Software Engineering Manager – Backend

Qcells North America

San Francisco (CA)

On-site

USD 150,000 - 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 systems powering our mobile and web applications and device software.

You’ll manage a team of engineers across time zones, partner with Product, Mobile, Web, and Hardware teams, and drive strategy, execution, and reliability for scalable cloud-based services that support residential solar solutions.

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 experience with distributed systems, cloud platforms (AWS/Azure), REST APIs, event-driven systems, and databases.
Proven track record building and operating production microservices at scale.
Excellent communication and cross‑team collaboration skills.

Responsibilities

Define and execute the backend technical roadmap for mobile, web, and device software experiences.
Own backend architecture including microservices, data models, APIs, event streams, and integration patterns.
Lead, mentor, and grow a global team of backend engineers across time zones.
Collaborate with Product, Mobile, Web, SQA, and Hardware teams to deliver cohesive customer experiences.

Skills

Distributed systems

Cloud platforms

REST APIs

Event-driven

Databases

Communication

Leadership

Global collaboration

Education

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

Tools

AWS

Azure

Microservices

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‑assistant 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