How to apply for Chief Product & Technology Officer

About Nira Energy

Nira Energy builds software that helps renewable energy developers find the cheapest points on the grid to connect, reducing interconnection costs that can reach millions of dollars. The company is profitable, has over 100 of the most sophisticated engineering teams as customers, and is on a path to 5x revenue. Its mission is to convert the US power grid to 100% fossil-free.

About the role

As Chief Product & Technology Officer, you will own both the product and technology strategy for a market-leading transmission software platform. You will lead the teams that build tools used by transmission engineers to plan the grid faster and more economically. This role directly impacts the company's ability to scale revenue and its mission to decarbonize the grid.

A typical day

A typical day might involve meeting with engineering leads to review product roadmap progress, analyzing customer feedback to prioritize features, and collaborating with the CEO on strategic initiatives for scaling revenue. You would also spend time on hiring and mentoring to build a remote-first product and technology organization. Specific routines will depend on the team structure, so ask about daily workflows and collaboration tools during the interview.

Who Nira Energy is looking for

• Experience leading product and engineering in B2B software, ideally in energy, grid, or infrastructure domains.
• Track record of scaling a software platform from tens to hundreds of customers while maintaining profitability.
• Deep understanding of the interconnection process or power systems, or proven ability to learn complex technical domains quickly.
• Comfortable in a remote, US-based full-time role with a high degree of autonomy and direct impact on company direction.

Tips for this application

• Highlight any direct experience with power grids, interconnection, or transmission engineering software in your resume and cover letter.
• Quantify your product and technology leadership impact, such as revenue growth, customer adoption, or engineering team scaling.
• Research Nira's existing product and customers (over 100 sophisticated engineering teams) and reference specific use cases in your application.
• Address the company's profitable, non-VC-funded model and explain why that appeals to you and how you would operate in that environment.
• Emphasize your ability to lead in a remote setting and your familiarity with US energy markets and regulations.

What to cover in your cover letter

['Your experience building or scaling B2B software platforms in energy or similar technical domains.', 'How you have driven product and technology strategy that led to revenue growth and customer retention.', 'Your understanding of the interconnection process and the challenges renewable developers face.', "Why you are drawn to Nira's mission and its profitable, independent financial model."]

Research before applying

• Study Nira's product and how it estimates interconnection costs, including any public case studies or customer testimonials.
• Understand the US interconnection process, including key regulations (FERC, ISO/RTO rules) and common bottlenecks.
• Research Nira's financial model: how it achieved profitability and what its growth path to 5x revenue entails.
• Identify Nira's main competitors in transmission software and how the company differentiates itself.

Likely interview topics

Based on the job description, expect questions about:

• How would you prioritize product features to help Nira 5x revenue while maintaining profitability?
• Describe your experience with grid interconnection or transmission planning software and how you would apply it at Nira.
• How would you structure and lead a remote product and engineering organization to scale with the company?
• What metrics would you track to measure the success of Nira's platform for existing and new customers?
• How would you handle the trade-off between investing in new markets versus deepening penetration with existing customers?

Common mistakes to avoid

• Submitting a generic cover letter that does not mention Nira's mission, product, or the energy domain.
• Failing to demonstrate any familiarity with the interconnection process or power grid challenges.
• Focusing only on past titles without explaining how your experience translates to a profitable, scaling software company.