Based in San Francisco, Aurora Solar is a fast-growing Series A 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 “Top 50 Tech Companies to Watch in 2020” 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 poised for hockey stick growth and are looking for A-players to come join the fun.

We are looking for a (Senior) Engineering Manager who excels in working with other experienced members of the Aurora team and who is excited to build systems and develop their team. This role will report to the VP of Engineering.

We are a diverse team based in San Francisco, 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:

• Work closely with PMs to manage execution on two product facing engineering pods
• Build and guide a lean, agile engineering team
• Direct and contribute to all phases of the software development lifecycle and support
• Constantly monitor and improve development processes to drive productivity
• Partner cross-functionally with internal management and team members to identify technical and customer-facing impact, recommend best-practice solutions and/or alternate approaches, and provide timeline estimates
• Steer and advocate the process of recruiting, training, coaching and developing your team
• 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:

• 3+ years of management experience working closely in partnership with PMs
• Customer centricity
• Servant leadership
• Passion and experience 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 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 and influencing
• Technical adeptness and a passion for being hands-on in the code, as well as ensuring quality code from your team
• Methodical and process oriented
• BS degree in a related field, or 8+ years of equivalent experience
• Experience building and managing distributed teams

Thank you for your interest in Aurora Solar. Currently our interview process is taking longer than usual as we navigate the new normal of COVID-19. We appreciate your patience and look forward to connecting with you soon.

Aurora is committed 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 feel 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.