Director of Software Engineering

Fervo Energy

Houston, TX

Full Time

Posted October 16, 2026

$269k - $300k

Energy Management

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Job Description

Fervo is hiring a Director of Software Engineering to build and lead the software organization responsible for our internal application layer.

Key Responsibilities

Own the internal application architecture. Define and maintain the architecture for Fervo-built applications, including application patterns, service boundaries, integrations, deployment models, observability, and application-level security. Partner closely with data, IT, cybersecurity, and business stakeholders to ensure Fervo’s software ecosystem is scalable, secure, maintainable, and built to evolve with the company.
Build business-facing software products. Lead the development of internal applications that translate data and operational context into clearer workflows, better visibility, and more effective decision-making. These may include workflow tools, reporting systems, dashboards, automation capabilities, and AI-enabled applications.
Work forward-deployed with operational teams. Embed directly with drilling engineers, wellfield operators, power plant technicians, and commercial leads to understand their workflows and pain points. Rapidly prototype and ship MVPs into live production environments, iterate with real users, and bring operational learnings back to the core engineering and data platform teams.
Lead a product-oriented engineering model. Build a software team that works closely with stakeholders across the business to translate ambiguous needs into deployed software. Balance embedded discovery with centralized architecture and engineering discipline so that Fervo’s software ecosystem compounds over time.
Build and lead the software engineering team. Hire, manage, and grow a team of full-stack engineers, backend engineers, and product managers. Establish engineering culture, delivery practices, technical standards, and operating rhythms that allow a small, high-leverage team to move quickly while building durable systems.
Advance Fervo’s use of AI-enabled applications. Partner with technical and business leaders to identify, prioritize, and deliver practical AI-enabled software capabilities. Focus on production-grade tools that improve workflows, reduce manual effort, and support better decision-making.
Establish engineering standards for the application stack. Set the practices that support high-quality software delivery, including CI/CD, testing, code review, documentation, observability, incident response, and application security. Partner with IT and cybersecurity on identity, access management, infrastructure standards, and enterprise security requirements.
Manage vendor and integration relationships. Own technical relationships for software vendors and integration partners that support Fervo’s internal application ecosystem.

Requirements

In the first year, you will have established Fervo’s software engineering function as a high-leverage partner to the business. You will have hired and developed a small team, defined the architecture for Fervo’s internal application layer, shipped production applications that improve critical workflows, and created a repeatable model for turning business needs into software products.
Longer term, your work will help Fervo build a connected, scalable software ecosystem that improves how teams access information, coordinate work, and make decisions as the company grows.

Benefits & Perks

Fervo offers a comprehensive benefits package designed to support your health, financial well-being, and life outside of work. Benefits for eligible employees include:
Medical, dental, and vision plan options
Employer-paid basic life insurance and short-term and long-term disability coverage
A 401(k) plan with a dollar-for-dollar company match
Flexible paid time off and paid parental leave
Family-building, fertility, hormonal health, pregnancy, postpartum, and parenting support through Carrot
A dependent care FSA for eligible child and elder care expenses
An annual Lifestyle Spending Account for eligible wellness expenses, including fitness, financial planning, pet insurance, and pet care
Employee ownership opportunities through Fervo’s Employee Stock Purchase Program, as well as stock option grants and bonus opportunities for eligible roles
Benefits and programs are subject to eligibility requirements and may change.