Mobile Software Engineer

At Span, we are building products to enable the rapid adoption of renewable energy. As more distributed energy resources like solar and storage come onto the grid, it’s increasingly important to be able to improve the technology that sits between the grid, the home, and those distributed energy resources. Span’s smart panel replaces the electrical panel to become the center for connected power in the home. With Span, homeowners receive all the safety features of a standard panel with revolutionary insights and edge-of-grid controls through our mobile app. Installers are likewise able to commission panels with a dedicated app to facilitate their process.

The Role

We are seeking an experienced mobile engineer to build polished, user-friendly mobile applications. Our mobile apps are the key to unlocking the potential of the Span products for our users by giving them insights and never-before-available control, from ease of installation to insights into energy usage of homes. As a senior mobile engineer, you will evolve the mobile experience and help build our apps into industry-leading customer experiences.

Responsibilities

• Execute on all facets of Span's mobile experience
• Collaborate with product and design teams to understand customer needs and product requirements 
• Design, implement and test entire features in our React Native apps
• Partner with firmware and backend engineers to build seamless integration with our hardware products

As we are a startup, this list should be considered neither exhaustive nor complete. We are excited for people to explore responsibilities outside their normal areas of expertise if the need or interest arises.

Potential Projects

• Build out easy to use but robust authentication that is secure enough for an app that controls the electricity of someone's home
• Stand up features and notifications to help homeowners manage their energy usage, especially during power outages
• Set up the app for multiple communication pathways including local wifi and bluetooth that allow seamless communication with the panel when away and at home, even if the wider internet goes out
• Incorporate support for new hardware products as we grow the Span ecosystem
• Build out manual and automated testing and verification processes for our mobile apps

About You

Required Qualifications

We are seeking a seasoned mobile software engineer with demonstrable knowledge and experience in:

• Building and shipping multiple iOS or Android apps used by large audience with 4+ years of experience under their belt
• Working on a full mobile stack including UI/UX, server interactions, layout, state management, navigation etc.
• Collaborating with other engineers in a shared code base using industry-standard tools and processes
• Using the engineering principles necessary to design robust, performant and reliable features in the unique environment of mobile applications
• Driving projects from start to finish and successfully delivering required functionality

Bonus Qualifications

• Experience with or interest in React Native or other cross-platform mobile app frameworks such as Flutter and Ionic
• Writing native modules that tie into React Native, or full native app development, using Swift, Objective C, and/or Java
• Push notification development
• Responsive UI implementations
• Experience integrating animations such as Lottie (AfterEffects) and WebP
• Familiarity with iOS App Store and Google Play release processes
• Familiarity with mobile app UI localization best practices
• Experience working in the energy industry
• Experience working with IoT devices

Life at Span

Span is a startup based in the SOMA neighborhood of San Francisco. We are a small, diverse team of creative thinkers. We value open communication, teamwork, and a make-it-happen attitude - no job is too big or too small. We strive to make change by imagining what the future could be and building a product to complete that vision. We are looking to grow our team with talented people who are on the same mission to shape the future of energy.

Working at Span, you can expect:

• Competitive compensation at a well-funded, venture-backed company
  
  
• Comprehensive benefits including a choice of medical plans; dental, vision, life and disability insurance
  
  
• A sunny, airy office located close to BART and Caltrain public transit
  
  
• Regular team lunches, brown bag learning opportunities, board games nights, and other opportunities to connect with teammates - in-person and now virtually
  
  
• Equity grants at a quickly-growing startup
  
  
• Flexible hours and vacation time - we simultaneously work hard and make space for the important stuff
  
  
• To be a part of a team and culture that is hard-working, has a good sense of humor, values collaboration, and is just a little bit nerdy
  
  

Span embraces diversity and equal opportunity in a serious way. We are committed to building a team that represents a variety of backgrounds, perspectives, and skills. The more inclusive we are, the better our work will be.