Vice President of Engineering

The Company is seeking a VP of Engineering to play a pivotal role in the development of a radically better energy system. The successful candidate will be responsible for taking full technical and delivery ownership of a core area of the business, which may include AI, trading, retail, or other platform components. This hands-on leadership position involves architecting and building core systems, leading the engineering team, and setting the technical direction in collaboration with the CTO and the wider leadership team. The VP of Engineering will be expected to demonstrate excellence as an individual contributor, have a proven track record in building complex production systems, and possess the ability to lead engineering teams while remaining actively involved in the technical aspects. Applicants for the VP of Engineering role at the company should be comfortable operating with a wide scope and little structure, and have the judgment to make critical decisions about the technical direction of the business. Clear communication with engineers, product, and commercial stakeholders is essential. The role requires a leader who can ship alongside their team on challenging problems and is adept at building and leading a high-performing engineering team. The company values a candidate with a competitive spirit, a passion for cutting-edge technology, and a commitment to the mission of making energy abundant and affordable.