Company Summary: PingThings is leading the transition to renewable energy by optimizing the modern electric grid. The energy transition is, at its core, a digital transformation, and we have created a robust and scalable time series data management, application, analytics, and AI platform to facilitate this crucial shift. Our platform is a catalyst for empowering energy sector stakeholders to navigate the green transition with confidence, efficiency, and cost-effectiveness.
PingThings has garnered prestigious grants from renowned institutions such as the Department of Energy, ARPA-E, and the National Science Foundation, and is the only company to have received seed funding from GE Ventures. Bolstered by our market success, we successfully raised a Series A round in 2021 and are in the process of securing further growth equity.
At the heart of our groundbreaking initiatives is PredictiveGrid™, our Advanced Sensor Analytics Platform (ASAP). PredictiveGrid™ has been meticulously architected to excel in ingesting, storing, accessing, visualizing, analyzing, and learning from data collected by a multitude of sensors, all while operating at nanosecond temporal resolution. To ensure flexibility and steer clear of vendor lock-in, we've harnessed the power of open-source tools, tapping into the collective expertise of thousands of engineers.
Job Summary: As an Engineering Manager / Architect at PingThings, you will be a critical link between the strategic directions provided by senior leadership and the day-to-day technical operations of the engineering team. This role demands a unique blend of technical acumen, leadership prowess, and project management expertise to drive the engineering team towards achieving organizational goals. You will oversee the development, implementation, and refinement of software solutions, ensuring they are scalable, reliable, and efficient. Your leadership will foster an innovative and collaborative work environment that aligns technical projects with business objectives.
Responsibilities:
(1) Management of Engineering Teams:
Engineering Managers directly supervise software engineers, providing guidance and mentorship. They are responsible for building and maintaining a strong, cohesive engineering team.
Talent Development: Focus on the professional growth of team members through training, mentoring, and defining clear career paths. This includes conducting performance reviews and addressing any issues that might arise within the team.
(2) Project Management:
Planning and Execution: Responsible for planning, execution, and delivery of software projects. This involves setting timelines, defining deliverables, and ensuring projects are completed on schedule and within budget.
Resource Allocation: Efficiently manage both human and technical resources to meet project demands. This includes assigning tasks based on individual strengths and project needs.
(3) Technical Oversight:
Technical Decision-Making: Assist in architectural and technical decision-making processes, ensuring that technical solutions are scalable, reliable, and efficient.
Code Quality and Review: Oversee code quality and maintain high standards for the software developed. This includes conducting code reviews, enforcing coding standards, and implementing best practices in software development.
(4) Cross-Functional Collaboration:
Liaison with Other Departments: Work closely with other departments such as Product Management, Quality Assurance, and Operations to ensure that the engineering team’s efforts align with overall business goals.
Stakeholder Communication: Serve as a key point of contact for engineering matters with internal stakeholders and sometimes external partners. This requires communicating technical information to non-technical stakeholders.
(5) Process Improvement:
Agile Practices and Methodologies: Implement and refine agile practices and methodologies, such as Scrum or Kanban, to enhance team productivity and efficiency.
Continuous Integration/Continuous Deployment (CI/CD): Foster an environment that supports CI/CD practices, which are crucial for fast-paced SaaS development cycles.
The Goals for this position include:
Deliver Reliable Software: Ensure that the software developed is reliable, meets user requirements, and is delivered on time.
Team Cohesion and Morale: Build and maintain a motivated, engaged, and productive team.
Innovation and Adaptability: Encourage innovation and ensure the team can adapt to changing technologies and market conditions.
Qualifications and Requirements:
5+ years of hands-on coding experience, with expertise in Golang
1+ year of team leadership experience, whether formally as an EM or informally as a tech lead, staff, or principal level engineer
Comprehensive understanding of software development processes and methodologies, with experience working in agile environments.
Exceptional analytical, problem-solving, and decision-making capabilities.
Strong communication and interpersonal skills, capable of engaging with all organizational levels.
Ability to thrive in a fast-paced and dynamic work environment.
General Information:
Job Type: Full-time, remote.
Benefits: Full-time employment comes with medical and dental insurance, a 401K, and other benefits.
Philosophy: We value collaboration, integrity, and using our skills for the greater good.
Work Environment: You'll have the opportunity to work remotely, collaborating with a talented and like-minded team.
