Software Engineering Manager – Backend

Qcells North America

San Francisco (CA)

On-site

USD 170,000 - 230,000

Full time

2 days ago

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Job summary

Qcells North America is seeking a Backend Engineering Manager to lead the architecture, development, and operation of backend services powering our mobile and web applications, device systems, and homeowner experiences. You will guide a distributed team across time zones, shaping scalable, secure cloud-based platforms that support telemetry, workflows, asset management, and integrations.

You will partner with Product, Mobile, Web, TPM, and Hardware teams, drive technical strategy, and champion

Qualifications

8+ years of backend software development experience.
3+ years in engineering management leading backend teams.
Strong expertise in distributed systems and cloud platforms.
Experience with microservices architecture and scalable databases.
Excellent communication and cross-team alignment skills.
Willingness to travel up to 15%.
Experience with global/remote or multi-region teams.
Experience with solar/renewable energy or IoT a plus.

Responsibilities

Define and execute the backend technical roadmap for mobile, web, and device software.
Own backend architecture including microservices, data models, APIs, and event streams.
Ensure seamless integration with cloud services and device software.
Champion reliability, observability, security, and cloud-native deployments.
Lead, mentor, and grow backend engineers across multiple time zones.
Collaborate with Product, Mobile, Web, SQA, and Hardware teams.

Skills

Backend development

Distributed systems

Cloud platforms (AWS/Azure)

REST APIs

Event-driven architectures

Engineering management

Cross-team collaboration

Communication skills

Travel readiness

Global/remote team experience

Education

Bachelor's or Master's degree in Computer Science or related field

Tools

AWS

Azure

PostgreSQL

MongoDB

Kubernetes

Job description

POSITION DESCRIPTION

Qcells is seeking a Backend Engineering Manager to lead the architecture, development, and operation of backend systems that power our mobile and web applications, device systems, and homeowner experiences. These foundational backend services enable solar system adoption by supporting device telemetry, commissioning workflows, asset management/monitoring, integrations, and core business logic.

Description

In this role, you will manage a team of backend engineers focused on building reliable, secure, scalable, cloud-based distributed services. You’ll partner closely with Product, Mobile, Web, TPM, and Hardware teams while collaborating with global engineering teams in Korea, US and India. You will drive technical strategy, team execution, and operational excellence across all backend components supporting our residential ecosystem.

This role requires strong engineering leadership, hands‑on architectural depth, and a passion for building reliable, long‑lived platforms that serve homeowners, installers, and partners.

Responsibilities

Technical Leadership & Strategy

Define and execute the backend technical roadmap supporting mobile, web, and device software experiences.
Own backend architecture including microservices, data models, API standards, event streaming patterns, and integration frameworks.
Ensure seamless integration with cloud services, installer/monitoring tools, and device software.
Champion engineering best practices across scalability, reliability, observability, performance, and cloud-native deployments.
Establish standards for code quality, test automation, documentation, and data-driven operational excellence.

Team Management & Coaching

Lead, mentor, and grow a high-performing team of backend engineers across multiple time zones.
Conduct performance reviews, career development planning, and coaching for engineers at various levels.
Support global collaboration with engineering counterparts in Korea and India and manage engagements with contractors.

Cross-Functional Collaboration

Partner with Product Management to define backend requirements, technical scope, and delivery plans.
Work hand-in-hand with Mobile, Web, SQA, and Hardware teams to deliver cohesive customer experiences.
Align with security, devops, and data teams to maintain compliance and ensure platform robustness.

Required Qualifications

Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Computer Science, Software Engineering, or related field.
8+ years of backend software development experience.
3+ years in engineering management leading backend teams.
Strong technical expertise in distributed systems, cloud platforms (Azure or AWS), REST APIs, event-driven systems, and relational/non-relational databases.
Proven track record building and operating production microservices at scale.
Excellent communication, stakeholder management, and cross-team alignment skills.
Travel may be required up to 15%, depending on business needs.
Experience working with global, remote, or multi-region engineering teams.

Preferred Qualifications

Solar, renewable energy, energy management, or IoT-connected device experience.

USE OF AI TOOLS

As a technology organization, Qcells expects team members to leverage AI models and AI-assisted tools in their daily workflows where appropriate. Candidates should be comfortable working in an AI-augmented environment and applying sound judgment when using AI-generated outputs.

During the interview process, candidates will be asked to share examples of how they have used AI tools or models in their work.

Hanwha Q CELLS America Inc. (“HQCA”) is a Qcells company, one of the world’s largest manufacturers and providers of solar photovoltaic (PV) products and solutions. Headquartered in Irvine, California, HQCA has been rapidly expanding its business in North America through the expansion of products and solutions, including distributed energy solutions, direct-to-homeowner solar sales and financing, and EPC services. Weprovidean opportunity to be part of an exciting and growing world-class global business in an interesting and expanding industryofthe future.

Physical, Mental & Environmental Demands

To comply with the Rehabilitation Act of 1973 the essential physical, mental and environmental requirements for this job are listed below. These are requirements normally expected to perform regular job duties. Incumbent must be able to successfully perform all of the functions of the job with or without reasonable accommodation.

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 F

Handling F

Reaching F

Agility

Turning F

Twisting F

Bending O

Crouching O

Balancing N

Climbing N

Crawling N

Kneeling N

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.