Note: The job is a remote job and is open to candidates in USA. Uplight is creating a new category of energy through innovative software solutions that manage energy resources. They are seeking a Senior Engineering Manager to lead a team focused on optimizing and orchestrating Virtual Power Plant (VPP) technologies, directly impacting the efficiency and reliability of the energy grid.
Responsibilities
- Lead a team of 4-8 engineers, providing technical and operational guidance while investing in individual growth
- Partner with product management to scope and deliver solutions that align with our goals while balancing the needs of the team
- Collaborate with other Engineering Leaders to identify and solve challenges across the engineering team
- Make decisions using a Data Driven approach (e.g. DORA, delivery metrics, user feedback, system reliability) to continually improve our software and how we work
- Balance technical trade-offs with business needs to deliver sustainable, long-term solutions
Skills
- Proven track record of driving agile delivery practices (e.g., iterative development, continuous feedback, retrospectives) that improve team velocity and product quality
- Ability to engage with technical discussions at a system and architecture level
- Desire to manage a team of ~4-8 engineers
- Empathy for your team and customers as we create outcomes that matter
- Strong communication skills and the ability to set clear expectations and priorities
- Familiarity with cloud platforms (AWS or GCP), distributed systems, or modern SaaS architectures
- Experience using or building upon Databricks
- Understanding of cost fundamentals, uptime, performance, and approaches to measure and improve them
- Experience in energy, utilities, grid technology, or climate tech
- Prior hands-on engineering experience (designing, building, or testing software)
Benefits
- Bonus
- Flexible time off
- Generous parental leave
- A wellness stipend
- Work flexibility
- Ample advancement opportunities
- Robust learning and development programs
- A supportive team environment that fosters collaboration and innovation
- Employee Resource Groups offer opportunities to connect with colleagues who share your interests and backgrounds
Company Overview
Uplight provides end-to-end customer-centric technology solutions. It was founded in 2019, and is headquartered in Boulder, Colorado, USA, with a workforce of 501-1000 employees. Its website is https://uplight.com/.Company H1B Sponsorship
Uplight has a track record of offering H1B sponsorships, with 1 in 2026, 5 in 2025, 6 in 2024, 2 in 2023, 4 in 2022, 2 in 2021, 3 in 2020. Please note that this does not guarantee sponsorship for this specific role.