Senior Engineering Manager – Mobile Residential App

Qcells North America; San Francisco (CA); On-site; USD 180,000 - 220,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading solar energy company is seeking a Senior Engineering Manager to lead the development of next‑generation Mobile Residential Apps. You will drive the technical roadmap and manage a team of iOS and Android engineers while collaborating with product, design, and hardware teams. The ideal candidate will have over 8 years of software development experience and 5 years in engineering management to ensure high-performance mobile solutions for residential solar systems.

Qualifications

• 8+ years of software development experience.
• 5+ years in engineering management.
• Proven experience building mobile apps with native iOS and Android teams.

Responsibilities

• Define and execute the technical roadmap for residential mobile applications.
• Lead a high‑performing team of Swift (iOS) and Kotlin (Android) engineers.
• Collaborate with Product Management, UX/UI, QA, and Hardware Engineering.

Skills

Mobile architecture

IoT-connected device workflows

Strong communication skills

Stakeholder management

Agile methodology

Education

Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Computer Science

Job description

Senior Engineering Manager – Mobile Residential App

Base Pay Range

$180,000.00/yr - $220,000.00/yr

Description

Qcells is seeking a Senior Engineering Manager to lead the development of our next‑generation Mobile Residential Applications, a critical tool for residential solar homeowners and system installers. This role will drive the architecture, execution, and team culture behind a mobile‑first residential product suite that enables seamless on‑site commissioning of solar systems as well as homeowner experiences. You will lead a team of iOS and Android engineers, collaborating closely with engineers in Korea and India, and work closely with product, design, and hardware teams to deliver a robust, scalable, and intuitive mobile experience. The ideal candidate has deep expertise in mobile architecture, shared component systems, and IoT‑connected device workflows.

Responsibilities

Technical Leadership & Strategy

• Define and execute the technical roadmap for residential mobile applications, with a focus on performance, reliability, and scalability.
• Build screens to deliver consistent UX across platforms.
• Ensure seamless integration with Qcells’ EMS firmware and cloud backend.
• Champion best practices in mobile development, including CI/CD, observability, and performance profiling.

Engineering Excellence

• Establish and maintain high standards for code quality, testing, documentation, and operational excellence across all tooling teams.
• Implement metrics and KPIs to measure developer productivity and tool effectiveness.
• Promote a culture of continuous improvement and technical rigor.

Team Management & Execution

• Lead a high‑performing team of Swift (iOS) and Kotlin (Android) engineers.
• Provide career development support for direct reports, including mentoring, coaching, and performance reviews.
• Collaborate with globally distributed teams in Korea and India, fostering a strong async‑first culture with flexible overlap hours.
• Work with offshore contractors to ensure alignment with team goals and delivery standards.
• Drive agile execution, sprint planning, and delivery of high‑quality software.

Cross‑functional Collaboration

• Partner with Product Management, UX/UI, QA, and Hardware Engineering to deliver user‑centric solutions.
• Coordinate with the Cloud Backend team to integrate with telemetry data and device management.
• Advocate for customer needs and usability through close collaboration with partner teams.

Required Qualifications

• Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Computer Science, Electrical Engineering, or related field.
• 8+ years of software development experience, with 5+ years in engineering management.
• Proven experience building and launching mobile apps with native iOS and Android teams.
• Deep understanding of mobile architecture, shared component systems, and design systems.
• Good understanding of offline strategy, IoT protocols, and connected devices.
• Strong communication and stakeholder management skills.
• Comfortable working across time zones and cultures; experience with remote‑first teams.

Preferred Qualifications

• Solar Industry experience (Renewable).
• Direct experience in connected devices or field services.

Company Overview

Hanwha Q CELLS Technologies, Inc. is a subsidiary of Hanwha Q CELLS, one of the world’s largest and most recognized photovoltaic manufacturers for its high‑performance, high‑quality solar cells and modules. It is headquartered in Seoul, South Korea (Global Executive HQ), Talheim, Germany (Technology & Innovation HQ) and Santa Clara, CA, USA (HW and SW Product Development HQ). Through its growing global business network spanning Europe, North America, Asia, South America, Africa, and the Middle East, the company provides excellent services and long‑term partnerships to its customers in the utility, commercial, government, and residential markets.

Physical, Mental & Environmental Demands

Mobility

• Standing – 20% of time
• Sitting – 70% of time
• Walking – 10% of time

Strength

• Pulling – up to 10 Pounds
• Pushing – up to 10 Pounds
• Carrying – up to 10 Pounds
• Lifting – up to 10 Pounds

Dexterity

• Typing – Frequently
• Handling – Frequently
• Reaching – Frequently

Agility

• Turning – Frequently
• Twisting – Frequently
• Bending – Occasionally
• Crouching – Occasionally
• Balancing – Never
• Climbing – Never
• Crawling – Never
• Kneeling – Never

Salary Transparency

The salary range is required by the California Pay Transparency Act and may differ depending on the location of those candidates hired nationwide. Actual compensation is influenced by a wide array of factors including but not limited to skill set, education, licenses and certifications, essential job duties and requirements, and the necessary experience relative to the job’s minimum qualifications. This target salary range is for CA positions only and should not be interpreted as an offer of compensation.