Senior Engineering Manager – Mobile Residential App

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

Job summary

A leading renewable energy company is seeking a Senior Engineering Manager to oversee the development of mobile applications for residential solar homeowners. This role involves defining technical roadmaps, managing a high-perfoming team, and ensuring product alignment with user needs. The ideal candidate will possess extensive software development experience, strong mobile app knowledge, and excellent leadership skills. This is a full-time position based in Santa Clara, CA, offering a salary range of $180,000 – $220,000 per year.

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.

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 to deliver user‑centric solutions.

Skills

Software development

Engineering management

Mobile app development

Communication

Stakeholder management

Agile methodology

Cross-functional collaboration

Education

Bachelor's or Master's degree in Computer Science or Electrical Engineering

Job description

Senior Engineering Manager – Mobile Residential App

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.

Base Pay Range (US)

$180,000 – $220,000 per year.

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 in 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.

About Hanwha Q CELLS Technologies, Inc.

Hanwha Q CELLS Technologies, Inc. a subsidiary of Hanwha Q CELLS, is 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. Hanwha Q CELLS is a flagship company of Hanwha Group, a FORTUNE Global 500 firm and a Top 7 business enterprise in South Korea.

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 (F = Frequently, O = Occasionally, N = Never)
Typing: F
Handling: F
Reaching: F

Agility (F = Frequently, O = Occasionally, N = Never)
Turning: F
Twisting: F
Bending: O
Crouching: O
Balancing: N
Climbing: N
Crawling: N
Kneeling: N

Salary Information

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.

Seniority Level

Mid‑Senior level

Employment Type

Full‑time

Job Function

Engineering and Information Technology

Renewable Energy, Semiconductor Manufacturing

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