Senior Manager, Engineering

About Aurora Solar

Aurora is on a mission to create a future of solar for all. Our award-winning software puts the power of data and technology into the hands of every solar professional to make solar adoption simple and predictable. Our software has designed millions of solar projects so far, empowering solar companies to sell, design, and install residential and commercial solar arrays accurately, seamlessly, and at scale. 

We are a remote-first collaborative team of sustainable energy enthusiasts who love what we do. We’ve been named one of "The Best Remote Companies To Work for in 2025" by BuiltIn.com and have been recognized for the second time as a Certified Green Business (CGB) with the city of San Francisco. We’re in this together to support the world’s transition to solar.

About the Team

We’re a close-knit group of engineers dedicated to solving sophisticated challenges at the intersection of software and solar technology. We bring together deep expertise across frontend, backend, and solar domain knowledge to develop innovative solutions that automate the design and permitting of solar systems. Fully remote and highly collaborative, we adopt a pragmatic agile approach, focusing on delivering value to our customers while maintaining a healthy, sustainable pace.

About the Role

We’re looking for a seasoned, people-first Engineering Manager to lead, develop, and grow this talented team. Your primary focus will be building a culture of excellence through coaching, process improvement, and cross-functional collaboration — all while ensuring the team delivers high-quality, customer-centric solutions.

This is a high-impact role that requires technical fluency, strong process thinking, and a passion for helping engineers thrive. You’ll be the critical link between engineering, product, design, and go-to-market teams as we enhance our platform’s capabilities and expand into new jurisdictions.

Your Impact

• As a servant leader, you will work jointly with the team to set the strategy and execute on the development of services and components to build a first-class enterprise platform for our customers

• Collaborate closely with PMs, Designers, and GTM partners to manage execution on product-facing engineering pods

• Coach and mentor team members, helping them grow in their careers while fostering a collaborative and inclusive culture

• Continuously refine how we work to improve visibility, reduce friction, and drive better collaboration across pods

• Work closely with other engineering managers to establish best practices and ensure alignment across teams

What You Bring

• 4+ years of engineering management experience, leading teams of 3 or more

• Thoughtful, humble, and people-centric leadership style, rooted in the principles of servant leadership

• Process-oriented while remaining flexible enough to adapt to changing needs

• Comfortable navigating ambiguity and balancing speed with quality

• Proven ability to build, retain, and develop distributed teams in a remote-first environment

• Strong communication skills with the ability to tailor messaging for technical teams, cross-functional peers, and leadership

• Proficient in working cross-functionally with Product, Design, and other Engineering teams to align on priorities and execution

• A strong technical ability to guide architecture and craftsmanship

Nice to Haves

• Academic background in electronics, optimization, or software engineering

• Academic or hands-on experience in electrical engineering, solar design, or building codes.

• Experience with CAD tools

What We Offer

• 🏖️Flexible PTO - Take the time when you need it

• 🍼Parental Leave - 16 weeks with 100% base salary + gradual return to work

• 💰WFH Stipend - An initial $500 (Non-engineers) or $750 (Engineering roles) 

• 🏢 Coworking Stipend - $300 / month if you prefer to be at a coworking facility near you

• ☀️Energize Fridays - Company-wide days to log off and recharge

• 📶Connectivity Stipend - Up to $100 / month towards internet or phone

• Learning & Development - $720/annually to use towards professional development (You have to complete 90 days of employment to receive this stipend)

• 🩺Medical, Dental, and Vision - Premiums are 100% covered for Aurorans and 90% for dependents

Please take a look at our 2025 U.S. Benefits Booklet for a deeper dive into our offerings

Where Aurorans are: Aurora currently has teams within the US, Canada, Mexico, and Germany with additional locations on the horizon. We’re united in our work to support the world’s transition to solar!

Aurora is dedicated to building a diverse and inclusive workforce of people who believe in and are passionate about creating a future of solar energy for all. We are an equal opportunity employer, we welcome and consider qualified applicants regardless of gender identity, sexual orientation, race, religion, age, national origin, citizenship, pregnancy status, veteran status, or any other differences. We encourage you to apply even if you believe that you do not meet all of the above criteria!

Aurora is committed to creating an inclusive and accessible experience for all candidates. If you require a reasonable accommodation that would better enable your success during the application or interview process, please complete this form.

For San Francisco applicants: Pursuant to the San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance, we will consider qualified applicants with arrest and conviction records for employment.