VP of Hardware

Our Mission

SPAN is enabling electrification for all ⚡

We are a mission-driven company designing, building, and deploying products that electrify the built environment, reduce carbon emissions, and slow the effects of climate change.

Decarbonization is the process to reduce or remove greenhouse gas emissions, especially carbon dioxide, from entering our atmosphere.

Electrification is the process of replacing fossil fuel appliances that run on gas or oil with all-electric upgrades for a cleaner way to power our lives.

At SPAN, we believe in :

• Enabling homes and vehicles powered by clean energy
• Making electrification upgrades possible
• Building more resilient homes with reliable backup
• Designing a flexible and distributed electrical grid

The Role

The VP of Hardware will lead our hardware engineering function, driving innovation, development, certification and execution of cutting-edge hardware solutions as we scale our product offering. This executive will be responsible for building and scaling a world‑class multidisciplinary hardware organization, including electrical, mechanical, reliability, test, and certification teams.

The ideal candidate has deep expertise in complex electrical systems with heavy software integration, ideally in the energy, power electronics, or smart device industries. They bring a proven track record of delivering reliable, certified products at scale and thrive in environments that demand both innovation and operational excellence.

Leadership & Strategy

Product Development & Execution

Compliance & Reliability

Cross-Functional Collaboration

Innovation & Thought Leadership

About You

Required Qualifications

Life at SPAN

Headquartered in San Francisco’s vibrant SoMa neighborhood, we are an eclectic group of creative thinkers who value open communication, teamwork, and a ‘make it happen’ approach to addressing complex challenges.

SPAN embraces diversity and equal opportunity in a serious way. We are committed to building a team that represents a variety of backgrounds, perspectives, and skills.

We’re hiring talented individuals who are driven by success and are passionate about shaping the future of renewable energy. If that sounds like you, we’d love for you to consider joining the rapidly growing team at SPAN.

The Perks :

⚡ Competitive compensation + equity grants at a well-funded, venture-backed company

⚡ Comprehensive benefits : 100% employee premiums for base plans on medical, dental, vision with options for additional coverage. Parental leave up to twenty‑four (24) weeks depending on eligibility

⚡ Comfortable, sunny office space located near BART and Caltrain public transit

⚡ Strong focus on team building and company culture : Employee Resource Groups, monthly social events, SPANcakes recognition breakfast, lunch, and learns

⚡ Flexible hours, one holiday per month, and flexible time off

Interested in joining our team? Apply today and we’ll be in touch with the next steps!

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