PCGJP00003598 Senior Technical Architect Avail for w2 ref

Job Description HYBRID. This person can be out of state, but must be available to come in person to the Oakland office as needed, sometimes on relatively short notice (e.g., 1 week notice) at their own expense. Client laptop will be provided; if there are major delays, a supplier-provided or personal device may be required. Assigned work location: Oakland General Office (OGO) Campus. Department: PG&E Innovation Accelerator (Amplify venture) within Electrification and Decarbonization. Role: Senior Technical Architect (Technology Lead) supporting Amplify’s evolution from a manual pilot to a scaled platform by building automations that enable efficient operations today and partnering with PG&E IT and external vendors to implement an automated, customer-facing platform for tomorrow. Top Requirements: 1) 3+ years of software development or technical implementation experience, including: - Experience building systems that use AI, including agents or similar AI-powered tools - Experience rapidly prototyping and building with modern tools (low-code/no-code platforms, APIs, automation tools) 2) Strong collaborator able to work with startup teams, enterprise IT organizations, and external vendors 3) Comfort with uncertainty, ambiguity, and rapid iteration Department Overview: PG&E is one of the largest combined natural gas and electric companies in the U.S., headquartered in Oakland, with ~25,000 employees serving Northern and Central California. The Innovation Accelerator applies customer-centric startup methodologies to ideate, incubate, and scale new initiatives. Amplify helps customers go electric by creating digital products, services, and partnerships that simplify vehicle selection, incentives, installation, and grid connection. Position Summary: In the near term, rapidly prototype and implement automations using low-code/no-code tools to support a concierge-style EV pilot (EV selection, home assessment, charger installation). Build workflows, integrations, and AI-enhanced tools that enable personalized support at pilot scale. As the product proves value and prepares to scale, act as a technical advisor and bridge with PG&E IT and external vendors, translating product requirements and operational learnings into specifications for an automated platform serving customers across PG&E’s territory. Work in a fast-paced, startup-like environment while building toward enterprise scale. Reports to the Amplify General Manager. Responsibilities: - Rapidly build and iterate automations using low-code/no-code platforms to support pilot operations - Implement AI-enhanced tools, including an EV selection agent and online home assessment - Create workflows and integrations connecting application forms, scheduling, data tracking, and communications - Identify and automate manual processes; quickly prototype solutions - Collaborate with PG&E IT and external development vendors to translate requirements into technical specifications for the scaled platform - Serve as technical advisor during platform build-out, bridging startup and enterprise approaches - Partner with Product Manager to understand customer needs and rapidly test solutions Minimum Qualifications: - Bachelor of Science in Computer Science, Software Engineering, or related field - 3+ years of software development or technical implementation experience - Experience building AI systems (agents or similar AI-powered tools) - Experience with rapid prototyping and modern tools (low-code/no-code, APIs, automation) - Understanding of web technologies and system connectivity - Comfort with uncertainty, ambiguity, and rapid iteration - Pragmatic, scrappy problem-solver; strong collaborator with startup teams, enterprise IT, and external vendors Desired Qualifications: - Deep experience with LLMs, agentic AI, or advanced AI/ML systems - Experience with AI-assisted development tools (e.g., Cursor, Copilot) - Experience bridging pilot programs and enterprise systems - Product management exposure (customer interviews, writing user stories) - Familiarity with enterprise IT environments, processes, and requirements - Experience managing or collaborating with external development vendors - Startup or innovation lab experience - Understanding of EV adoption, home electrification, or energy programs - Passion for climate tech, clean energy, and customer experience Work Arrangement: Hybrid (remote plus onsite at Oakland General Office as needed; out-of-state candidates must travel to Oakland on short notice at own expense). Site: Oakland General Office (OGO) Campus, Oakland, CA. Additional: AgileOne will host a spotlight call on 11/13/25. Term: Start 12/01/2025; End 06/30/2027.