Hardware Director

Ever since we started in 2007 Sunrun has been at the forefront of connecting people to the cleanest energy on Earth. Its why weve become the #1 home solar and battery company in America. Today were on a mission to change the way the world interacts with energy and were building a company and brand that puts power at the center of life. And were doing it by designing a dynamic culture where employee development well-being and safety come first. Were unlike any other solar company. Our vertically integrated model gives us total control over every part of the energy lifecycle from sale through installation and beyond so you can find endless opportunities for growth. Come join a career you can grow in and a culture you can run with.

The Director of Hardware Product will lead the development and optimization of residential energy hardware solutions. This role will focus on designing and evolving solar storage and electrical hardware configurations that maximize customer value grid impact and financial performance.

The ideal candidate combines deep technical expertise in residential solar and energy hardware with strong product strategy skills. This leader will identify the optimal hardware bundles that unlock new market opportunities while improving capital efficiency operational performance grid services revenue and customer adoption.

A key aspect of this role is translating complex energy technology into compelling customer experiences ensuring our hardware solutions deliver both logical and emotional value for homeowners.

Key Responsibilities

• Define the strategy for residential solar storage and electrical hardware configurations.

• Identify optimal hardware bundles that maximize customer value grid services capability capital efficiency operational efficiency and total addressable market (TAM)

• Serve as the internal subject matter expert on residential energy hardware systems.

• Evaluate emerging hardware technologies and integrate them into product roadmaps.

• Translate complex technical capabilities into scalable product offerings.

• Partner with engineering supply chain grid services finance and operations teams to design high-performing hardware products.

• Align hardware configurations with financial products and installation capabilities.

• Ensure hardware offerings support grid service programs and utility partnerships.

• Develop hardware offerings that resonate with homeowners both functionally and emotionally.

• Work with marketing and customer experience teams to create compelling narratives around energy independence resilience and sustainability.

• Identify hardware solutions that unlock new markets and use cases.

• Evaluate how hardware innovations can expand TAM and partner value.

Qualifications

• 812 years of experience in energy solar storage hardware product management or electrical systems.

• Strong technical understanding of residential solar systems battery storage electrical infrastructure and home energy management systems

• Proven experience developing and launching complex hardware products.

• Strong strategic thinking with the ability to translate technical insights into product strategy.

• Experience working cross-functionally across engineering operations and finance.

• Passion for building products that accelerate the transition to clean energy.

• Demonstrate proficiency in utilizing AI tools to enhance productivity and streamline workflows or possess the agility and growth mindset to rapidly master new AI technologies as they are integrated into Sunruns operations.

Recruiter:

Please note that the compensation information is made in good faith for this position only. It assumes that the successful candidate will be located in markets within the United States that warrant the compensation. Please speak with your recruiter to learn more.

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