Director of Development Engineering
Oklo · Santa Clara, CA or Remote
Posted 13 days ago · $225,000-$275,000
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Is this posting real?
- This role has been open
- 13 days Oklo's roles stay open a median of 45 days
- Reposted
- No
- Salary listed
- Yes 97% of Oklo's roles list one
- Ghost-job risk at Oklo
- high 39 stale, 3 reposted of 72 open
- Hiring momentum
- 100 roles opened in the last 90 days ↑ up vs. the prior 90 days
- Last confirmed on the employer's board
- 2026-09-17
Measured from postings appearing on and disappearing from Oklo's own greenhouse board since 2026-08-03. Full hiring picture for Oklo.
About this role
The Director of Development Engineering at Oklo will oversee civil, site, and nuclear engineering activities to prepare Aurora powerhouse sites for construction. Responsibilities include managing engineering deliverables, coordinating with internal and external teams, and ensuring compliance with regulatory requirements. The role also involves developing engineering standards and leading a team of engineers to address technical risks and project challenges.
- benefits
- 5/5
- freshness
- 4/5
- career value
- 4/5
- role clarity
- 5/5
- pay transparency
- 5/5
Scored from the posting itself — how clearly the role is described, how much it says about pay and benefits, and how recently it was listed. Not a judgement of Oklo as an employer.
What you need
- 12+ years in energy, infrastructure, advanced manufacturing or data center project development engineering
- At least 5 years in a leadership role
- Strong civil/site engineering background
- Experience producing engineering deliverables for project financing and EPC handoff
- PE license strongly preferred
- Experience with DOE or NRC-regulated facilities
What you get
- Salary: $225,000-$275,000
- Flexible time off
- Equity
- Bonuses
- Competitive pay
- 401(k)
Worth weighing
- Remote employees must travel to headquarters twice a quarter
- First two weeks of onboarding require in-person attendance at headquarters
- Candidates must meet the definition of a U.S. person under applicable laws
Summarised from Oklo's posting. Read the full original.
Listed by Oklo on their greenhouse job board, last confirmed open on 2026-09-17. PitchMeAI is not the employer.
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