Fervo Energy develops and operates next-generation geothermal power projects that produce continuous, low-carbon electricity by tapping heat from deep beneath the Earth’s surface. Backed by Activate Venture Partners.
About the role
Own the internal application architecture. Define and maintain the architecture for Fervo-built applications, including application patterns, service boundaries, integrations, deployment models, observability, and application-level security. Partner closely with data, IT, cybersecurity, and business stakeholders to ensure Fervo’s software ecosystem is scalable, secure, maintainable, and built to evolve with the company. Found on 1752vc Careers, the job board for startup and VC roles.
What they're looking for
- 8+ years of software engineering experience, including at least 3 years in a technical leadership or engineering management role
- Experience building and deploying production full-stack or backend applications in cloud environments
- Strong backend engineering fundamentals, including modern programming languages, API design, authentication and authorization patterns, and production-grade integration design
- Hands-on experience integrating applications with modern data platforms or enterprise systems
- Experience deploying AI, machine learning, or automation-enabled features into production environments
- Demonstrated ability to lead engineering teams, manage technical roadmaps, and make prioritization tradeoffs across competing business needs
More about this role
Fervo Energy (NASDAQ: FRVO) is a modern power company developing next-generation geothermal resources to meet the growing demand for affordable, reliable, 24/7 carbon-free energy. Our mission is to transform geothermal into America’s most dependable and affordable source of clean, around-the-clock power. By combining innovations in horizontal drilling, fiber-optic sensing, and advanced reservoir engineering, Fervo has developed a repeatable approach to building utility-scale enhanced geothermal systems. Our flagship Cape Station development in Utah is planned to deliver 500 MW of firm, carbon-free power, and we are advancing a development pipeline of more than 50 GW. Join us and work alongside world-class engineers, geoscientists, operators, project builders, and business leaders working to make geothermal a cornerstone of a more reliable, affordable, and sustainable energy future.
Fervo is hiring a Director of Software Engineering to build and lead the software organization responsible for our internal application layer. Reporting directly to the CTO, this leader will own the architecture, roadmap, and delivery model for software products that support Fervo’s rapidly scaling...
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