Senior Manager, Software Engineering

ChargePoint; Bengaluru; On-site; INR 3,500,000 - 6,000,000; Full time

Job summary

ChargePoint is seeking a Senior Manager, Software Engineering in Bangalore to lead a distributed cloud-native services team. You will drive architecture, set technical direction, and collaborate with product, design, QA, and other engineering groups to deliver high-impact features.

The role requires 12+ years in cloud software development and 3+ years of leadership, with strong expertise in Java, Golang, Docker, Kubernetes, and OpenSearch. A Bachelor’s degree in CS is expected.

Qualifications

• 12+ years of cloud software development experience.
• 3+ years of leading and scaling software teams.
• Experience with scalable, secure, highly available systems.
• Proficient with AWS or GCP and containerized deployments.
• Strong fundamentals in design patterns and system architecture.

Responsibilities

• Lead and grow a large cloud-native services team.
• Drive architecture and development across projects.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to define priorities.
• Mentor engineers and ensure coding and testing best practices.
• Oversee contractors and internal engineers delivery.

Skills

Cloud architecture

AWS/GCP

Java

Golang

Docker

Kubernetes

OpenSearch

RabbitMQ/Kafka

Team leadership

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science

Tools

OpenSource tooling

Job description

About Us

With electric vehicles expected to be nearly 30% of new vehicle sales by 2025 and more than 50% by 2040, electric mobility is becoming a reality. ChargePoint (NYSE: CHPT) is at the center of this revolution, powering one of the world’s leading EV charging networks and a comprehensive set of hardware, software and mobile solutions for every charging need across North America and Europe. We bring together drivers, businesses, automakers, policymakers, utilities and other stakeholders to make e-mobility a global reality.

Since our founding in 2007, ChargePoint has focused solely on making the transition to electric easy for businesses, fleets and drivers. ChargePoint offers a once-in-a-lifetime opportunity to create an all-electric future and a trillion-dollar market.

At ChargePoint, we foster a positive and productive work environment by committing to live our values of Be Courageous, Charge Together, Love our Customers, Operate with Openness, and Relentlessly Pursue Awesome. These values guide how we show up every day, align, and work together to build a brighter future for all of us.

Join the team that is building the EV charging industry and make your mark on how people and goods will get everywhere they need to go, in any context, for generations to come.

Reports To

Senior Software Engineering Manager

What You Will Be Doing

The Software Engineering Manager will be responsible for managing and driving the execution of the Driver Services [Cloud Development] team and providing broad technical and architectural leadership to the team. He or she would work closely with Product Management, Design, QA and other software engineering teams

What You Will Bring to ChargePoint

• Lead and grow a high-performing engineering team building distributed, cloud-native services.
• Drive software architecture and development practices across multiple projects and services.
• Collaborate with Product Management, Design, QA, and cross-functional teams to define priorities and deliver high-impact features.
• Ensure that the architecture and design of solutions align with long-term business and technical goals.
• Foster a positive, inclusive, and technically rigorous team culture.
• Review and contribute to software design documents to meet evolving product requirements.
• Provide hands-on technical guidance where needed and ensure best practices in coding, testing, and operations.
• Manage a blended team of full-time engineers and contractors, ensuring alignment on quality, timelines, and delivery standards.

Requirements

• 12+ years of experience in cloud software development.
• 3+ years managing and scaling software engineering teams with multiple deliverables.
• Proven success in building scalable, secure, and highly available systems.
• Deep understanding of cloud architecture and infrastructure (preferably AWS/GCP).
• Experience with technologies such as Java, Golang, PHP, MySQL, RabbitMQ, Kafka, Docker, Kubernetes, and OpenSearch.
• Strong software engineering fundamentals, including design patterns and system architecture principles.
• A positive attitude toward AI adoption and a strong interest in exploring how AI can accelerate development and improve quality at scale within the software development lifecycle.
• Experience effectively managing contractors alongside internal engineering teams, including onboarding, performance tracking, and deliverable oversight.
• Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science or related field.

Why ChargePoint?

• Shape the future of clean mobility at a market-leading EV infrastructure company.
• Work on cutting-edge technologies in a fast-paced, high-growth environment.
• Be part of a mission-driven team that’s making a real-world impact.
• Competitive salary, benefits, and opportunities for career growth.

Location

Bangalore, India

We are committed to an inclusive and diverse team. ChargePoint is an equal opportunity employer. We do not discriminate based on race, color, ethnicity, ancestry, national origin, religion, sex, gender, gender identity, gender expression, sexual orientation, age, disability, veteran status, genetic information, marital status or any legally protected status.

If there is a match between your experiences/skills and the Company needs, we will contact you directly.

ChargePoint is an equal opportunity employer.
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