Software Engineering Manager – Backend

Qcells North America

Santa Clara (CA)

On-site

USD 180,000 - 240,000

Full time

2 days ago

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Job summary

Hanwha Q CELLS America Inc. is seeking a Backend Engineering Manager to lead the architecture, development, and operation of scalable backend services powering our solar ecosystem.

You’ll oversee cloud-based microservices, data models, and API design, collaborating with product, mobile, web, TPM, and hardware teams across regions. In this role you will mentor a distributed team, drive technical strategy, ensure reliability and security, and align backend roadmaps with business goals to deliver

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.

Responsibilities

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.
Lead, mentor, and grow a high‑performing team of backend engineers across multiple time zones.

Skills

Backend development

Distributed systems

Cloud platforms (Azure/AWS)

REST APIs

Event-driven architecture

SQL/NoSQL databases

Leadership/mentoring

Cross-functional collaboration

Education

Bachelor's or Master's in CS/SE

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