Do you want to work with high caliber professionals in a dynamic and growing company? Are you entrepreneurial, hard-working, and collegial? Join us at SB Energy, a leading company backed by SoftBank and Ares pairing cutting-edge innovation with best-in-class execution. Our Mission is to provide reliable, affordable energy at scale to support America’s growing energy demands.
Headquartered in Redwood City, CA, SB Energy develops, builds, owns & operates some of the largest and most technically advanced energy and data center infrastructure projects in the United States. Since launching in 2019, the company has rapidly grown into a top-tier integrated platform with over 3 gigawatts (GW) in operation and a multi-GW pipeline of energy and data center infrastructure nationwide. SB Energy also utilizes its strong culture of innovation to identify and incorporate new technology into our projects, including our AI-based digital platform, to deliver energy infrastructure that is local, reliable, and matched to load. We are building the energy and technology future—today.
Come join us in accelerating the energy transition to cleaner, more sustainable sources of power!
Title : Technology & AI Solutions Partner
Basic Function:
We are looking for a Technology & AI Solutions Partner to play a critical role at the intersection of business and technology. This role will lead the company’s technology infrastructure, governance, and security while partnering closely with stakeholders to design and deliver solutions that enable growth and efficiency.
With a strong focus on problem solving, this individual will help identify and deploy AI-driven capabilities, ensuring they are implemented thoughtfully, securely, and in alignment with business priorities. This is a highly cross-functional role that combines strategic thinking with hands-on execution in a dynamic environment.
Responsibilities:
Technology Strategy & Infrastructure
- Own and evolve the company's technology infrastructure, ensuring scalability, reliability, and performance
- Define and implement a forward-looking technology roadmap aligned with business priorities
- Evaluate and introduce new tools and platforms to improve efficiency and effectiveness
Governance, Security & Compliance
- Establish and maintain strong IT governance frameworks, policies, and controls
- Oversee cybersecurity strategy, risk management, and data protection practices
- Ensure compliance with relevant regulatory and security standards
AI Enablement & Deployment
- Partner with business leaders to identify and implement practical AI-driven solutions
- Lead evaluation, deployment, and governance of AI tools and platforms
- Ensure responsible and effective use of AI across functions
Business Partnering & Problem Solving
- Act as a thought partner to leadership and teams to solve complex business problems through technology
- Translate business needs into scalable, user-friendly technology solutions
- Drive cross-functional collaboration to deliver impactful outcomes
Project & Program Management
- Lead end-to-end delivery of technology initiatives, from scoping to execution
- Prioritize and manage multiple projects in a fast-paced environment
- Ensure on-time, high-quality implementation with clear stakeholder communication
Vendor & Service Provider Management
- Own end to end vendor governance for technology, security, and AI platforms, including contract negotiations, onboarding, service boundaries, and exit planning.
- Oversee AI and SaaS vendor governance, ensuring alignment with internal AI governance and compliance standards.
- Drive vendor and tool rationalization to reduce redundancy, operational complexity, and cost, partnering closely with internal teams.
Executive level reporting and Communication:
- Own executive‑level reporting for technology, security, and AI initiatives, providing clear, concise, and decision‑oriented updates to senior leadership.
- Produce regular leadership and board‑ready summaries covering delivery status, operational health, key risks, financial implications, and security posture.
- Establish and maintain program‑level governance artifacts, including milestone tracking, dependency management, and decision registers.
- Support executive reviews during audits, security incidents, major technology investments, and AI governance discussions, ensuring clarity and control.
Required Qualifications:
- 10+ years of experience in technology, IT, or digital transformation roles
- Strong foundation in technology infrastructure, systems, and cybersecurity
- Working knowledge of AI tools and applications, with the ability to translate them into business use cases
- Proven ability to partner with business leaders and influence decisions
- Strong problem-solving and structured thinking skills
- Experience managing external vendors / managed service providers
- Solid project and program management capabilities
- Ability to operate both strategically and hands-on in a lean environment
Preferred Qualifications:
- Experience implementing or scaling AI/ML tools in a business setting
- Background in high-growth or startup environments
- Familiarity with cloud platforms (Microsoft, Azure)
- Exposure to cybersecurity frameworks (e.g., NIST, SOC2, ISO 27001)
- Experience managing global or distributed teams
- Certifications (e.g., PMP, CISSP, cloud certifications)
Location: Redwood City, CA
Base Pay - $140000-$190000
The pay range mentioned above is a guideline. We tailor each offer based on your unique skills, experience, location, and market benchmarks—while ensuring internal parity across our teams. In addition to competitive base pay, total compensation may include a discretionary annual bonus and a market leading comprehensive health and wellness benefits package. Final details will be discussed during the later stages of the hiring process.
Our Health & Wellness Benefits
At SB Energy, we invest in our people and their families with benefits designed for flexibility, support, and peace of mind. Full-time employees enjoy:
- 100% Company-Paid Medical, Dental & Vision (for employees and dependents)
- 401(k) with Company Match
- Generous Paid Time Off + 11 Paid Holidays
- 12 Weeks Paid Parental Leave
- Life, AD&D & Long-Term Disability Coverage
- Flexible Spending Accounts (FSA) for Medical, Dependent Care, Transit & Parking (with company contributions)
- Mental, Physical & Social Wellness Support (with company contributions)
- Flexible Work Arrangements & Hybrid Office Setup Benefits
- Monthly Reimbursement for Phone, Internet & Data
- Optional Legal & Pet Insurance Plans
- Device Purchase Support
At SB Energy, the success of our projects is driven by a desire to see our projects benefit as many people as possible. We work to serve local communities through volunteering, fundraising, and much more. For example, we’re proud to support access and opportunity in engineering and clean energy through impactful mentorship programs and workforce training. When you join SB Energy, you can become a part of these efforts, collaborating with team members who share a vision of building a better future now!
SB Energy is built on a foundation of collaboration and inclusion. We are proud to be an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, creed, gender, national origin, age, disability, veteran status, marital status, pregnancy, sex, gender expression or identity, sexual orientation, citizenship, or any other legally protected class.
To learn more about us, visit www.sbenergy.com.
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SoftBank Group Chairman Masayoshi Son started SB Energy to deploy renewable energy at the scale required to combat climate change. Today, SB Energy is a leading Climate Infrastructure and Technology Platform headquartered in the San Francisco Bay Area and backed by SoftBank Group Corp and funds managed by the Infrastructure and Power strategy of Ares Management Corporation. SB Energy develops, constructs, and owns and operates some of the largest and most technically advanced renewable projects across the United States. Our experienced team and deep partnerships across development, financing, construction, and operations bring strong execution and innovation to each of our projects and have enabled SB Energy to rapidly scale. What makes SB Energy Unique? The combination of (1) Operating Assets, (2) Large and Growing Pipeline, (3) Investments in AI and Technology, and (4) Amazing Culture and Team. In less than three years, SB Energy finished development, financed, and commissioned 1.3GW of solar projects across California and Texas, with an additional 0.4GW expected on-line the first half of 2022. These projects have created 10,000+ direct and indirect jobs and will power 330,000+ homes when all 1.7GW is complete. SB Energy has also built a large development pipeline of solar and energy storage, enabling us to provide our customers with flexible renewable generation at scale. SB Energy deploys and invests in new technologies to make renewable energy more reliable and accessible, from our AI and digital capabilities to long-duration energy storage, such as iron-based battery company ESS, Inc. (NYSE: GWH) (www.essinc.com) SB Energy is committed to helping build strong, diverse, and inclusive teams and communities. Interested in working with a world-leading company building the renewable energy future? We look forward to connecting with you.
