Our Mission

SPAN is enabling electrification for all

SPAN is mission-driven to design, build, and deploy products that electrify our built environment, decarbonize our world, 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

  We are seeking a passionate and seasoned Senior Manager to lead our Web and Mobile Engineering teams. In this position, you will guide the design, development, and maintenance of multiple web and mobile applications (iOS and Android). You will collaborate with cross-functional stakeholders such as Product, Design, and Executive Leadership to ensure alignment with company goals, drive innovation, and deliver high-quality products on time.

  Responsibilities

  • Team Leadership & Management

    • Mentor and coach Web (React/TypeScript) and Mobile (iOS/Android) engineers, cultivating an environment of collaboration and professional growth

    • Set clear performance goals, provide ongoing feedback, and conduct regular performance reviews

    • Attract, recruit, and retain top engineering talent

  • Project & Stakeholder Management

    • Partner with Product Managers and other stakeholders to define and execute on strategic product roadmaps

    • Oversee the delivery of multiple, concurrent web and mobile projects, ensuring timelines and budgets are met

    • Communicate effectively with cross-functional teams and leadership regarding project progress, risks, and roadblocks

  • Technical Oversight

    • Provide guidance on best practices for React, React Native, TypeScript, and other modern technologies

    • Evaluate and implement new tools or technologies to improve development speed, product quality, and maintainability

    • Collaborate with QA, DevOps, and other teams to ensure optimal architecture, scalability, and performance

  • Process Improvement

    • Implement agile methodologies, code review practices, and continuous integration/deployment (CI/CD) strategies

    • Foster a culture of continuous learning, encouraging experimentation and innovation across teams

  About You

  Required Qualifications

  • Experience & Education

    • Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Computer Science, Engineering, or a related field (or equivalent work experience)

    • 8+ years of software development experience, with at least 5+ years in a leadership or management role

  • Technical Expertise

    • Hands-on experience with modern web technologies (React, TypeScript, etc.)

    • Solid understanding of mobile app development (iOS and Android); familiarity with React Native is highly preferred

    • Knowledge of CI/CD processes, version control (Git), and cloud platforms (AWS, Azure, GCP)

  • Leadership & Communication

    • Demonstrated success in managing and scaling engineering teams

    • Strong communication skills with the ability to collaborate effectively and influence stakeholders

  • Agile Methodologies & Best Practices

    • Proven track record in agile/scrum environments

    • Strong commitment to code quality, testing, and automation

  Bonus Qualifications

  • Additional Technical Skills

    • Experience with backend services, microservices architecture, gRPC APIs, and/or GraphQL

    • Exposure to kubernetes and container based platforms and CI/CD patterns

  • Industry Exposure

    • Experience in fast-paced startup environments or rapidly scaling organizations

    • Familiarity with hardware based startups and development + factory lifecycle

  • Soft Skills

    • Exceptional problem-solving skills and the ability to adapt to shifting business and technical priorities

    • Proven track record of driving innovation, proactively identifying areas of improvement, and implementing solutions

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!