About the role:

Aurora Solar is a fast-growing Series C company focused on building a clean energy future for all. Aurora makes the software that is enabling society to transition to a world powered by solar power. We want every solar installation in the world to pass through our software, which has already been used to design millions of solar projects. Named one of “The Best Places To Work in 2021” by BuiltInSF.com and awarded #1 Solar Software platform by Solar Power World, Aurora is disrupting the energy industry and changing the course of history. We are experiencing hockey stick growth and are looking for A-players to come join and accelerate the fun.

You will manage the software team that develops our web-based interactive CAD engine with patented roof building capabilities that is at the center of various product offerings.

We are a diverse team that’s passionate about advancing the growth of solar energy. If you are looking for a stimulating and fulfilling role, come join us!

What you'll do:

• Guide and advocate the process of recruiting, training, coaching and developing your team
• Build and guide a lean, agile engineering team
• Direct all phases of the software development lifecycle
• Partner cross-functionally with internal management to identify technical and customer-facing impacts, recommend best-practice solutions and/or alternate approaches, and provide timeline estimates
• Assess skill sets, identify gaps in knowledge, and provide ongoing coaching and feedback to team members while offering guidance on career path direction

What we value:

• Proven ability to manage and guide a diverse team of engineers
• Passionate about building, retaining, and developing engineering talent for your team
• Synthesizing feedback from stakeholders and turning ideas into complete and thoughtful solutions
• Outstanding communication skills and the willingness to engage proactively with peers
• Thrives in a fast-paced, informal, team-focused environment where constant change is the norm and the bar for quality is set high
• Proficient in cross-functional consensus building
• Technical adeptness and a passion for ensuring quality code from your team
• Bachelor's degree in a related field or 8+ years of equivalent experience

Aurora is dedicated to building a diverse and inclusive workforce of people who believe in and are passionate about creating a future of solar energy for all. We are an equal opportunity employer, we welcome and consider qualified applicants regardless of gender identity, sexual orientation, race, religion, age, national origin, citizenship, pregnancy status, veteran status, or any other differences. We encourage you to apply even if you believe that you do not meet all of the above criteria!

For San Francisco applicants: Pursuant to the San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance, we will consider qualified applicants with arrest and conviction records for employment.