Full-Time

Senior IT Manager

Posted on 6/7/2025

Antora Energy

Antora Energy

201-500 employees

Thermal energy storage for industrial heat

Compensation Overview

$150k - $190k/yr

+ Stock options + 401K with employer contributions + Paid time off + Flex spending accounts + Life and disability insurance

San Jose, CA, USA

In Person

Category
IT & Security (2)
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Required Skills
Risk Management
Requirements
  • 5+ years of experience in IT management.
  • Strong understanding of IT infrastructure, network management, and cybersecurity best practices.
  • Experience in managing IT projects, including planning, execution, and budget management.
  • Excellent leadership and team management skills, with the ability to inspire and motivate.
  • Strong problem-solving abilities and analytical skills.
  • Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to interact effectively with all levels of the organization.
Responsibilities
  • Manage and oversee the IT infrastructure, ensuring reliable operation of IT services including help desk, network security, software applications, and hardware/laptop systems.
  • Collaborate with cross-functional teams to identify IT needs and provide technology solutions that enhance productivity and support innovation in hardware development.
  • Lead IT projects, including the selection and deployment of hardware and software, ensuring timely completion within budget.
  • Establish and maintain IT policies and systems that comply with industry standards and regulations, with an emphasis on data security and intellectual property protection.
  • Manage vendor relationships, negotiating contracts and ensuring the delivery of high-quality services and products.
  • Provide leadership and direction to the IT team, fostering a culture of continuous improvement and professional development.
  • Stay abreast of emerging technologies and trends in IT and climate technology, evaluating and recommending tools and technologies that can enhance our hardware development efforts.
  • Ensure effective disaster recovery and business continuity plans are in place and tested regularly.
Desired Qualifications
  • Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, or a related field. Master’s degree is a plus.
  • Experience in a technology-driven or hardware manufacturing/development environment.

Antora Energy provides zero-carbon heat and power for heavy industry by storing renewable energy as heat using thermal energy storage with carbon blocks as a thermal battery. Excess solar and wind energy is converted into heat and stored, then delivered on demand as electricity or industrial process heat up to 1500°C. This approach targets industries that require large amounts of heat, offering a practical decarbonization option where traditional batteries can’t reach the necessary temperatures or durations. The goal is to scale affordable renewable energy storage for heavy industry, unlocking a large multi-trillion-dollar market opportunity.

Company Size

201-500

Company Stage

Grant

Total Funding

$220M

Headquarters

Sunnyvale, California

Founded

2018

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Simplify's Take

What believers are saying

  • ARPA-E awarded $14.5 million in June 2024 to accelerate heat and power product launch.
  • San Jose factory and TPV manufacturing line enable scaled zero-emission production by 2024.
  • Con Edison partnership deploys batteries for New York City's clean heat goals.

What critics are saying

  • Rondo Energy's molten metal batteries operate at cement plants since 2024 with lower costs.
  • Lithium-ion prices at $80/kWh undercut Antora's TPV LCOE in 6-12 months.
  • Fresno pilot shows 15% efficiency drop after 500 cycles, triggering $50M liabilities.

What makes Antora Energy unique

  • Antora stores energy as heat in solid carbon blocks at 2,400°C for multi-day retention.
  • Thermophotovoltaic technology converts glowing carbon light to electricity at over 40% efficiency.
  • Factory-built modular thermal batteries fit shipping container footprints with 15 MWh capacity.

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Benefits

Health Insurance

Dental Insurance

Vision Insurance

Life Insurance

Disability Insurance

Health Savings Account/Flexible Spending Account

Unlimited Paid Time Off

401(k) Retirement Plan

401(k) Company Match

Paid Vacation

Paid Sick Leave

Paid Holidays

Paid Volunteer Time Off

Growth & Insights and Company News

Headcount

6 month growth

4%

1 year growth

0%

2 year growth

11%
Energy Update
Sep 10th, 2024
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EnerKnol
Jun 28th, 2024
Energy Department Awards $63 Million to Help Commercialize Novel Energy Technologies

California-based Antora Energy received $14.5 million in funding to commercialize its thermal battery technology.

Bakersfield.com
Jun 27th, 2024
Antora Energy Selected by ARPA-E for $14.5 Million Award to Accelerate Launch of Heat & Power Product

SUNNYVALE, Calif.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Jun 25, 2024--

Business Wire
Jun 25th, 2024
Antora Energy Selected by ARPA-E for $14.5 Million Award to Accelerate Launch of Heat & Power Product

Antora will partner with Con Edison, the utility that serves New York City and Westchester County, to help meet its ambitious clean heat and power goals for New Yorkers.

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