Vice President of Device Software

Our Mission  

SPAN is enabling electrification for all

SPAN is mission-driven to design, build, and deploy products that electrify our built environment, decarbonize our world, and slow the effects of climate change.

• Decarbonization is the process to reduce or remove greenhouse gas emissions, especially carbon dioxide, from entering our atmosphere.

• Electrification is the process of replacing fossil fuel appliances that run on gas or oil with all-electric upgrades for a cleaner way to power our lives.

At SPAN, we believe in:

• Enabling homes and vehicles powered by clean energy

• Making electrification upgrades possible

• Building more resilient homes with reliable backup

• Designing a flexible and distributed electrical grid

The Role 

As the Vice President of Device Software, you will lead the strategic direction, development and deployment of software solutions for SPAN’s ranges of device products.  You will be responsible for driving innovation, ensuring quality and optimization performance across all software aspects of our devices from embedded systems to user interfaces. This role requires a blend of technical expertise, leadership, and business acumen to deliver impactful solutions and results in a dynamic market.

Responsibilities:

• Leadership and Team Management:
• Provide strong leadership and guidance to the engineering teams, fostering a culture of collaboration, innovation, and accountability.
• Provide mentorship and career development opportunities for team members, ensuring a strong talent pipeline and retention of top performers.
• Foster a culture of innovation and ongoing improvement, inspiring exploration of new technologies and methods that can enhance our products and team productivity.
• Establish clear goals and KPIs for the team, monitoring performance and driving continuous improvement.
• Strategic Planning:
• Define and execute the software strategy aligned with overall business goals and market trends.
• Drive innovation in software development processes, technologies, and methodologies to enhance product competitiveness and customer satisfaction.
• Collaborate closely with other senior leaders to integrate software strategies with hardware development, sales, and marketing efforts.
• Product Development:
• Oversee the end-to-end product development process, from requirements gathering and design to testing, deployment, and maintenance.
• Ensure that engineering efforts are aligned with product requirements, customer needs, and market trends, delivering high-quality solutions that meet or exceed expectations.
• Technical Leadership:
• Provide technical expertise and guidance to engineering teams, helping to solve complex problems and make critical design decisions.
• Stay abreast of emerging technologies, industry trends, and best practices, driving continuous improvement and innovation in both hardware and software development.
• Device Software development and Delivery
• Oversee the end-to-end software development lifecycle, from concept and design to deployment and maintenance.
• Ensure timely delivery of high-quality software releases, managing resources effectively to meet project timelines and budget constraints.
• Implement best practices in software engineering, quality assurance, and regulatory compliance to meet industry standards and regulatory requirements.
• Partnership and vendor management:
• Establish and maintain strategic partnerships with key technology vendors, fostering collaboration and leveraging external expertise to enhance product capabilities.
• Negotiate contracts and manage relationships with third-party software suppliers and service providers to optimize costs and ensure quality standards.
• Product Innovation and Quality:
• Champion a customer-centric approach to software development, gathering and analyzing user feedback to drive product improvements.
• Implement robust testing and validation process to ensure reliability, security and scalability of software solution
• Collaborate with product management and design teams to create compelling, intuitive user experiences through software.
  
  

Requirements:

• Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Engineering, or related technical field; advanced degree preferred.
• Proven experience (typically 10+ years) in software development, with at least 5 years in a leadership role overseeing large-scale software projects or teams.
• Deep understanding of embedded systems, firmware development, and mobile device software architecture.
• Strong business acumen with experience in strategic planning, budget management, and resource allocation.
• Excellent leadership and communication skills, with the ability to inspire and influence cross-functional teams.
• Track record of delivering complex software projects on time and within budget, preferably in the consumer electronics or technology industry.

Personal Attributes:

• Visionary thinker with a passion for technology and innovation.
• Results-driven with a strong focus on operational excellence and continuous improvement.
• Collaborative and team-oriented, with the ability to build consensus and drive change.
• Adaptable and resilient in a fast-paced, evolving environment.

The U.S. base salary range for this position is $250,000 - $300,000 plus benefits, equity and variable compensation for Sales-related roles. This range represents SPAN’s good faith estimate of competitively-priced salary for the role based on national, real-time industry data from companies of a similar growth stage. This range reflects minimum and maximum new hire salaries for the role across US locations. Within the range, individual pay is determined by location and individual factors including relevant skills, experience and education or training. This range correlates to the relative level of the candidate we believe we need for the role and may require an adjustment for candidates of a different level. 

Your recruiter can share more about the specific salary range for the location this role is based during the hiring process.