We’re looking for a Head of Engineering to lead our engineering research and development team and help us design, prototype and build software and hardware products to massively scale reforestation all around the world. Love the job, but don’t have every box checked? The Forest Tech team is a diverse group of scientists, engineers and product developers with varied interests and experiences. If you are inspired by our mission, then we encourage you to apply even if you don’t have every skill we’re looking for. Our flexibility and dedication to growth is at the core of our contributions on this exciting journey together. We look forward to hearing from you!
Requirements
Experience as a director of engineering or in a similar senior-level engineering position at startup
Passion for Terraformation’s mission and highly motivated to help solve the climate crisis
Extensive experience with hardware and software, building robust technology that will be deployed worldwide
A strategic thinker and team player, comfortable getting into the weeds to get things done
Hands-on experience in hardware prototyping, back-end and front-end development
Good understanding of agile methodologies
Leadership abilities with a strategic mind
Excellent project management skills
BSc/MSc in Engineering, Computer Science or relevant technical field
Responsibilities
Lead the whole Engineering efforts at Terraformation (R&D - HW and SW Engineering organization)
Recruiting and training new team members
Strategic aspect:
Setting org level goals for Engineering
Hiring HW & SW Engineers
Prioritizing projects while working with Product Management, Design and Manufacturing
Tactical aspects:
Actively involved in developing software and hardware products
Identifying technical requirements for Terraware and Terrabotics
Setting timeline and deliverables with Head of Product and Head of Design
About Terraformation We’re an early-stage startup that cares passionately about solving the climate crisis. We believe that forests are the most effective, safe, and scalable carbon drawdown solution. Our mission is to accelerate restoration of 3 billion acres of degraded lands to their native ecosystems, activating the most massive carbon drawdown effort on the planet. We help partners secure diverse native seed supply, tackle freshwater shortages with solar-powered desalination, design sustainable business plans, access high quality training, and more. Read more at terraformation.com Relevant blog posts: https://www.terraformation.com/blog/reliable-technology-to-solve-climate-changehttps://www.terraformation.com/blog/solar-powered-desalination-reverse-desertification