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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.