Hardware Director
Sunrun
Other Engineering
San Francisco, CA, USA
Hardware Director
Ever since we started in 2007, Sunrun has been at the forefront of connecting people to the cleanest energy on Earth. It’s why we’ve become the #1 home solar and battery company in America. Today, we’re on a mission to change the way the world interacts with energy, and we’re building a company and brand that puts power at the center of life. And we’re doing it by designing a dynamic culture where employee development, well-being, and safety come first. We’re 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
8–12+ 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.
Recruiter:
Amanda Frock ([email protected])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.
Starting salary/wage for this opportunity:
$217,477.41 to $289,969.87Compensation decisions will not be based on a candidate's salary history. You can learn more here (opens in new window).
This job description outlines the primary responsibilities, some essential job functions, and qualifications for the role. It may not include all essential functions, tasks, or requirements. If you are a qualified individual with a disability and you need reasonable accommodation during the hiring process or to perform this role, please contact us at [email protected] (opens in new window).
Sunrun is proud to be an equal opportunity employer that does not tolerate discrimination or harassment of any kind. We believe that empowering people and valuing their differences are essential for our mission of connecting people to the cleanest energy on earth. Learn more here: EEO | Sunrun (opens in new window)