Software Engineering Manager (AI)

About the role

We are looking for a Software Engineering Manager to join our Grid & Energy Services division in a player-coach capacity. This role combines hands-on software engineering with engineering leadership responsibilities, spending approximately half of the time contributing directly to development work and the other half leading and developing a small team of software engineers. The team builds production-grade software platforms supporting AI-powered energy management systems operating across cloud infrastructure, real-time telemetry, and large-scale power systems serving mission-critical data center environments.

This role will work closely with product managers, subject matter experts, and peer engineering leaders to deliver scalable, reliable, and maintainable software solutions. The ideal candidate is a strong technical leader who remains deeply engaged in software engineering while effectively mentoring engineers, driving architectural decisions, and maintaining high engineering standards.

Location & Work Arrangement

This role is remote, however, the candidate(s) will be expected to relocate at their own expense to our onsite Houston location by Q1 in 2027. Q1 2027 is an approximate timeframe and is subject to change at any time.

Responsibilities

• Lead and manage a team of 3–5 software engineers, providing mentorship, performance feedback, and career development while supporting high-impact delivery across product teams.
• Contribute as a hands-on engineer (~50% of the time), writing production code, participating in code reviews, and owning key technical deliverables.
• Own system design and architecture for your teams’ domains, creating clear, precise, and testable technical specifications.
• Establish and uphold engineering standards across code quality, testing, documentation, and security—particularly for systems interacting with physical infrastructure.
• Guide engineers in effectively leveraging AI-assisted development tools, ensuring high-quality output and maintaining full ownership of delivered systems.
• Partner closely with product managers and subject matter experts to translate complex domain requirements into scalable, maintainable technical solutions.
• Conduct regular 1:1s and performance reviews, fostering a strong engineering culture focused on accountability, growth, and continuous improvement.
• Collaborate with peer engineering leaders to align on technical strategy, manage cross-team dependencies, and drive execution across the broader organization.

Requirements

• 10+ years of software engineering experience with demonstrated growth in technical leadership, system design, and architecture ownership.
• Proven experience leading engineering teams, including hiring, mentoring, performance management, and career development of direct reports.
• Strong software architecture and design experience with the ability to decompose complex distributed systems into scalable and maintainable services.
• Hands-on proficiency in Python and TypeScript, including experience writing and reviewing production-grade software.
• Experience building and operating cloud-native systems on Microsoft Azure, including Kubernetes, containerized services, and CI/CD pipelines.
• Experience leveraging AI-assisted software development tools and the ability to critically evaluate and guide AI-generated outputs.
• Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Software Engineering, or a related technical field, or equivalent professional experience.
• Ability to travel up to 10%.

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience building or operating software platforms in energy, utilities, or data center infrastructure environments.
• Hands-on experience with Azure AI Foundry or similar platforms for developing and deploying AI-powered applications.
• Experience designing or operating systems with governance controls or human-in-the-loop workflows, especially in safety-critical contexts.
• Proven ability to lead multiple small, concurrent teams rather than a single large team.
• Familiarity with OT/IT integration, edge computing, and industrial protocols such as Modbus, BACnet, or OPC-UA.

About the Company

Hanwha Q CELLS Technologies, Inc. is a subsidiary of Hanwha Q CELLS, one of the world’s largest and most recognized photovoltaic manufacturers for its high-performance, high-quality solar cells and modules. It is headquartered in Seoul, South Korea (Global Executive HQ), Talheim, Germany (Technology & Innovation HQ), and Santa Clara, CA, USA (HW and SW Product Development HQ). Through its growing global business network spanning Europe, North America, Asia, South America, Africa, and the Middle East, the company provides excellent services and long-term partnerships to its customers in the utility, commercial, government, and residential markets. Hanwha Q CELLS is a flagship company of Hanwha Group, a FORTUNE Global 500 firm and a Top 7 business enterprise in South Korea.

Physical, Mental & Environmental Demands

• 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 (F = Frequently, O = Occasionally, N = Never):
  • Typing F
  • Handling F
  • Reaching F
• Agility (F = Frequently, O = Occasionally, N = Never):
  • Turning F
  • Twisting F
  • Bending O
  • Crouching O
  • Balancing N
  • Climbing N
  • Crawling N
  • Kneeling N