Head of Product & Engineering

Jobgether; Oregon; Hybrid; USD 200,000 - 225,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Equity

Health insurance

Remote-first environment

PTO

401(k)

FSA for healthcare and dependent care

Office access NYC

Office access Salt Lake City

Job summary

Jobgether, on behalf of a partner company, is seeking a Head of Product & Engineering in the United States. You will lead product strategy, drive engineering execution, and grow a high-performing team focused on climate technology that reduces residential energy waste and accelerates home electrification.

You will champion AI integration and partner with Sales, Design, and Commercial teams to scale the business.

Qualifications

• 8+ years combined product management and engineering leadership experience
• Proven track record of building and growing teams
• Strong software engineering principles and quality focus
• Experience partnering with Sales/Revenue teams
• Experience applying AI in product development and innovation
• Strong analytics to inform product decisions
• Excellent written communication and cross-functional collaboration
• Leadership, ownership and initiative in fast-paced environments

Responsibilities

• Define and own the overall product strategy, roadmap, and engineering execution across the product portfolio
• Lead and grow a high-performing team of engineers and product professionals
• Balance leadership with hands-on prioritization, planning, and execution
• Collaborate with sales, revenue, design, and commercial teams to improve customer experiences
• Integrate AI into product development and operations
• Drive data-driven decisions through KPI analysis and experimentation
• Foster a culture of innovation, accountability, and cross-functional collaboration

Job description

This position is listed on behalf of a partner company, who manages all applications and next steps. Our partner is looking for a Head of Product & Engineering based in the United States.As Head of Product & Engineering, you will lead product strategy and engineering execution for an innovative climate technology business focused on reducing residential energy waste and accelerating home electrification. In this hands-on leadership role, you will combine strategic vision with operational involvement, shaping the product roadmap while guiding a talented team of engineers and product professionals. Reporting directly to the CEO, you will drive the development of digital solutions that simplify access to utility and government incentives for contractors and homeowners. You will work closely with commercial, design, and engineering teams to improve customer experiences, optimize internal workflows, and support business growth. You will also champion the practical integration of AI into both product development and customer-facing solutions. This is an exciting opportunity to influence a growing technology business while contributing to the transition toward more sustainable and energy-efficient homes.

Accountabilities:

• Define and own the overall product strategy, roadmap, and engineering execution across the company's product portfolio, ensuring alignment with business objectives and customer needs.
• Develop a deep understanding of customer challenges through qualitative research, quantitative analysis, and ongoing engagement with users and stakeholders.
• Lead and grow a high-performing team of engineers and product professionals, providing guidance, mentorship, and clear strategic direction.
• Take a hands-on approach to product management, balancing leadership responsibilities with direct involvement in prioritization, planning, and execution.
• Manage and support the Engineering Manager, fostering strong collaboration between product and engineering teams and ensuring effective delivery.
• Identify, test, and refine new product features and go-to-market strategies through experimentation, customer feedback, and performance analysis.li>
• Use data and key performance indicators to evaluate product performance, identify opportunities, and make informed decisions.
• Collaborate across the organization to deliver cohesive customer experiences and ensure alignment between product, engineering, design, and commercial functions.
• Partner closely with Sales and Revenue teams to develop tools and solutions that improve workflows, increase efficiency, and support business performance.
• Define the evolving relationship between product development and service delivery as the business scales.
• Identify and implement opportunities to integrate AI into product development processes, internal operations, and customer-facing solutions.
• Promote a culture of innovation, accountability, continuous improvement, and effective cross-functional collaboration.

Requirements:

• 8+ years of combined experience across product management and engineering, ideally as an engineer who transitioned into product management or an engineering leader with substantial product ownership experience.
• Proven experience managing and developing teams, with the ability to combine strategic leadership and hands-on execution.
• Strong understanding of software engineering principles and a genuine appreciation for engineering quality and technical craftsmanship.
• Demonstrated experience partnering closely with Sales, Revenue, or other commercial teams to develop products that address business needs.
• Practical experience using AI tools and technologies, along with enthusiasm for identifying new opportunities to apply AI in product development and innovation.
• Strong analytical capabilities, including experience interpreting product data, monitoring performance, and using insights to guide product decisions.
• Excellent written communication skills, with the ability to document strategies, communicate decisions clearly, and contribute effectively in a documentation-driven environment.
• Proven ability to collaborate with designers, engineers, executives, and diverse cross-functional stakeholders.
• Strong leadership, ownership, initiative, and problem-solving skills, with the ability to thrive in a fast-paced and evolving environment.
• Experience managing managers is a plus.
• Interest in sustainability, home electrification, and climate technology is highly desirable.
• Familiarity with the construction industry, residential buildings, or other physical-world applications is an advantage.
• Previous experience developing and scaling early-stage products is preferred.
• An inclusive and collaborative mindset, with the flexibility to bring diverse perspectives and transferable experience to the role.

Benefits:

• Competitive annual base salary ranging from $200,000 to $225,000 .
• Equity participation, offering an opportunity to share in the company's long-term success.
• Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision insurance.
• Flexible remote-first working environment, with optional office access in New York City and Salt Lake City.
• Flexible paid time off (PTO).
• 401(k) retirement savings plan.
• Pre-tax Flexible Spending Accounts (FSA) for healthcare and dependent care expenses.
• Opportunity to work with a collaborative, mission-driven team focused on climate innovation and sustainable technology.
• The chance to shape product and engineering strategy while contributing to the electrification of homes and the reduction of residential energy waste.