C.Scale seeks a Head of Engineering to lead our engineering work at the bleeding edge of  data-driven decarbonization. We are targeting gigaton-scale climate mitigation in the building  sector—responsible for more than one-third of the world’s emissions. Our software and data  products help architects, engineers, planners, and real estate professionals measure and  manage their emissions, overcome data scarcity, and spend more time on their core  responsibilities. To do this, we need to solve foundational data issues and support our users in  their mission of fundamentally transforming the way buildings are designed and operated.  

We’re the team behind the C.Scale web platform, Autodesk Forma’s embodied carbon  analysis, Galvanize Climate Solutions’ GOLD tool, Schneider Electric’s Building  Decarbonization Calculator, and more.  

Core Responsibilities  

The Head of Engineering will lead our growing engineering organization. This position will  have 6 direct reports (a hybrid team of contractors and FTE). The role reports to the CEO.  

• Technical excellence. Champion best practices, build scalable architectures, and  approach each new challenge with a pragmatic outlook. At every juncture, the Head of  Engineering will work across scales to ensure work is well-patterned, thoughtful, and  cohesive within the larger technical architecture.  

• Mentorship and management. The Head of Engineering will be a mentor and manager  to the engineering organization, investing time and resources in helping everyone do  their best work. This means building a culture of trust and collaboration while  sequencing complex projects into simple tasks, picking up slack, and allocating work to  keep everyone engaged.  

• Own the engineering roadmap. The Head of Engineering will own the engineering  roadmap in coordination with product, helping the organization as a whole to see  around corners. Their work will enable C.Scale to accelerate product velocity, execute  incremental refactors of production systems, and maintain high levels of stability.  

• Build C.Scale’s engineering organization. The Head of Engineering will recruit and  retain the best and brightest engineers to build an engineering organization dedicated  to solving fundamental challenges in design and decarbonization of the built  environment.  

Our Tech Stack  

Our front-end application is built in Next.JS and connected to a serverless Postgres. General  infrastructure needs are all served on AWS. The calculation API uses advanced statistical 

techniques, heuristic approaches, and applied AI to support complex multi-step analysis; it’s  built in pure Python and exposed via FastAPI.  

Preferred Qualities  

In this search, C.Scale will prefer candidates who are:  

• A serial 0-1 builder with a track record of designing, developing, and launching new  products or systems in fast-paced and resource-constrained environments.  • A pragmatist who can build in complex domains, wring clarity from ambiguity, and  identify the right tool and the right job.  

• A systems thinker who has successfully defined foundational technical patterns,  interfaces, and infrastructure enabling small teams to move fast while managing  technical debt.  

• A culture catalyst creating environments where talented engineers who agrees that  the best work happens when talented engineers are supported, challenged, and  enjoying the journey.  

Preferred Qualifications  

• BS, MS, or PhD in computer science, or related fields such as physics, mathematics, or  engineering.  

• Proven Experience: 5+ years of hands-on experience in a start-up environment  designing and/or building SaaS products from the ground up.  

• Cursory knowledge of the building sector.  

• Experience working with big messy datasets.  

Benefits, Compensation, and Equal Opportunity Employment  

This is a full-time salaried position with an anticipated starting salary range between $170,000  and $220,000, depending on experience, with room for advancement. Equity options may be  available at company milestones.  

We offer a competitive benefits package including medical/dental/vision insurance, life, and  LTD insurance, and a 401K matching plan. C.Scale is a remote-first company which values a  balance between deep work and close collaboration. We maintain an unlimited PTO policy  and require employees take a minimum of two weeks of vacation annually.  

We are proud to be an equal-opportunity employer. Women, minorities, individuals with  disabilities, and protected veterans are encouraged to apply.  

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