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Software Deployment Operations Manager

Mainspring Energy logoMainspring Energy
WorkplaceOn-site
SenioritySenior
Salary$115,000–$135,000
LocationMenlo Park, CA

Company info

Mainspring Energy logo

Mainspring Energy

We deliver local power where and when you need it.

Mainspring Energy develops and manufactures linear generators that convert fuel into electricity. The company focuses on providing clean energy solutions that enhance power generation efficiency. Its technology is designed to support various applications, including onsite power generation. Mainspring Energy emphasizes sustainability and aims to contribute to the transition to cleaner energy sources. Through its innovative approach, the company seeks to meet the growing demand for flexible and environmentally friendly energy solutions. Partnerships with other organizations further expand its capabilities in delivering effective energy systems.

Private companySeries FHiring fast
Founded2010
Posted
10/16/2026
Operations

About Mainspring

Mainspring Energy manufactures and delivers fuel-flexible, low-emissions local power solutions that rapidly add new capacity and deliver reliable, affordable, and sustainable electric power. The company began commercial shipments of its Mainspring Linear Generators in 2020 and today has hundreds of megawatts in advanced development and field operations for leading Fortune 500 companies, data centers, and utilities. Mainspring also partners with global energy leaders including AEP, NextEra Energy Resources, Schneider Electric, and more.

The core values that ground our work, guide our decisions, and connect us together:

  • Pragmatic Optimism
  • Excellence without Ego
  • Proactive Collaboration

Job Overview

    Mainspring Energy is growing rapidly and has begun to deploy its Linear Generators in volume. Deploying and tracking software updates across our fleet will play a crucial role in the reliability of our product and the success of our customers.

    The Software Deployment Operations Manager will work closely with cross-functional teams to plan, coordinate, and execute software deployments, while also helping to define how we continue to scale the software deployment process to meet the growing needs of the business.

    This position is ideal for a detail-oriented and well organized operations manager who enjoys supporting complex systems in a fast-paced environment.

Responsibilities

    As a leader of the deployment team, you will:

  • Oversee and manage software deployment requests to support ongoing operations as well as the commissioning of new power generators

  • Collaborate cross-functionally to translate software release roadmaps and business objectives into long-range and capacity planning for software deployment technicians

  • Understand upcoming software changes and translate those into updated software deployment procedures

  • Track and report software deployment progress and outcomes, including making periodic reports to leadership on key operating success metrics

  • Refine deployment procedures and make recommendations on how to continuously improve the software deployment process

  • Ensure that new software innovations and improvements are delivered to customers

Qualifications

  • 6+ years of experience and with 3+ years of management experience, including of remote employees and contractors

  • Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Engineering, or a related field, or equivalent practical experience

  • Driven and self-directed systems-thinker responsible for 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 working in a dynamic engineering environment, where systems and processes are evolving rapidly

  • Strong understanding of electrical system concepts and components, a plus

  • Experience working with Gitlab a plus

Does your experience not meet all of our posted requirements? Studies have shown that some people are less likely to apply to positions unless they meet every listed requirement. At Mainspring, we are committed to building a diverse, inclusive, flexible, and collaborative environment, so if you want to help us transition the world to clean and affordable electricity, and don’t meet all posted requirements for a particular role, we’d still love to hear from you. Mainspring can sometimes be flexible enough to shift responsibilities for the right person, or otherwise identify open or upcoming roles that may better fit your professional background.

In more traditional words, Mainspring Energy, Inc is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, or protected veteran status and will not be discriminated against on the basis of disability.

This compensation and benefits information is based on Mainspring Energy's estimate as of the date of publication and may be modified in the future. We generally do not negotiate on salary once we have made an offer. The level of pay within the range will depend on a variety of job-related factors that may include location, relevant prior experience and/or education, or particular skills and expertise. New hires joining the company tend to be paid within the starting base pay range noted above, with opportunities to increase pay over time based on development of additional skills, competencies, and company-specific knowledge.

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HQ
Menlo Park, United States
Size201-500 employees
IndustryLinear Alternator
Latest fundingSeries F · Apr 14, 2025
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