Sr. Manager, HW and SW System Integration and Architecture

POSITION DESCRIPTION

The System Integration Engineering Team is seeking an experienced, bright, self-motivated Sr. Manager of Hardware and Software Integration and Architecture. Description The successful candidate will ensure products and systems are integrated between hardware, firmware (embedded SW), cloud, and SW applications to ensure complete synergy of our solutions. This position will collaborate with product management and both hardware and software development teams to define the technical aspects of product and system requirements for our next generation products, including AC Modules, Inverters, Energy Storage Systems (ESS), energy management, home electrification, and integrated software for the North American market. This role will be the key point of contact between the system integration engineering team and the software development team to ensure requirements and solutions meet the needs of our customers. It will also collaborate on software level roadmaps, validation test plans, and schedules. Finally, the role will interface with sales and sustaining pre‑sales activities and define advanced configurations and applications needed for product launch and future market needs. This position reports to the Head of the System Integration and Architecture Team and will be based out of the Santa Clara, CA R&D Center. Travel is expected to be 20% to test facilities and Qcells offices. Responsibilities Collaborate with product management and development teams to ensure requirements meet systems level solution needs. Drive integration and system level planning across HW, FW, SW, and cloud layers. Own solution level product requirements. Own system software level testing for system integration engineering as part of the alpha validation phase, including commissioning, homeowner application, fleet application, and APIs. Act as the lead voice of customer for all UI/UX products and collaborate with product management to ensure delivery of best‑in‑class solutions. Administrator for system integration engineering Confluence and Jira platforms. Develop strategy proposals and drive lab testing automation and automated reporting. Support sales teams with pre‑sales activities, including product overview and training. Stay abreast of industry SW test standards and methods. Stay abreast of solar and storage industry trends and technologies. Required Qualifications B.S. in Engineering (Electrical, Computer Science) required; M.S. preferred. 10+ years of technical expertise in solar modules, solar inverters, energy storage, and grid‑tied/off‑grid HW and FW/SW systems. Extensive experience in complex system level requirements of features and functions. Extensive experience in end‑to‑end product level testing of complex systems, including validation of features and functional performance. Experience working with hardware and software development teams. Experience working with field‑facing sales, support, and sustaining teams. Experience testing apps and user interface tools. Proficiency in programming in Python or other languages. Experience defining and reviewing online and print copy documentation is a plus. Ability and proven experience to think creatively, learn quickly, and develop innovative solutions. Strong analytical and problem‑solving skills. Well‑organized and proven ability to manage both individual and collaborative team projects. Self‑motivated with the ability to work independently and with multiple teams in a fast‑paced environment. Excellent leadership, decision‑making, and cross‑functional collaboration skills. Strong communication skills with multi‑national teammates in the U.S. and other countries. Flexible, cross‑functional, proactive, can‑do attitude. Proficiency in Microsoft suite of products (Word, PowerPoint, Excel). Proficiency in Atlassian suite of SW tools (Confluence, JIRA). Preferred Qualifications Market and competitive intelligence. Experience managing the release of products to market. Lab and outdoor testing experience. Experience in solar and storage SW regulatory compliance. Experience testing with third‑party products. Experience with O&M and installer partners. Experience working in a start‑up or fast‑paced growth environment. Experience working in a global company with multi‑national teammates in the U.S. and other countries. Experience working with colleagues with different primary languages. Physical, Mental & Environmental Demands Essential physical, mental, and environmental requirements for this job are listed below. Incumbent must be able to successfully perform all of the functions of the job with or without reasonable accommodation. Mobility: Standing 20% of time, Sitting 70% of time, Walking 10% of time. Strength: Pulling, pushing, carrying, lifting up to 10 pounds. Dexterity: Typing (F), Handling (F), Reaching (F). Agility: Turning (F), Twisting (F), Bending (O), Crouching (O), Balancing (N), Climbing (N), Crawling (N), Kneeling (N). Salary and Compensation The salary range is required by the California Pay Transparency Act and may differ depending on the location of those candidates hired nationwide. Actual compensation is influenced by a wide array of factors including but not limited to skill set, education, licenses and certifications, essential job duties and requirements, and the necessary experience relative to the job’s minimum qualifications. This target salary range is for CA positions only and should not be interpreted as an offer of compensation. Equal Opportunity Employer Qcells is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability, or veteran status. #J-18808-Ljbffr Qcells North America