Director, Software Engineering

Company: GoodLeap
Location: San Francisco
Posted on: February 17, 2026

Job Description:

Job Description Job Description About GoodLeap: GoodLeap is a technology company delivering best-in-class financing and software products for sustainable solutions, from solar panels and batteries to energy-efficient HVAC, heat pumps, roofing, windows, and more. Over 1 million homeowners have benefited from our simple, fast, and frictionless technology that makes the adoption of these products more affordable, accessible, and easier to understand. Thousands of professionals deploying home efficiency and solar solutions rely on GoodLeap’s proprietary, AI-powered applications and developer tools to drive more transparent customer communication, deeper business intelligence, and streamlined payment and operations. Our platform has led to more than $30 billion in financing for sustainable solutions since 2018. GoodLeap is also proud to support our award-winning nonprofit, GivePower, which is building and deploying life-saving water and clean electricity systems, changing the lives of more than 1.6 million people across Africa, Asia, and South America. Position Summary We are seeking a Director of Engineering to lead the development of our next-generation SaaS platform serving professionals in the trades industry. This platform empowers users with advanced tools for project management, energy modeling, savings calculations, and optimization of home energy systems—including rooftop solar, battery storage, and home efficiency and home improvement upgrades. As the Director of Engineering, you will be responsible for shaping the technical strategy, system architecture, and organizational structure of this critical important new product and business area. You’ll lead a growing team, working closely with product and design leadership to ensure the delivery of secure, scalable, and high-performance software. This is a pivotal leadership role for a hands-on technical leader with a passion for team development, deep architectural experience, and a track record of building resilient, distributed systems in fast-paced environments. Essential Job Duties & Responsibilities Lead and mentor engineering managers and senior ICs across multiple teams, promoting a high-performance, collaborative culture. Define the engineering vision and roadmap in alignment with company goals and product strategy. Foster a culture of ownership, accountability, and technical excellence. Drive hiring and talent development to build a strong, diverse engineering organization. Architect and guide the implementation of a distributed, event-driven platform leveraging Python, FastAPI, and modern software delivery practices. Ensure systems are robust, scalable, secure, and highly available, capable of supporting complex energy modeling and analytics. Lead technical reviews, design sessions, and engineering planning to ensure architectural decisions align with business needs and long-term maintainability. Establish and enforce software development best practices across SDLC, including coding standards, testing, monitoring, and documentation. Partner closely with Product, Design, Data, and Operations teams to align engineering efforts with customer outcomes and business impact. Own delivery and execution across large, complex initiatives—balancing velocity, quality, and cost. Define and track KPIs and SLAs to measure and continuously improve engineering performance and system reliability. Advance CI/CD pipelines, observability tooling, and deployment automation to enable rapid, reliable releases. Ensure adherence to security, compliance, and operational best practices across cloud-based infrastructure. Support platform scalability and maintainability through disciplined technical debt management and modular architecture. Required Skills and Experience 10 years of engineering experience, with at least 5 years in technical leadership roles, including managing engineering managers and cross-functional teams. Proven success in leading the development of complex, cloud-native SaaS platforms. Deep technical expertise in: Python , FastAPI, and modern asynchronous programming Distributed systems and microservices architecture Event-driven design and message queuing (e.g., RabbitMQ) Infrastructure-as-Code with Terraform or OpenTofu Scalable CI/CD pipelines and DevOps best practices Strong grasp of the full SDLC and Agile development methodologies. Experience guiding teams through architectural decisions and hands-on problem solving. Excellent communication and stakeholder management skills. Preferred Qualifications Familiarity with the energy domain, including solar modeling, battery storage, VPPs, and energy efficiency tools. Experience building platforms for prosumers or professionals in regulated industries. Prior work with high-scale data systems or machine learning infrastructure is a plus. Experience with cloud-native ecosystems (AWS, GCP) and service mesh tools. Soft Skills and Cultural Fit Inspirational leader who leads by example and builds high-trust, high-performance teams. Bias for action and outcomes with the ability to balance vision and execution. Strong collaboration and cross-functional alignment skills. A passion for sustainability, clean energy, and delivering real-world impact. In addition to the above salary, this role may be eligible for a bonus and equity. Opportunities for Growth This is a unique opportunity to shape the engineering culture and technology foundation of a fast-growing platform at the forefront of the energy transition. You’ll be a critical member of the senior leadership team and have a direct hand in building the future of the trades industry’s digital tools. Additional Information Regarding Job Duties and Job Descriptions: Job duties include additional responsibilities as assigned by one's supervisor or other managers related to the position/department. This job description is meant to describe the general nature and level of work being performed; it is not intended to be construed as an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, duties and other skills required for the position. The Company reserves the right at any time with or without notice to alter or change job responsibilities, reassign or transfer job position or assign additional job responsibilities, subject to applicable law. The Company shall provide reasonable accommodations of known disabilities to enable a qualified applicant or employee to apply for employment, perform the essential functions of the job, or enjoy the benefits and privileges of employment as required by the law. If you are an extraordinary professional who thrives in a collaborative work culture and values a rewarding career, then we want to work with you! Apply today! We are committed to protecting your privacy. To learn more about how we collect, use, and safeguard your personal information during the application process, please review our Employment Privacy Policy and Recruiting Policy on AI . We may use artificial intelligence (AI) tools to support parts of the hiring process, such as reviewing applications, analyzing resumes, or assessing responses. These tools assist our recruitment team but do not replace human judgment. Final hiring decisions are ultimately made by humans. 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