Director of Engineering

Yes Energy; Richmond, Boulder, Chicago, Boston (VA, CO, IL, MA); Hybrid; USD 175,000 - 200,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical Insurance

401(k) Matching

Flexible Vacation

Flexible Work Schedules

Job summary

Yes Energy is seeking a Director of Engineering to guide the Power Core Engineering team, delivering scalable, high‑quality software and user experiences for the North American grid market. You will balance strategic vision with hands‑on leadership to drive growth, processes, and a strong cultural foundation.

You will lead managers and tech leads, ensure cross‑functional collaboration, and drive Bid‑to‑Bill solutions that align trading, settlement, compliance, and reporting.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Computer Science, Engineering, or related field.
• Minimum of 10 years of progressive engineering experience.
• Minimum of 5 years of experience as an Engineering Leader with servant leadership.
• Minimum of 5 years managing small teams and building complex products in Agile.
• Experience with Agile Software Development (Kanban), Lean, DevOps, and CI/CD is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Define, strategize, and execute the roadmap with engineering leadership to improve processes and Developer Experience.
• Lead, mentor, and grow engineering managers and technical leads.
• Ensure collaboration across distributed or cross‑functional teams.
• Drive Bid‑to‑Bill design, integration, and delivery for energy market workflows.
• Champion learning, continuous improvement, and psychological safety.
• Collaborate with Agile teams to ensure successful software projects.
• Forecast staffing and grow the Engineering Team with top engineers.
• Oversee scalable, secure, and reliable software systems.
• Establish and monitor KPIs for quality, velocity, and excellence.
• Promote best practices in architecture, design, and testing.

Skills

Engineering leadership

Software architecture

Agile Kanban

Team management

Communication

DevOps CI/CD

Product development

Stakeholder collaboration

Education

Bachelor's or Master’s in CS/Engineering

Job description

Boston, Massachusetts, United States; Boulder, Colorado, United States; Chicago, Illinois, United States; Remote - US; Richmond, Virginia, United States

The electrical grid is the largest and most complicated machine ever built. Yes Energy’s industry‑leading electric power trading analytics software provides real‑time visibility into the massive amount of data generated by the North American electrical grid daily. Our unique and innovative view of the data informs real‑time trading decisions and mid‑to‑long‑term investment decisions that keep utility prices low, support the energy transition, and keep the grid running. It’s both challenging work and work with a purpose.

• Salary Range: $175,000 - 200,000 USD
• Location: Yes Energy’s Core Offices – Boulder, CO; Richmond, VA; Chicago, IL; Boston, MA; or remote
• Full‑Time
• Hybrid or Remote
• Reports to: Vice President, Engineering

Position Summary

As the Director of Engineering, you will guide the Power Core Engineering team organization to deliver high‑quality, scalable, innovative software solutions. You will work with a team to provide valuable user experiences and problem‑solving tools to our customers. This role balances strategic vision with hands‑on leadership, ensuring the team has the right processes, talent, and culture to support growth and long‑term success.

Primary Responsibilities

• Define, strategize, and execute the roadmap with the engineering leadership team to improve our processes and provide an outstanding Developer Experience for our Engineers.
• Lead, mentor, and grow the engineering manager and technical leads so that they can develop their careers as they build high‑quality technologies across our application stack.
• Ensure strong collaboration across distributed or cross‑functional teams.
• Drive the design, integration, and delivery of Bid‑to‑Bill solutions to support front‑to‑back energy market workflows, ensuring seamless alignment between trading, settlement, compliance, and reporting processes.
• Champion a culture of learning, continuous improvement, and psychological safety.
• Collaborate with the Agile Software Development teams and client subject matter experts to ensure the successful delivery of software projects.
• Forecast staffing and resource needs to meet business demands. Develop and grow the Engineering Team by recruiting, hiring, and retaining curious and driven Engineers who delight in solving our customers’ problems.
• Oversee the delivery of scalable, secure, and reliable software systems.
• Establish and monitor KPIs for quality, velocity, and operational excellence.
• Promote best practices in software architecture, design, and testing.
• Ensure adherence to security, compliance, and data protection standards.
• Stay current with emerging technologies to inform strategic decisions.
• Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Computer Science, Engineering, or a related field (or equivalent experience).
• Minimum of 10 years of progressive engineering experience.
• Minimum of 5 years of experience as an Engineering Leader with a servant leadership mindset, a passion for product development flow, and a strong customer focus.
• Minimum of 5 years of experience managing small teams and building complex products in an agile environment.
• Proven success in scaling and leading high‑performing engineering teams.
• Demonstrated ability to balance strategic vision with tactical execution.
• Strong background in software development, architecture, and modern technology stacks.
• Passionate about creating and improving efficient software development practices.
• Excellent communication, collaboration, and decision‑making skills.
• Excellent track record of collaborating with technical and non‑technical stakeholders to deliver great products.
• Experience with Agile Software Development methodologies (we use Kanban).
• Experience with Lean Software Development, DevOps, and CI/CD is a plus.

Nice to Have

• Expertise in multiple ISO market operations, ISO regulations, and FERC compliance.
• Proven experience with Bid‑to‑Bill solutions in energy or commodities markets, with a strong understanding of how these workflows intersect with ISO operations, regulatory compliance, and settlement processes.
• Energy industry experience or experience in equities/commodities trading is a plus.
• Proven experience with Bid‑to‑Bill solutions in energy or commodities markets, with a strong understanding of how these workflows intersect with ISO operations, regulatory compliance, and settlement processes.

Compensation and Benefits

We offer highly competitive salaries and real bonuses that are achievable and that you can impact. Our benefits package is also very competitive, including medical insurance, a 401(k) Plan with matching, flexible vacation, and flexible work schedules. Yes Energy encourages and funds investment in both formal and informal professional development.

In accordance with Colorado law, the range provided is Yes Energy’s reasonable estimate of the base compensation for this role. The actual amount may be higher or lower based on non‑discriminatory factors such as location, experience, knowledge, skills, and abilities.

Yes Energy provides equal employment opportunities (EEO) to all employees and applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability, or genetics. In addition to federal law requirements, Yes Energy complies with applicable state and local laws governing nondiscrimination in employment in every location where the company has facilities. This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment, including recruitment, hiring, placement, promotion, termination, layoff, recall, transfer, leave of absence, compensation, and training.