Head of Product

Head of Product - Virtual Inspections

Solar

APP Foundation |

Location:

Remote (within the State of CA)

Solar

APP is cutting the costs of the clean energy transition, making it so that everyone can afford to power their lives with clean energy. Our automated plan review and permitting software reduces soft costs by turning a weeks-long bureaucratic process into instant approval. We're already deployed in over 500 cities across 17 states, with more than 120,000 permits issued, representing over 800,000 kW of clean energy.

We're growing fast to expand our impact, developing capabilities to conduct virtual inspections once permitted projects are complete. This will allow us to serve governments and contractors with an end-to-end solution for streamlining residential projects. Join a team building tools that enable safe, automated, and instantaneous permitting and inspections for solar, storage, EV charging, and other clean energy technologies.

We're seeking a Head of Product to own the full 0-1 lifecycle of Solar

APP's Virtual Inspection product line from the ground up, and you'll have something most early-stage product leaders dream of: a proven distribution model, an established user base, and immediate access to a massive market. This is a rare opportunity to join a founding team increasing access to affordable solar energy for individuals, families, and businesses across the country.

You’ll work across engineering, product, contractors, inspectors, regulators, and funders to build a tool that meets national standards while staying practical and intuitive for users in the field. One day you’ll be analyzing building codes, the next you’ll be writing tickets with engineers or testing prototypes with inspectors on actual job sites.

If you're excited about owning an entire multi-platform digital product from inception to launch and beyond, thrive in a "we'll figure it out" environment, and are passionate about accelerating clean energy adoption, this is the role for you.

Reports to: Chief Technology Officer (CTO)

Who you'll work closely with: cross-functional delivery, tech, and operations team members

This role centers on owning the full lifecycle of Solar

APP's Virtual Inspection product, including research and strategy through prototyping, pilots, and launch. You'll translate complex regulatory and field requirements into a clear product roadmap, drive cross-functional alignment, and deliver a tool that meets jurisdictional standards while accelerating clean‑energy adoption. This role will also require some in‑state travel within California to strengthen relationships with end users, conduct research, and complete product testing.

Own research, strategy, design, and delivery for Solar

APP's Virtual Inspection offering.

• Manage the entire lifecycle of product development, from concept to launch, with a self‑directed, innovative, and user‑centered mindset
• Conduct independent research on inspection requirements, building codes, and field practices
• Translate insights into product direction, requirements, and prototypes
• Develop scalable roadmap aligned with the state of CA and national standards
• Prioritize features, make trade‑offs, and drive outcome‑focused execution
• Test prototypes with inspectors, cities and counties, and contractors to ensure usability and compliance across multiple platforms (desktop and mobile)
• Ship product updates iteratively while maintaining quality standards and learning from each release

Ensure the product delivers measurable value for real‑world partners.

• Collect and synthesize field‑level feedback to guide rapid iteration
• Plan and execute pilots with jurisdictions, including measurement of outcomes
• Prepare documentation, training materials, and workflows for early adopters
• Establish clear criteria for success and evaluate product‑market readiness

Serve as the trusted point of contact across internal and external partners.

• Provide regular updates to internal leadership, funders, and external stakeholders
• Collaborate with the…