Senior Director Engineering and Data Science - Mosaic

Fluence

1010

Houston, TX, USA, USA

Posted on: 2024-10-11

Category: energy

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Employment type:

Full time

Experience required:

Senior

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About the company:

Fluence is the leading global energy storage technology and services company, created and backed by Siemens and AES, two industry powerhouses and pioneers in energy storage. Fluence unites the scale, experience, breadth, and financial backing of the two most experienced icons in energy storage.

Our mission is to create a more sustainable future by transforming the way we power our world. Energy storage is critical to this transformation, yet today the market is fragmented and customers face the challenge of finding a trusted technology partner amidst conflicting technical claims, inexperienced vendors and installers, and new market entrants with limited power sector knowledge.

Fluence brings the proven technology solutions and services that overcome the commercial and regulatory barriers that stand in the way of modernizing our energy networks. We are the partner that can deliver at a global scale with the most experienced and knowledgeable team in the world.

Fluence (Nasdaq: FLNC) is a global market leader delivering intelligent energy storage and optimization software for renewables and storage. Our solutions and operational services are helping to create a more resilient grid and unlock the full potential of renewable portfolios. With gigawatts of successful implementations across nearly 50 markets, we are transforming the way we power our world for a more sustainable future. For more information, please visit fluenceenergy.com.

OUR CULTURE AND VALUES

We are guided by our passion to transform the way we power our world. Achieving our goals requires creativity, diversity of ideas and backgrounds, and building trust to effect change and move with speed.

We are Leading

Fluence currently has thousands of MW of energy storage projects operated or awarded worldwide in addition to the thousands of MW of projects managed by our trading platform—and we are growing every day.

We are Responsible

Fluence is defined by its unwavering commitment to safety, quality, and integrity.

We are Agile

We achieve our goals and meet our customer’s needs by cultivating curiosity, adaptability, and self-reflection in our teams.

We are Fun

We value the diversity in thought and experience of our coworkers and customers. Through honest, forthcoming, and respectful communications we work to ensure that Fluence is an inclusive and welcoming environment for all.

Fluence is seeking a strategic and innovative Senior Director Engineering and Data Science - Mosaic lead our software engineering and data ops teams in the development of cutting-edge AI-based auto-bidding solutions. In this pivotal role, you will be responsible for setting the vision and strategic direction across our software engineering and data science divisions, ensuring that all initiatives are closely aligned with business objectives and the evolving needs of the market.

Your leadership will be essential in shaping architectural and design decisions that drive the efficiency and effectiveness of our solutions. You will optimize operational performance to facilitate the rapid release of new features, enhancing our current offerings while positioning us for swift entry into new markets. By fostering a culture of innovation and collaboration, you will empower your teams to push the boundaries of what’s possible, leveraging advanced technologies to deliver exceptional value to our customers.

In this role you will collaborate closely with executive leadership, product management, shared functions such as Enterprise Architecture group, DevOps, offshore engineering teams to align engineering efforts with business objectives. In addition, you will champion best practices in software development and data science, by promoting a culture of continuous improvement and high performance as well as being hands-on in day-to-day development and data science activities. By mentoring and developing leaders within your teams, you will cultivate a diverse talent pool that is equipped to tackle the challenges of the rapidly changing energy landscape.

Fluence IS AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER and fully subscribes to the principles of Equal Employment Opportunity to ensure that all applicants and employees are considered for hire, promotion, and job status without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability, veteran status, sexual orientation, marital or familial status.

As the Senior Director Engineering and Data Science at Fluence, you will:

Strategic Engineering Leadership: Develop, communicate and execute a clear vision for Mosaic engineering and data science that aligns with organizational goals, focusing on innovation and market responsiveness.

Team Development: Mentor and coach your direct reports, fostering their growth as leaders and promoting a culture of ownership, accountability, innovation and high performance within their teams.

Best Practices Implementation: Establish and promote engineering and data science best practices, ensuring that teams adhere to the highest standards of software development, cybersecurity, and operational excellence.

Talent Acquisition and Management: Identify skill gaps within the teams and actively participate in recruitment efforts to build a diverse and talented workforce, ensuring alignment with future business needs.

Performance Monitoring: Define and track key performance metrics for software and data science projects, ensuring continuous improvement and effective communication of results to stakeholders.

Market Awareness: Stay informed about industry trends and emerging technologies in energy markets, incorporating relevant advancements into team initiatives and strategies.

What will you bring to Fluence?

Experience: 10+ years of experience in cloud-based software development, data science, and engineering leadership, with a strong track record of building and managing high-performing teams.

Energy Markets: Knowledge of regulatory frameworks and market dynamics in the energy sector.

Agile Methodologies: Proficient in Agile methods, including Scrum.

Software Product Development: Expertise in all aspects of the software development life cycle.

Machine learning and optimization: Familiarity with optimization and machine learning techniques and applications, particularly in the context of energy markets.

Leadership Skills: Proven ability to lead diverse teams, mentor emerging leaders, and cultivate a culture of inclusivity and collaboration.

Education:

MS or PhD in Computer Science, Mathematics, Software Engineering, Operations Research (STEM fields)

Leadership Skills: Proven ability to lead diverse teams, mentor emerging leaders, and cultivate a culture of inclusivity and collaboration.

Communication Skills: Exceptional verbal and written communication skills, with the ability to convey complex technical concepts to both technical and non-technical stakeholders.

Fluence

1010

Full time

Fluence

1010

Full time

Energy