At Span we are building products to enable the rapid adoption of renewable energy. As more distributed energy resources like solar and storage come onto the grid, it’s increasingly important to be able to improve the technology that sits between the grid, the home, and those distributed energy resources. Span’s smart panel replaces the electrical panel to become the center for connected power in the home. With Span, homeowners receive all the safety features of a standard panel with revolutionary insights and edge-of-grid controls through our mobile app, while helping to make the distributed grid a reality.
Span is transitioning from being a scrappy startup to having an ever-growing fleet of deployed systems that homeowners count on to keep their homes powered. As our first software QA hire, you'll help us step up our game and bring our mobile apps and device functionality to a new level of robustness. We are looking for someone with significant QA experience who can not only help run tests and write test plans, but also help shape our overall QA strategy and help integrate QA into the Span work process and culture — and eventually, if you're interested, help build out a whole QA team.
ResponsibilitiesYour typical day will involve any and all of the following:
Note that this is neither exhaustive nor complete; there are lots of hats to wear at Span, and we encourage team members to branch out and take on new projects as they come up.
We are seeking a seasoned software QA engineer with:
Span is a startup based in the SOMA neighborhood of San Francisco. We are a small, diverse team of creative thinkers. We value open communication, teamwork, and a make-it-happen attitude - no job is too big or too small. We strive to make change by imagining what the future could be and building a product to complete that vision. We are looking to grow our team with talented people who are on the same mission to shape the future of energy.
BenefitsWorking at Span, you can expect:
Competitive compensation at a well-funded, venture-backed company
Comprehensive benefits including a choice of medical plans; dental, vision, life and disability insurance; and 401K
A sunny, airy office located close to BART and Caltrain public transit
Regular team lunches, brown bag learning opportunities, board games nights, and other opportunities to connect with teammates - in-person and now virtually
Equity grants at a quickly-growing startup
Flexible hours and vacation time - we simultaneously work hard and make space for the important stuff
To be a part of a team and culture that is hard-working, has a good sense of humor, values collaboration, and is just a little bit nerdy
Span embraces diversity and equal opportunity in a serious way. We are committed to building a team that represents a variety of backgrounds, perspectives, and skills. The more inclusive we are, the better our work will be.
Span's COVID-19 StrategySpan prioritizes its employees' wellbeing over all else. We are primarily working from home, with a skeleton crew of 1-4 people, and have upgraded our office with ventilation and filtration to keep that crew safe.
We expect that this role may involve occasional office time to test hardware (4-5 days / month?) but are understanding of each person's comfort, and are open to having the role be entirely remote until the pandemic is over.
Interviewing for this role will be entirely remote.