Director of Project Development
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 Project Development at Oklo is responsible for managing the development pipeline of the Aurora powerhouse, overseeing multiple projects from site control to financial close. This role involves leading cross-functional teams, mentoring project developers, and ensuring projects meet schedules and budgets while coordinating with various internal and external stakeholders. The position requires a strong focus on clean energy and advanced fission technologies, as well as a commitment to teamwork and creative problem-solving in a fast-paced environment.
- benefits
- 5/5
- freshness
- 4/5
- career value
- 4/5
- role clarity
- 4/5
- 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 generation or large load project development
- Demonstrated track record advancing projects from greenfield to financial close
- Deep familiarity with the full development lifecycle: site control, permitting coordination, interconnection, and project financing
- Exceptional cross-functional leadership and stakeholder management skills
Nice to have
- Nuclear, utility-scale generation, or complex infrastructure experience strongly preferred
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 and be onsite for the first two weeks of onboarding
- The role requires a high degree of self-motivation and adaptability in a startup environment
- Candidates must be comfortable with a fast-paced, dynamic work culture
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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