Chief Technology Officer

Evergy; Honolulu (HI); On-site; USD 300,000 - 350,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Equity plan

Medical insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

Life insurance

FSA

401(k) match

Flexible time off

Job summary

Redaptive is seeking a dynamic Chief Technology Officer (CTO) to lead our technology division, overseeing product management, data science, software and hardware engineering, and cutting-edge solution development. You will drive innovation, ensure technical excellence, and promote continuous improvement across all products.

The role oversees a sophisticated meter data backhaul system, real-time energy data collection from 200k+ IoT devices, and a portfolio of SaaS offerings.

Qualifications

• 15+ years of progressive leadership experience in software/ hardware engineering teams.
• Experience building enterprise B2B platforms and large scale data systems.
• Strong AWS, IoT, data science, and cybersecurity knowledge.

Responsibilities

• Lead and execute a comprehensive software and hardware engineering strategy.
• Scale and mentor software engineering teams, recruiting top talent and defining KPIs.
• Oversee design, development, and deployment of enterprise software, data science, hardware, and firmware.
• Promote cross‑functional collaboration with Product, Design, and executive leadership.
• Manage geographically distributed teams to leverage global talent.

Skills

Leadership

Strategic thinking

Agile methodologies

AWS

IoT

Data science

People management

International experience

Education

Bachelor's or Master's in CS/SE

Tools

AWS

IoT platforms

Job description

Redaptive is seeking a dynamic and driven Chief Technology Officer (CTO) to lead and expand our technology division, which includes product management and data science, overseeing software and hardware engineering teams, and spearheading the development of cutting‑edge solutions.

This role will drive technological innovation, ensure the highest standards of technical excellence, and foster continuous improvement across all products and services.

Our core technology is a sophisticated meter data backhaul and management system that collects real‑time energy data from over 200,000 IoT devices, powering energy‑saving models, internal workflows, and a range of customer‑facing SaaS applications.

Responsibilities

• Leadership and Strategy: Collaborate with the CEO and VP of Products to develop and implement a comprehensive software and hardware engineering strategy aligned with the company’s vision and objectives, provide mentorship, set clear goals, define KPIs, and establish performance metrics to measure effectiveness.
• Scaling Software Engineering Teams: Lead the growth and expansion of software engineering teams, recruit and retain top‑tier talent, implement best practices for team structure, skill development, and talent acquisition, and cultivate an inclusive and diverse work environment.
• Technical Excellence: Oversee the design, development, and deployment of high‑quality enterprise B2B software products, data science solutions, hardware, and firmware; drive adoption of modern development practices, tools, and methodologies; ensure adherence to coding standards, architectural guidelines, security practices, and cutting‑edge IT and cybersecurity infrastructure.
• Collaboration and Communication: Foster cross‑functional collaboration with Product Management, Design, and business leadership to deliver integrated and seamless solutions; communicate technical strategies, progress, and challenges to executive leadership and stakeholders.
• International Team Management: Effectively manage geographically dispersed software engineering and IT teams, promote collaboration across locations, develop strategies to leverage diverse talents, and scale and nurture talent across regions.

Education and Experience

• Minimum of 15 years of progressive experience leading and scaling software engineering teams, managing up to 50+ engineers.
• Bachelor’s or master’s degree in computer science, software engineering, or a related technical field (advanced degree preferred).
• Extensive background in building enterprise B2B software platforms and applications, with preference for B2B marketplace development.
• Proficiency in AWS infrastructure, metering technologies, IoT, and energy modeling.
• Comprehensive understanding of IT, software development, DevOps, QA, data science, hardware, and firmware technologies.
• Demonstrated expertise in implementing modern development practices and Agile methodologies.
• Track record of using data‑driven decision‑making and metrics to drive team performance and project success.
• Exceptional strategic thinking, problem‑solving, and leadership skills to inspire and motivate teams.
• Experience working internationally and managing geographically distributed teams.

The Perks

• Significant equity plan participation.
• Company‑subsidized benefits: medical, dental, vision, life insurance.
• Flexible Spending Accounts: healthcare and dependent care.
• Immediately‑vested 6% 401(k) match.
• Flexible time off.
• Regular travel to India required.
• Expected annual salary: $300,000–$350,000 (subject to adjustment for relevant experience, skills, and location).
• Annual at‑target bonus: 50% of salary.

The company is an Equal Opportunity Employer, drug‑free workplace, and complies with ADA regulations as applicable. All duties and responsibilities are essential functions and may be modified to accommodate individuals with disabilities.