NRG Energy

Engineering Manager

NRG Energy$108K — $130K *
Lehi, UT 84043In-Person
Enterprise Technology
Less than 5 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • Bachelor's degree in a technical field, preferably Computer Science
  • 5+ years of software development experience
  • 2+ years of experience leading a software engineering team
  • Exceptional people leadership skills, especially with remote or hybrid teams
  • Strong written and verbal communication skills

Responsibilities

  • Coach and empower a distributed team of engineers and QA
  • Leverage technical expertise to guide sound decision-making
  • Hire, retain, and develop top engineering talent
  • Serve as a resource for technical feasibility queries from Product management and UX
  • Collaborate with peer engineering managers for cohesive solution delivery
  • Build strong relationships across the engineering department
  • Partner with System Architects to align products within the broader software ecosystem

Benefits

  • Free daily lunch and drinks on site
  • Flexible paid time off and paid holidays
  • Employee and Friends/Family discounts
  • Onsite health clinic, gym, and recreational areas
  • Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision coverage
  • 401(k) plan with employer matching
  • Participation in Employee Resource Groups
Full Job Description
Summary:

In this role, you'll be managing a distributed team of frontend, backend, and QA engineers in the Revenue Technology development group. This group is responsible for providing a sales rep facing application that is used by our Direct to Home sales team. This sales team knocks over 10 million doors per year and the application they use to sell is critical to their success. You'll play a critical role in leading your team to deliver a simplified customer onboarding experience that provide high value to the company.

Primary Responsibilities:
  • Coach, empower, and challenge a team of engineers and QA to grow their skills and impact as technical experts
  • Leverage your technical experience to ensure that your team is making sound decisions, focused on a quality experience for the customer
  • Hire and retain top talent
  • Be a trusted resource for technical feasibility questions from Product management and UX
  • Collaborate with your peer engineering managers to function as one team, delivering cohesive solutions
  • Build and maintain strong relationships across Vivint Engineering and lead collaboration
  • Partner with System Architects to deliver products and services that seamlessly fit into a greater Vivint software ecosystem


Required Skills:
  • A self-motivated exceptional people leader with experience building and leading high-performing teams, ideally with remote or hybrid teams
  • Foster industry best practices and technology decision making from the members of your team
  • Proactively give and receive feedback with a growth mindset
  • Exceptional written and verbal communication skills; adept at active listening
  • A sense of ownership that motivates you to lead your team to deliver real value despite any external or internal roadblocks


Required Education/Experience:
  • Bachelor's degree in a technical field (Computer Science preferred)
  • 5+ years developing software
  • 2+ years leading a software engineering team


Preferred Experience:
  • 8+ years developing software
  • 4+ years leading a software engineering team
  • Microsoft Azure
  • Microservices and Kubernetes
  • Vue.js
  • .Net Core (C#)
  • Integrating with third-party services


Learn about the Vivint Culture and why it's a great place to grow your career!

Here are some highlighted perks you should ask us about:
  • Free daily lunch and drinks on site
  • Paid holidays and flexible paid time away
  • Employee/Friends/Family Discounts
  • Onsite health clinic, gym, gaming tables
  • Medical/dental/vision/life coverage & 24/7 Medical Hotline
  • 401(k) + Employer Match
  • Employee Resource Groups


WORKING CONDITIONS:

This job operates in a professional office environment. This role routinely uses standard office equipment such as computers, phones, photocopiers, filing cabinets and fax machines.

SAFETY:

Vivint enforces a safety culture whereby all employees have the responsibility for continuously developing and maintaining a safe working environment. Each new employee is responsible for completing all training requirements. Additionally, the employee must accept they have responsibility for maintaining the safety of themselves, their co-workers, and the public. Employee must adhere to all written and verbal instructions, promptly report and correct all hazards or unsafe conditions, question non-standard operations or unmitigated hazards, and provide feedback to management on all safety issues.

Official description on file with Talent.

We support the use of AI tools to help you prepare for your interview (e.g., practicing responses, researching the role, or refining your resume). However, during interviews and assessments, we expect responses to reflect your own thinking, experience, and communication. Use of AI to generate or read answers in real time, complete assessments, or misrepresent your qualifications is not permitted and may impact your candidacy.

About NRG Energy

NRG is at the forefront of changing how people think about and use energy. Whether as the largest solar power developer in the country or by giving customers the latest tools to better manage their energy use, NRG is a pioneer in developing smarter energy choices. Our diverse power generating facilities have a capacity of about 52,000 megawatts, capable of supporting almost 42 million homes. Our retail electricity providers — Reliant and Energy Plus — and thermal energy division serve nearly 3 million residential, business, commercial and industrial customers. A Fortune 250 company, NRG supports clean energy resources and technologies critical to our transition to a sustainable, low carbon society. We built the nation's first privately-funded electric vehicle charging infrastructure and continue to create new, clean energy solutions for our customers. In addition to our environmental efforts, we actively contribute to the local communities where NRG employees live and work. Since 2004, our Global Giving program has provided millions of dollars to organizations and charities that have a direct impact on the lives of the people in our communities, including food banks and those that foster self-sufficiency, improve housing and provide supplemental education to people in need. NRG has also organized special responses for victims of extreme catastrophe, such as the Haitian earthquake and the Japanese tsunami in 2010. Employee donations were tripled to maximize the contributions. NRG has won numerous awards for industry leadership and many of its nationwide econrg initiatives, which are targeted toward meeting the challenges of climate change, clean air and natural resources protection.

NRG Energy Careers

Join the vibrant team at NRG Energy, a leader in the power and energy sector, and contribute to a sustainable future while advancing your career. At NRG Energy, we are committed to innovation, leadership, and diversity, ensuring a dynamic workplace where growth and opportunity are at the forefront.

Work You’ll Do

At NRG Energy, you’ll engage in meaningful work that powers communities and fosters environmental stewardship. Our team of professionals is dedicated to leading the energy sector through cutting-edge innovation and sustainable practices. By joining us, you help shape the future of energy, leveraging your skills to make a significant impact.

Explore Job Opportunities and Internships

Whether you’re a seasoned professional or a recent graduate, NRG Energy offers a range of job opportunities and internships that will harness your potential and polish your skills. Our positions span from technical roles in energy management to leadership tracks in corporate functions. Each role is crucial in driving our mission of a sustainable energy future.

Career Development and Benefits

NRG Energy is deeply invested in the professional growth of its employees. We offer robust career development programs, including leadership training, professional networking opportunities, and diversity training. Our benefits package is designed to support the well-being and financial security of our team members and their families, promoting a healthy work-life balance.

Culture of Innovation and Diversity

Our company culture celebrates diversity, encourages innovation, and fosters a collaborative environment. At NRG Energy, you’ll work alongside a diverse team of experts, each bringing unique perspectives that drive our success. We believe that inclusive teamwork and innovative thinking are the keys to our continued growth and leadership in the energy sector.

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Embark on a rewarding career path at NRG Energy by exploring our current hiring opportunities. Tailor your job search to match your career aspirations and skills. Prepare your resume, ace the interview, and join a team that’s committed to making a difference.

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Learn more about NRG Energy
Size
6,635 employees
Market Cap
$7.4 billion
Industry
Net Income
$510 million
Founded
1989
5 Year Trend
+24.8%
Revenue
$9 billion
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