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Manager, Software Engineering

Become the Manager of Software Engineering at Uplight in the United States, overseeing a team of Site Reliability Engineers to improve energy resource management. This role offers flexible time off and a wellness stipend to support your well-being.
Uplight
Uplight
United States   Flexible   Full Time   USD 157k–164k yearly  UTC-07:00 — UTC-04:00

Uplight

Company Overview

Uplight

Boulder, CO, United States

2019

Business Model

Energy Technology

Uplight focuses on providing software solutions that help utilities and energy providers engage with their customers. Their platform integrates various services to enhance energy efficiency and promote renewable energy usage.

The company generates revenue primarily through subscription-based software services and consulting for energy utilities. They also offer data analytics and customer engagement tools that support energy management initiatives.

Locations & Geography

Uplight operates primarily in the United States, with a significant presence in states such as California, New York, and Colorado. They also engage with international partners to expand their influence in the energy technology sector.

Company Culture

Their mission is to empower utilities to create a sustainable energy future through innovative technology. Uplight values collaboration, integrity, and a commitment to environmental stewardship.

Uplight promotes a flexible and inclusive work environment that encourages creativity and innovation. They prioritize employee well-being and foster a culture of open communication and teamwork.

The company invests in employee development through training programs and opportunities for professional growth. They encourage continuous learning and provide resources for skill enhancement in the energy sector.

Activities & Projects

Uplight is currently involved in several projects aimed at enhancing customer engagement for energy efficiency programs. They are also working on integrating advanced analytics into their platform to better serve utilities and their customers.

The company is at the forefront of developing innovative solutions that leverage artificial intelligence and machine learning to optimize energy consumption. Their technology aims to provide actionable insights for both utilities and consumers.

Uplight is committed to sustainability by promoting energy efficiency and renewable energy solutions. They actively participate in initiatives that aim to reduce carbon footprints and enhance the overall sustainability of energy systems.

Career Opportunities

Typical job openings at Uplight include roles in software development, data analysis, and customer success management. They seek individuals who are passionate about technology and sustainability.

Uplight offers a comprehensive benefits package that includes health insurance, retirement plans, and flexible work arrangements. They also provide opportunities for professional development and a supportive work culture.

Contact Information

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Job Description

Uplight is creating a new category of energy. We make software that manages energy resources in homes and businesses—including things like smart thermostats, electric vehicles, solar panels, storage batteries, heat pumps, and even people’s behavior—to generate, shift, or save energy to balance the grid, making it more efficient and reliable. This creates clean energy capacity that can be used by the power grid instead of burning more fossil fuels. Our solutions accelerate the transition to clean energy and save money for energy customers.

We are seeking a Manager Software Engineering to join our team and help us achieve our ambitious goals for our business and the planet.

How you will make an impact

  • Team Leadership and Management

    • Supervise and manage a team of Site Reliability Engineers, including hiring, training, mentoring, and evaluating performance to build a high-functioning team.
    • Set clear objectives, performance expectations, and development plans for SRE team members, ensuring alignment with company goals.
    • Conduct regular one-on-one meetings, team meetings, and performance reviews to provide feedback and address team needs.
  • Service Reliability and Performance Management

    • Develop and implement strategies to improve the reliability, availability, and scalability of critical services and infrastructure.
    • Oversee the development and maintenance of monitoring, alerting, and incident response systems to ensure proactive management of service health.
    • Lead efforts in capacity planning, load testing, and disaster recovery planning to ensure systems can handle expected and unexpected loads.
  • Incident and Problem Management

    • Manage and coordinate incident response efforts, including real-time troubleshooting, communication with stakeholders, and leading post-incident reviews.
    • Drive root cause analysis and implement corrective actions to prevent future incidents, ensuring continuous improvement of systems and processes.
    • Establish and enforce incident management protocols, including on-call rotations, escalation paths, and documentation.
  • Automation and Tooling

    • Lead initiatives to automate repetitive tasks and processes, reducing manual intervention and enhancing operational efficiency.
    • Guide the team in building and maintaining infrastructure as code (IaC), continuous integration/continuous deployment (CI/CD) pipelines, and configuration management tools.
    • Evaluate, select, and implement tools and technologies that improve SRE capabilities, ensuring alignment with industry best practices.
  • Collaboration with Engineering and Product Teams

    • Collaborate with software engineering, DevOps, and product teams to integrate reliability best practices into the development lifecycle.
    • Serve as a technical liaison between SRE and other teams, providing guidance on reliability, performance, and operational aspects of projects.
    • Participate in architectural reviews and provide input to ensure that new designs meet reliability and scalability standards.
  • Operational Excellence and Process Improvement

    • Develop and enforce operational standards, procedures, and best practices for system reliability, monitoring, and incident management.
    • Identify and eliminate operational inefficiencies and bottlenecks, focusing on reducing toil and improving team productivity.
    • Drive a culture of continuous improvement by implementing metrics and key performance indicators (KPIs) to measure and enhance service reliability.
  • Technical Leadership and Oversight

