VP of Technology (All Other Regions)

If you reside outside of the United States, please apply to this posting.

Company Overview

Electra Vehicles is committed to accelerating the world's transition to electrification, driving sustainability, and fostering eco-friendly innovation. We aim to optimize the performance of battery management systems found in EVs, battery electric storage systems, aeronautics, robotics, micromobility devices, and beyond by delivering a cloud-based platform that leverages AI and battery science. The end result is the optimal safety, healthspan, and lifetime performance of battery systems for our OEMs, fleets, and battery customers as they navigate the rapid transition to clean energy.

Position Overview

Electra Vehicles is looking for more than just technical expertise – we seek a leader with a passion for the future of electrification who embodies a growth mindset and focused execution. Your technology strategy and data-driven decision-making will guide our product development journey, ensuring alignment with customer needs and market trends. Collaborating closely with the CEO, you will champion all technical facets required to propel our products to market -. Your track record of nurturing technical teams and fostering a culture of innovation will be instrumental as we ascend through our scale-up phase.

Join Electra Vehicles to lead our technology teams and drive the continued success of our software solutions!

At Electra Vehicles, we're committed to building a diverse and inclusive team. We encourage you to apply even if you don’t meet every qualification listed. If you’re passionate about our mission and believe you could excel in this role, we want to hear from you!

This role is open to candidates from any geography. Please submit your resume in English to be considered for the position.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead the development and implementation of intelligent software solutions and machine learning applications to enhance battery technology.
• Partner with the CEO to drive the company's technical strategy and serve as a technical thought leader.
• Collaborate on product roadmaps and ensure technology strategy, system architecture, and development tools support the timely delivery of features and improvements to meet our commitments.
• Drive research and development initiatives to stay ahead of industry trends, fostering a culture of continuous innovation and improvement.
• Build, mentor, and lead a high-performing technology team, fostering collaboration, creativity, and technical excellence.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams, industry partners, and stakeholders to identify technological advancements and strategic partnership opportunities.
• Drive efficient and effective resource allocation and on-time technical deliverables.

Qualifications and Requirements

• Extensive experience as a VP of Technology, Engineering, or similar leadership role in the battery, ML/AI, or Cloud/Embedded software industry.
• Master’s degree in Engineering, Computer Science, or a related field; PhD’s degree preferred.
• Deep understanding of battery technology, big data, privacy-preserving technologies, machine learning, and/or intelligent software development.
• Proven ability to drive innovation and continuous improvement in a fast-paced environment.
• Successfully developed playbooks for growing a technology organization within a scale-up environment.
• Extensive experience in technology architecture strategy and cloud architecture.
• Strong leadership and team management skills, with the ability to inspire and guide a diverse and talented team.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to articulate complex technical concepts to technical and non-technical stakeholders.

Nice to haves

• System-level knowledge of passenger cars, commercial vehicles, mechanical, and electrical systems.
• Experience in component and system-level applications in vehicle electrification.

Why join Electra Vehicles?

• Join a global team on a mission to revolutionize energy storage! 🌍
• Backed by top-tier investors such as Stellantis & Blackberry 🚀
• Mold the culture and journey of a growing organization 🌱
• Competitive compensation package 💰
• Remote-first culture 🏠
• Equity options for all employees 📈
• Generous PTO policy 🏖️
• Medical, vision, and dental insurance 🏥
• 401k with matching (For US-based employees) 💵
• Employee micro-bonus program 🌟
• MacBook or Windows PC, you choose! 💻

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Last updated on Aug 14, 2024