About the job
About Treeswift:
As a leader in advancing energy solutions, Treeswift meets the challenges posed by severe weather, regulatory pressures, and the growing demands for reliable energy systems. Our innovative approach empowers energy companies to modernize field operations with our cutting-edge sensors deployed on backpacks and vehicles. By harnessing LiDAR and imaging data processed through advanced AI models, we provide actionable insights via our web platform. Our technology has significantly reduced risks associated with wildfires, regulatory compliance, and power outages, while also streamlining construction projects and enhancing recovery efforts after severe storms.
Since partnering with major utilities in June 2024, Treeswift has rapidly expanded its footprint, collaborating with three of the five largest utilities in the U. S. Our team is composed of dedicated experts with backgrounds in robotics from institutions like Penn, Caltech, and CMU, alongside experience in enterprise software development from industry leaders such as Palantir, Stripe, Oracle, and MongoDB. Backed by prominent investors, including Penny Pritzker’s Inspired Capital, we are on a mission to reshape energy management.
Our headquarters is situated in lower Manhattan, with a secondary office in Philadelphia, and customer-facing team members positioned closer to client sites, including the Bay Area. Join us in driving this transformative journey!
About the Role:
As the Head of Hardware, you will play a pivotal role in shaping the future of Treeswift during this exciting phase of growth.
Lead the design and scale-up of Treeswift hardware: You will enhance our hardware devices (backpack and vehicle-mounted Swiftpacks), upgrading proven platforms and establishing new standards for design and development. You will address the unique challenges of field-deployed hardware, ensuring that our systems deliver exceptional reliability for arborists and operators.
Drive innovation in hardware development: The integration of AI in fieldwork demands ongoing innovation, and you will have the opportunity to develop new product lines that expand beyond the Swiftpack.
Build and mentor a passionate team of engineers: You will have the chance to cultivate a team of dedicated engineers, empowering them to achieve their best work in a mission-driven environment.
