard. Prolonged periods of standing and / or walking.

    Working Conditions

    Approximately 90% of the time is spent in the office environment, utilizing computers (frequent use of MS Word, MS Excel, Outlook, Access, PowerPoint, Publisher and Adobe etc.), telephones, and general office equipment. 10% to 20% of the time is spent traveling to conferences, PowerFlex offices and meetings or field traveling to project sites.

    Applicant Certification and Acknowledgment

    By submitting this application, you are certifying that all information provided is true and complete to the best of your knowledge. You understand that any false, misleading, or omitted information may disqualify you from consideration for employment or result in termination if already employed. You also release the company from any liability resulting from your failure to provide accurate information.

    DEI Statement

    Our company-wide approach to , equity and is focused on our workplace, community, and business outcomes. We believe DEI is a key component to our mission of delivering renewable solutions and leading the transition to a sustainable energy future. As such, we strive to become a more diverse, equitable and inclusive workplace by increasing access and development opportunities for underrepresented talent. Our aspiration is to build a culture of belonging and accountability by creating opportunities for growth and continuous listening to ensure actionable progress.

    EEO Statement

    PowerFlex is committed to building a diverse and inclusive workplace. We are a proud Equal Opportunity Employer and prohibit discrimination based on, ancestry, sex, gender, disability, genetic information, marital status, medical condition, military or veteran status, political affiliation, creed, and other protected characteristics.

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    Special Accommodation

    If you require assistance or accommodation while seeking employment with PowerFlex, please contact Human Resources at (209) 227-1511 or hr@powerflex.com. These communication alternatives are for accommodation requests and not for general employment inquiries.

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