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Software Deployment Operations Manager

Mainspring Energy - Menlo Park, CA, United States - In-office - posted 2026-10-16

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Mainspring Energy manufactures fuel-flexible, low-emissions local power solutions, delivering reliable and sustainable electric power to Fortune 500 companies, data centers, and utilities. The company has shipped hundreds of megawatts of Linear Generators since 2020 and partners with global energy leaders including AEP, NextEra Energy Resources, and Schneider Electric. As Software Deployment Operations Manager, you will lead the deployment team and oversee the critical function of managing software updates across Mainspring's growing fleet of generators. This role bridges engineering, operations, and customer success, ensuring reliable product performance and customer satisfaction. Key responsibilities include: - Oversee and manage software deployment requests for ongoing operations and commissioning of new power generators - Collaborate cross-functionally to translate software release roadmaps and business objectives into capacity planning for deployment technicians - Understand upcoming software changes and update deployment procedures accordingly - Track and report software deployment progress and outcomes to leadership, including key operating success metrics - Refine deployment procedures and recommend continuous improvements to the software deployment process - Ensure new software innovations are delivered to customers effectively You will work in a fast-paced, dynamic engineering environment where systems and processes are evolving rapidly. The role requires strong organizational skills, cross-functional collaboration, and the ability to translate complex technical requirements into structured, repeatable procedures. REQUIREMENTS: - 6+ years of experience with 3+ years of management experience, including managing remote employees and contractors - Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Engineering, or related field, or equivalent practical experience - Driven, self-directed systems-thinker capable of creating or improving effective engineering processes - Excellent communicator with demonstrated collaboration across multidisciplinary teams - Experience working with embedded Linux systems and distributed systems - Knowledge of software development and deployment principles - Ability to translate complexity into structured procedures for repeated execution - Ability to coordinate across teams - Experience in dynamic engineering environments with evolving systems and processes - Strong understanding of electrical system concepts and components (preferred) - Experience with GitLab (preferred)

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