    • Provide technical leadership to the SRE team, guiding them in designing, building, and maintaining reliable and scalable infrastructure.
    • Review and approve technical designs and implementations, ensuring they adhere to reliability, security, and performance standards.
    • Stay updated on the latest trends, technologies, and best practices in site reliability engineering, and advocate for their adoption within the team.
  • Budget and Resource Management

    • Manage the SRE team’s budget, including software licenses, cloud infrastructure costs, and tools procurement, ensuring cost-effectiveness and alignment with business needs.
    • Optimize resource allocation to maximize the impact of the SRE team, balancing workload, project demands, and operational responsibilities.
  • Compliance and Security

    • Ensure that all SRE operations comply with regulatory, security, and compliance requirements, including data protection, access controls, and audit readiness.
    • Collaborate with security teams to identify and mitigate potential threats, vulnerabilities, and risks to infrastructure and services.
  • Reporting and Documentation

    • Maintain thorough documentation of operational procedures, incident reports, and reliability metrics.
    • Generate and present reports on system performance, reliability, and improvement initiatives to senior management and other stakeholders.

What you bring to Uplight

  • At least 24 months experience overseeing and guiding teams in the following areas:

    • Advanced Metering Infrastructure (AMI), Smart grid technology:

    • Design, implementation, and maintenance of advanced metering systems that support seamless data collection, remote monitoring, and real-time analysis for energy usage.

    • Manage cross-functional collaborations with data scientists, system architects, and security engineers to ensure that AMI systems are secure and highly available, delivering uninterrupted services to clients in the energy sector.

    • Control & System Engineering for Energy Tech Solutions, EV, demand response management:

    • Spearhead reliability and scalability initiatives for mission-critical systems, which form the backbone of energy distribution networks.

    • Work with the team to Develop frameworks and guidelines for the adoption of industry-standard practices in system engineering, ensuring fault-tolerance, minimal downtime, and rapid recovery protocols. efficiency.

    • Direct multi-disciplinary teams of SRE and system engineers in the implementation of reliable, automated solutions that adhere to stringent operational standards.

    • Implement process improvements that reduced incident response time and enhanced system uptime, translating into increased customer satisfaction and retention.

    • Demonstrated a commitment to fostering an agile, collaborative environment that prioritizes continuous learning and skills development among team members, helping the team stay at the forefront of emerging SRE practices.

    • Cloud Platforms (Amazon Web Services (AWS), Google Cloud Platform (GCP))

    • Infrastructure as Code (IaC) (Terraform, Kubernetes)

    • CI/CD (Continuous Integration/Continuous Deployment) (CircleCI and Other CI/CD Tools)

    • Networking & DNS (Networking Concepts, DNS Management)

    • Security (Security Best Practices; Certificates Management)

    • Monitoring Tools & Observability

    • Incident Management & Reliability (PagerDuty & SRE Best Practices)

Education:

  • Bachelor's degree in engineering, computer science, or related field.
  • 24 months of managerial experience in Site Reliability Engineering in the field of energy technology or cleantech.

Why Join Uplight in Leading the Fight Against Climate Change?

At Uplight, we're not just offering a job – we're offering a chance to be part of the solution to one of the world's biggest challenges. As a certified B Corporation, we're deeply committed to both social and environmental responsibility. Here's why you should join our team of passionate Uplighters:

  • Make a Meaningful Impact: Your work directly impacts our mission of decarbonization and building a more sustainable future.
  • Grow Your Career: We offer ample advancement opportunities, robust learning and development programs, and a supportive team environment that fosters collaboration and innovation.
  • Thrive: We offer comprehensive benefits, including flexible time off, generous parental leave, a wellness stipend, and work flexibility to help you thrive both personally and professionally.
  • Belong to an Inclusive Community: We celebrate diversity and foster an inclusive workplace where everyone feels respected, empowered, and heard. Our Employee Resource Groups offer opportunities to connect with colleagues who share your interests and backgrounds.
  • Be Part of a Growing Movement: Join a team of dedicated individuals who are passionate about creating a more sustainable future. We offer a collaborative environment where your ideas are valued and your contributions

Salary Range: $156,569.91 - $163,693.84 + bonus

In accordance with the Colorado Equal Pay for Equal Work Act, the approximate annual base compensation range is listed above. The actual offer, reflecting the total compensation package and benefits, will be determined by a number of factors including the applicant's experience, knowledge, skills, and abilities, as well as internal equity among our team.

Uplight provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race (including hair texture and hairstyles), color, religion (including head coverings), age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws.

About the role

July 7, 2025

Full Time

Company

July 7, 2025

Flexible

USD 157k–164k yearly

Uplight

uplight.com

  •  United States

24 months managerial experience in Site Reliability Engineering

UTC-07:00 — UTC-04:00

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