Charge Robotics is a YC-backed startup building robots that build large-scale solar farms. Demand for new solar projects is booming (1/5th of all the solar that exists in the US was installed last year!), but today’s construction companies can’t keep up due to limited labor resources.

We thought this was insane, so we started working on robots to directly address this bottleneck and speed up the world’s transition to renewables.

We’re a small, fast moving company which means constant opportunity for learning and growth. You’ll have a large impact on the direction of our company and our product, which will be reflected in significant equity compensation. And you get to play with 🤖 giant robots 🤖.

If you are excited to work on interesting technical problems with direct climate impact, you’re going to fit right in.

About Charge

Charge Robotics is a Series A startup building robots that build solar farms.

Demand for new solar projects is booming (1 ⁄ 5 of all the solar that exists in the US was installed last year!), but today’s construction companies can’t keep up due to limited labor resources.

We thought this was insane, so we started working on robots to directly address this bottleneck and speed up the world’s transition to renewables.

Charge is a fast-moving company, which means constant opportunities for learning and growth. You’ll have a large impact on the direction of our company, and will be compensated accordingly.

If you are excited to work on interesting problems with direct climate impact, you’re going to fit right in at Charge Robotics.

Read more about Charge in recent press:

• Fast Company – Solar Building Robots to Solve One of Climate's Biggest Problems
• MIT News – Making solar projects cheaper and faster with portable factories
• YouTube – full video of our Gen1 robots building a solar farm

Charge’s funding:

We’re MIT-founded and backed by top generalist and climate tech investors, including Energy Impact Partners, Founders Fund, Lux Capital, and Y Combinator (S21).

What you’ll do

Reporting directly to the CEO, you'll flex between high-level strategy and hands-on execution, equipping leadership with clear data, streamlined processes, and an energized team culture:

• Simplify complexity & surface insights: consolidate scattered information into dashboards and analytics that help the CEO, board, and executive team make fast, data-driven decisions.
• Partner on fundraising & investor relations: refine pitch decks, coordinate diligence, track pipeline metrics, and keep investor updates flowing smoothly
• Prepare board materials: gather inputs, craft tight narratives, manage timelines, and drive follow-ups to keep our board of directors informed and engaged
• Become an expert in utility-scale solar: spearhead research projects that directly affect high-level company decisions
• Run daily office operations: track subscriptions, negotiate renewals, and uncover cost-saving opportunities. Order snacks and office supplies, receive packages, manage facilities vendors, and keep the workspace humming
• Drive culture & events: plan unforgettable team events and off-sites that reinforce our mission and values
• Aid HR, people ops, & policy implementation: coordinate onboarding, benefits, and employee lifecycle needs while drafting, implementing, and managing company policies and handbooks in partnership with external resources
• Support recruitment for leadership roles: draft JDs, strategize candidate sourcing, and help screen for amazing cultural and functional fit. Ensure a top tier candidate experience
• Manage external communications & brand presence: oversee website updates, LinkedIn content, and press opportunities while coordinating with leadership to ensure consistent messaging that highlights our mission and achievements
• Improve operational efficiency: audit internal workflows, identify bottlenecks, optimize resources, and anticipate downstream risks before they become fire drills

You

• Distill complexity into clear business insights and quantitative analytics that guide strategic decisions
• Have a sharp eye for operational efficiencies and love optimizing resources to unlock velocity
• Think several moves ahead, proactively anticipating risks and building the partnerships needed to achieve desired outcomes
• Communicate crisply and tactfully - whether crafting an investor memo or negotiating a vendor contract
• Have 4+ years’ experience in high-growth startups, management consulting, operations, and/or people-focused roles where juggling priorities under tight deadlines was the norm
• Are unfazed by shifting priorities and thrive in the fast-paced environment of a rapidly growing startup
• Are fluent in Microsoft PowerPoint and Excel
• Are based in or can relocate to the SF Bay Area
• Feel energized by our mission to mitigate climate change through automation and renewable energy

It’d also be nice if you

• Understand the fundamentals of HR compliance and policy management, and can liaise confidently with external stakeholders
• Have project-management experience to marshal initiatives for the CEO and leadership team
• Have produced board-level materials or supported Series B+ fundraising campaigns
• Have run multi-day offsites or large-scale company events
• Have managed vendor contracts, leases, or small facilities projects

Base pay is one element of our Total Rewards package which will also include comprehensive benefits and equity. The annual base salary range for this position is from $135,000 - $175,000. The actual base pay offered will be determined on factors such as years of relevant experience, skills, education, etc.

Equal Opportunity Employer

We are an equal opportunity employer and value diversity at our company. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, color, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, age, marital status, veteran status, or disability status.