Sr Manager, Software Engineering (VPP)

EG4 Electronics; Dallas, Northern (TX, KY); Hybrid; USD 155,000 - 175,000; Full time

Job summary

EG4 Electronics in Dallas, TX seeks a Sr Manager, Software Engineering to provide hands-on technical and architectural leadership across product, platform, and integration initiatives. You will drive delivery with Agile practices while mentoring engineers and guiding architecture.

The ideal candidate is a hands-on architect/engineer proficient in Angular, React, Java, Python and AWS, with strong full-stack development experience and a track record of leading Agile teams.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Computer Science, Electrical Engineering, or related field.
• 8+ years of hands-on software engineering experience with 2–3 years leading or mentoring teams.
• Proven coding and architectural experience in front-end: Angular/React; back-end: Java/Python; cloud: AWS.
• Experience with Agile teams (Scrum/Kanban) and managing multiple projects.

Responsibilities

• Design and execute software engineering strategy aligned with product goals and architecture.
• Lead, coach, and mentor a team of engineers, fostering ownership and continuous improvement.
• Manage 5–6 concurrent projects using Agile methodologies and remove roadblocks for timely delivery.
• Hands-on development of full-stack applications (Angular, React, Java, Python) and cloud architecture on AWS.
• Drive API development, third-party integrations, and compliance with safety and UL standards.
• Collaborate with product, hardware, and compliance teams to plan and launch new products.

Skills

Leadership

Agile methodologies

Communication

Education

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

Tools

Angular

React

Java

Python

AWS

Job description

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Sr Manager, Software Engineering

FullTime Senior Management Dallas, TX, US

30+ days ago Requisition ID: 1989

Salary Range: $155,000.00 To $175,000.00 Annually

POSITION SUMMARY

The Sr. Manager, Software Engineering will provide hands-on technical and architectural leadership spanningproduct, platform, and integration initiatives. This role requires a tactful, action-oriented leader whostays deeply involved in architecture and day-to-day engineering execution—driving delivery through Agile methodologies—while coaching and mentoring engineersandbuilding a high-performing team aligned with EG4’s mission.

The ideal candidateis a hands-on architect and engineer, proficient in Angular, React, Java, Python, and AWS cloud services, with strong full-stack application development experience and a proven track record of leading Agile teams. Experience with VPPs, solar market operations, third-party API integrations, and firmware collaboration for safety and UL compliance is strongly preferred.

CORE RESPONSIBILITIES

• Designandexecutethe software engineering strategyin alignmentwith EG4’s product and business goals, ensuring scalability, security, and maintainability.
• Lead, coach, and mentor a team of engineers, fostering a culture of ownership, accountability, and continuous improvement.
• Manage 5-6 concurrent projects using Agile methodologies (Scrum/Kanban)—including sprint planning,backlog grooming, and iterative releases—providing tactfulleadership to remove roadblocks, gain cross-functional alignment, and ensuretimelydelivery.
• Directly accountable toarchitect, design, and hands-on develop full-stack applications (Angular, React, Java, Python) supporting EG4’s monitoring platforms, EMS, and customer-facing solutions.
• Lead and hands-on contribute to cloudarchitecture anddevelopment on AWS, implementing best practices for CI/CD, infrastructure-as-code, and scalable, cost-efficientdeployments.
• Drive API development and third-party integrations, supporting VPP participation, utility interfaces, and TPO (Third-Party Ownership) models.
• Collaborate with firmware engineering teams to align software development with device-level firmware logic, safety, and UL/IEEE compliance requirements.
• Establish andmaintainengineering bestpractices, including code reviews, testing, and documentation standards.
• Work closely with product management, hardware, and compliance teams to plan, build, and launch new products supporting EG4’s roadmap.
• Guide the implementation of monitoring, analytics, and observability frameworks for deployed applications and services.
• Stay informed on industry trends and compliance standards (UL1741, UL1973, Sunspec and IEEE 2030.5) and proactively align the software roadmap to evolving requirements.

QUALIFICATIONS

Required Experience:

• Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Computer Science , Electrical Engineering, or a related technical field.
• 8+ years of hands-on software engineering experience with at least 2-3 years leading or mentoring engineering teams.
• Proven hands-on coding and architectural experience in:
• Front-end: Angular, React;Back-end: Java, Python;Cloud: AWS(deep, hands-on), CI/CD, container orchestration.
• Experience with full-stack application development and deployment in production environments.
• Knowledge of solar and energy storage systems, VPP frameworks, and utility program integration.
• Experience with third-party API integrations.
• Familiarity withsolarcompliance standards and applying them in product development.
• Strong leadership and coaching skills, witha track recordof developing engineering talent.
• Demonstrated experience leading Agile teams (Scrum/Kanban) and managing 5-6 concurrent projects from planning through delivery.
• Excellent communication and the ability to work tactfully across teams to align priorities and deliver results.

Preferred Background:

• Experience in the solar and renewable energy sector.
• Familiarity with firmware development and hardware/software integration.
• Understanding ofTPO business models and grid-interactive energy systems.
• Experience implementing monitoring, observability, and edge device communication protocols.

Physical Requirements

This position may require the ability to perform tasks that involve sitting, standing, walking, lifting 25+ lbs , computer work, and other physical activities. Candidates should be able to meet these physical demands with or without reasonable accommodations.