Manager, Quality Engineering
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 looking for a Manager, Quality Engineering to drive our company forward, and help us lead the clean energy revolution!
How you will make an impact:
The Manager of Quality Engineering at Uplight will lead the QA efforts across multiple software product offerings and engineering teams and report to a Director of Engineering. This role demands a people manager with a deep understanding of QA methodologies and practices, leadership skills and the ability to collaborate with stakeholders. The ideal candidate will be adept at working across multiple products, implementing QE strategy in collaboration with Quality Engineers, Product and Engineering leadership to deliver highest standards of quality for Uplight’s customers. Driving test automation and leveraging tools for driving efficiencies will be a key expectation.
What you will contribute:
- Implement QE strategy tailored to needs across different products and offerings that align with the company's goals and objectives on Quality in line with the overall Quality Engineering organization.
- Lead and mentor a team of QE professionals (SDETs and QA Engineers) , fostering a culture of excellence and continuous improvement.
- Collaborate with cross-functional teams including development, product management, and operations to ensure cohesive and efficient QE processes.
- Oversee the QE practice and activities across multiple product offerings, ensuring thorough testing and quality standards are met.
- Maintain Quality metrics, analyzing data to drive improvement in product quality in conjunction with engineering teams.
- Implement and maintain automated testing frameworks and tools to enhance testing efficiency and coverage.
- Continuously evaluate and improve QE processes to enhance efficiency, effectiveness and scalability.
- Advocate for and implement best practices in QE methodologies, tools and frameworks.
- Lead initiatives for root cause analysis and corrective as well as preventive actions for defects and issues.
- Identify, assess and mitigate risks related to software quality and delivery.
What you bring to Uplight:
- The ideal candidate should have overall 3-7 years of strong experience in software quality assurance with 0-3 years of experience in a leadership position in a Software Product engineering company.
- Industry knowledge in the field of Energy and Cleantech will be an advantage.
- Strong people management, mentoring and coaching skills. Hiring, mentoring and motivating highly skilled Quality Engineers.
- Strong leadership skills, with the ability to motivate individuals and teams, drive accountability, and foster collaboration.
- Strong interpersonal and communication skills.
Don’t meet every single requirement? Studies have shown that women, marginalized genders and people of color are less likely to apply to jobs unless they meet every single qualification. At Uplight we are dedicated to building a diverse, inclusive and authentic workplace, so if you’re excited about this role but your past experience doesn’t align perfectly with every qualification in the job description, we encourage you to apply anyways. You may be just the right candidate for this or other roles.
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 recognized. Together, we can build a brighter tomorrow.
To learn more about our comprehensive benefits package and other perks, visit uplight.com/careers
Salary Range: $123,000 to $152,000 + Bonus
Application Deadline: November 25, 2024
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 (EEO) to all employees and applicants for employment without regard to race (including hair texture and hairstyles), color, religion (including head coverings), age, sex, national origin, disability status (including neurodivergence), genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, neurotypicality, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws.