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To fully unlock the potential of this opportunity, Terabase is developing an interconnected software and construction automation platform. We work alongside project developers, owners, and engineering & construction firms to support the design, optimization, and construction of huge solar projects around the world. Our team is a blend of solar-industry veterans and newbies, thought-leaders, dreamers, software, electrical and mechanical engineers, coders, product managers, project managers, and sales and marketing professionals. We are based in Northern California, with several other offices in the United States and around the world.\nPosition Overview\nSoftware Engineering Manager is a senior-level, “player-coach” engineering role that combines direct technical contribution with team leadership responsibilities within the Terafab product area. This role is responsible for guiding the day-to-day execution, coordination, and technical direction of a team of software engineers while remaining a strong individual contributor. The manager serves as the primary interface between the Terafab software engineering team and adjacent hardware-focused teams including Autonomy, IoT, and Controls, defining and maintaining clear cross-team technical interfaces. This role reports to the Sr. Director of Software Data IoT and Autonomy.\nKey Responsibilities\nStrategic Technical Leadership\nDefine and drive technical strategy and architecture for Terafab’s manufacturing execution system (Fab) \nLead design and implementation of significant features, services, or architectural components within Fab \nDrive technical decisions and architectural direction for construction automation orchestration workflows \nDesign and implement complex data models, APIs, and system integrations that balance current needs with future scalability \nDefine, establish, and maintain technical interfaces between Fab software and adjacent systems including Autonomy, IoT, and Controls/SCADA \nIdentify and lead efforts to address technical debt, refactoring, and system modernization within Fab \nEstablish and evolve coding patterns, best practices, and technical standards within the team \nEvaluate and introduce new technologies, tools, or approaches that improve team productivity or product capabilities \nConduct thorough code reviews with a focus on architecture, maintainability, and knowledge transfer \nRepresent engineering in planning discussions with product and cross-functional stakeholders \nComplex Problem Solving and Execution\nResolve complex technical challenges that span multiple systems or have ambiguous requirements, particularly at the boundaries between Fab and hardware-adjacent systems \nProactively identify systemic issues, performance bottlenecks, or architectural limitations and drive resolution \nLead investigations into production issues, root cause analysis, and implementation of long-term fixes \nBalance technical perfection with business pragmatism, making strategic trade-offs that serve team and product goals \nContribute to technical planning, estimation, and risk assessment for major Fab initiatives \nServe as technical escalation point for production incidents requiring expert-level intervention \nPeople Management and Team Coordination\nManage a small team of software engineers, including performance oversight, career development, and regular 1:1s \nOwn and facilitate the team's scrum process: sprint planning, backlog grooming, daily standups, retrospectives, and sprint reviews, with support from senior management \nCoordinate task prioritization and delivery across the team, resolving blockers and managing dependencies \nServe as the primary point of coordination between the Fab engineering team and cross-functional partners including Autonomy, IoT, and Controls teams, with support from senior management on more strategic coordination and decisions \nTranslate product requirements and stakeholder needs into actionable technical work for the team \nMentor team members through code reviews, pairing sessions, and technical guidance \nRaise the technical bar for the team through knowledge sharing and establishing engineering best practices \nAssist the Sr. Director in engineering planning, resource estimation, and risk assessment for Fab initiatives \nContribute to engineering hiring, technical candidate assessment, and onboarding of new team members \nContribute positively to engineering culture, team process improvements, and cross-functional relationships \nRequirements\nGeneral Skill Requirements\nRequired\n10+ years of professional software engineering experience with demonstrated technical leadership across complex systems \nRecent experience shipping production code that you have written \nExpert proficiency in Python, Django framework, and building scalable backend services \nStrong architectural thinking with proven ability to design systems that scale across multiple dimensions (performance, team size, feature complexity) \nStrong experience with modern frontend frameworks, particularly Angular, including complex state management and performance optimization \nDeep experience with relational databases (PostgreSQL) and query optimization; proficiency with PostGIS for spatial data workloads \nProductive, non-dependent use of AI-assisted coding tools (e.g., Claude Code, Cursor), with demonstrated ability to set appropriate guardrails for junior engineers; balances velocity gains against code quality, long-term maintainability, and ensuring the team develops durable technical skills \nProven experience designing and implementing complex data models with intricate relationships and constraints \nDemonstrated experience defining and maintaining technical interfaces between software and hardware-adjacent systems (e.g., industrial automation, robotics, or IoT systems) \nPassion for developing other engineers through mentorship, goal-setting, and clear, direct communication \nHands-on experience participating in and facilitating agile/scrum processes including sprint planning, backlog management, and team velocity tracking \nCuriosity and an ability to adapt and rapidly learn new tools and technologies \nStrong bias toward action with proven ability to thrive in ambiguous, fast-changing environments \nExcellent communication and coordination skills across both technical and non-technical audiences \nExperience working effectively with distributed and cross-functional teams \nPreferred\nPrior experience managing or leading a small engineering team, including people management, performance feedback, and career development (strongly preferred) \nDavis, CA or regional presence for easier collaboration with hardware teams \nDeep experience with workflow orchestration or state machine systems, event-driven architectures, discrete event simulation, or industrial automation - particularly in the context of construction or manufacturing execution \nFamiliarity with hardware integration protocols and patterns relevant to construction robotics or field automation (e.g., Modbus, OPC-UA, MQTT, CAN bus, or similar) \nExperience with real-time monitoring and telemetry systems, edge computing, or IoT data pipelines \nStrong experience with cloud infrastructure and infrastructure as code (AWS, CloudFormation, Terraform) \nSubject matter expertise in construction technology, industrial automation, renewable energy systems, or related domains \nTrack record of technical and team leadership in fast-paced, high-growth startup or scale-up environments \nExperience with microservices architectures and distributed systems \nExperience with performance optimization, scaling, and reliability engineering \nBenefits\nCompensation And Benefits\nOur salary ranges are determined by role, level, and location. This role offers a base salary of $145,000- $180,000. Within each posted range, individual pay is determined (and may be greater or higher), dependent on work location and additional factors, including job-related skills, experience, and relevant education or training. Terabase offers competitive compensation along with a comprehensive benefits package, including:\nGenerous time off and holiday policy\nHybrid flexibility\nFlexible time off\nComprehensive benefits package\nCareer progression\n401k match\nStock options\nHome office set up allowance\nAnd much more!\nTerabase is an equal opportunity employer. We recruit, hire, employ, train, promote, and compensate individuals based on job-related qualifications and abilities. We strongly encourage people of all backgrounds to apply.\nWe do not discriminate for any reason including race, color, sex, gender, age, religion or religious creed, national origin, ancestry, citizenship, marital status, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, genetic information, physical or mental disability, military/ veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law.\nWe offer a welcoming and inclusive environment in service to one another, our products, the diverse consumers we represent, and the communities we call home.\nPrinciples only. This role is not open to receiving agency candidates, and any contingent submissions will not be considered. Terabase Energy does not utilize third-party recruitment agencies. 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