Tech Lead Manager
Neara is a high-growth, venture-backed Series B, tech company headquartered in Sydney, Australia. We work with 75% of the utilities in Australia and New Zealand and are growing rapidly across the US and Europe. Our mission is to revolutionise the utilities industry by helping them future-proof their infrastructure and navigate the challenges of the clean energy transition. Our 3D digital network model enables utilities to simulate various scenarios and make informed decisions to protect their assets and communities.
We are looking for a seasoned Tech Lead Manager, who excels in steering teams and is backed by a robust foundation in algorithms, data structures, SOLID principles, and object-oriented programming. Our ideal candidate thrives in a dual role - contributing individually while also dedicating time to mentorship, shaping junior engineers into accomplished professionals. As a key player, you will define optimal team structures, enforce best practices and delegate workload distribution to prevent burnouts, foster inter-department collaboration, and enhance overall organisational synchronicity.
Our training is fast-paced, designed to enable you to work independently and confidently not only with the software but the wider company. Joining Neara means tackling real-world challenges head-on, leading your team on an upward trajectory, and immersing yourself in a work environment characterised by high-paced innovation, transparent communication, and impactful contributions.
Some of the things you will contribute to:
- Master design elements and tooling, encompassing assemblies, environments, formulas, and Finite Element Analysis (FEA).
- Write production-quality code to support our engineering grade models, and 3D visualisations.
- Build simulation engines that scale across millions of assets
- Optimise and debug rendering and memory performance
- Develop algorithms to generate accurate models from imperfect data
- Develop data structures that can perform in real-time with user interaction on large underlying data sets
- Work with a variety of data sources, including LiDAR, aerial photography & photogrammetry,
- Work on real-time collaboration & live update algorithms
- Serve as a strong delivery role model and bring clarity to ambiguous projects
- Lift the technical bar, and drive high quality engineering practices across the engineering department to ensure high-quality, correct code output,
- Lead projects and mentor both junior and senior engineers in hybrid teams.
Some attributes we highly regard:
- Algorithms and data structures
- Proficient in JavaScript/TypeScript/HTML/CSS/SASS
- Proficient in one of Python, Java, Kotlin, C++, Rust
- Familiarity with Dartcode and FEA experience is highly desirable.
- Domain experience within the geospatial/utility space is a plus.
- Mathematical reasoning ability - Mechanical/Civil engineering knowledge a plus
- Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Mathematics, or a related field.
Some of the benefits we have on offer:
- Competitive salary & meaningful ESOP
- Fully flexible working arrangements with a well-stocked office in Redfern.
- Regular office events
- The real benefit is working on a genuinely complex, innovative and industry leading product making a genuine difference in the world around us.
To apply, please use the online application link below. Neara values diversity, belonging and equal employment opportunities. We encourage individuals from all backgrounds to apply. We will endeavour to give you an update on your application within 7-10 working days.
Please note, you will require current and unrestricted working rights to be considered for the role. Unfortunately we are not in a position to offer visa sponsorship at this time.
** No agencies or third party service providers please **
Questions? Email [email protected].
