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Head of Software Engineering

Earth

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Jun 10, 2025
San Francisco, CA, US
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Earth is looking to scale its software engineering team to drive real-world impact and deliver scalable systems.

Requirements

  • Proven experience leading and scaling engineering teams at a growing startup (Head/VP Engineering level).
  • Deep understanding of modern software architecture, including Python and JavaScript.
  • Preferred: Knowledge of hardware control systems, embedded firmware, and connected devices.
  • Bonus: C programming, Django, and React.

Responsibilities

  • Lead, manage, and mentor our ~10 person software engineering team, driving development across key areas including control systems, internal operational tools, DevOps, and consumer-facing applications.
  • Define and drive Earth’s software engineering vision, strategy, and technical roadmap, and represent the function at the executive level, contributing to broader company strategy.
  • Architect scalable systems, the most complex of which is our software controls for our proprietary vessel systems.
  • Guide the team towards excellence in architecture, software development best practices, scalability, reliability, and automation of connected devices (with software and firmware components).
  • Champion engineering best practices, including CI/CD, testing, reliability, and operational performance.
  • Ensure integrity of our platforms by embedding cybersecurity principles into the SDLC, implementing security tools, and developing protocols for incidents.
  • Own team hiring, budgeting, and performance, building a high-performing, mission-aligned team.

Other

  • Passion for people management and experience leading remote/distributed teams.
  • Skilled communicator with a track record of close collaboration with Product.
  • Strategic thinker with a hands-on approach to technical execution and planning.
  • Competitive salary and equity package
  • Hybrid work environment (remote-friendly)
  • Medical, dental, and vision insurance
  • 401(k) plan
  • Unlimited PTO