Senior Software Development Manager

Job Description:

Job Title: Senior Software Development Manager – NCU Systems
Location: On-site – California
Company: Nextracker

About Us:
Nextracker is the industry leader in smart solar tracking solutions, powering solar farms around the world with cutting-edge technology. Our mission is to advance the clean energy transition with innovation and integrity. Our Network Control Unit (NCU) is the heart of our control infrastructure running mission critical software on Linux-based systems deployed across hundreds of remote sites.

Position Overview:
We are seeking a Senior Software Development Manager to lead the development of the NCU software platform within our solar tracker product line. This is an on-site position based in California and will be responsible for managing a high-performing team of embedded and application-level software developers.

This role involves technical leadership, hands-on guidance, and project ownership to ensure timely delivery of robust, scalable software running on our Linux-based NCU systems. You’ll play a critical role in both the strategy and execution of software features that enable real-time monitoring, control, and optimization of our solar tracking systems.

Key Responsibilities:

• Lead and mentor a team of software developers focused on the NCU (Linux-based) platform.
• Own and drive software project planning, prioritization, and delivery across multiple release cycles.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams including hardware, QA, cloud, and product management.
• Oversee task assignments, sprint planning, and progress tracking using agile methodologies.
• Ensure software quality through rigorous code reviews, testing practices, and DevOps processes.
• Contribute to architectural decisions and ensure maintainability and scalability of the codebase.
• Drive team development through coaching, training, and performance feedback.
• Facilitate technical problem-solving and remove roadblocks for the team.

Required Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in computer science, Electrical Engineering, or related field.
• 8+ years of software development experience, with 3+ years in leadership or managerial role.
• Strong proficiency in Linux-based systems (Ubuntu or similar), with deep understanding of system operations and scripting.
• Solid experience in JavaScript or equivalent modern programming languages (e.g., Python, TypeScript, Node.js).
• Proven ability to manage cross-functional software teams and deliver embedded/edge-level applications.
• Excellent communication, collaboration, and organizational skills.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Experience in embedded systems or edge computing environments.
• Familiarity with industrial protocols (e.g., Modbus, CAN, Zigbee) and real-time control systems.
• Experience with CI/CD pipelines and Git-based workflows.
• Understanding of networking and secure communication protocols (e.g., SSH, TLS).
• Knowledge of solar energy or other renewable energy systems.

Why Join Us:

• Help lead the digital transformation of the renewable energy space.
• Be part of a mission-driven, innovative team building critical infrastructure.
• Competitive compensation and benefits.
• Career growth in a fast-scaling industry.

Nextracker offers a comprehensive benefits package. We provide health care coverage, dental and vision, 401(K) participation including company matching, company paid holidays with unlimited paid time off, generous discretionary company bonuses, life and disability protection and more. Employees in certain positions may be eligible for stock compensation. All plans are in accordance with relevant plan documents. For more information on Nextracker’s benefits please view our company website at www.nextracker.com.

Pay is based on market location and may vary based on factors including experience, skills, education and other job-related reasons. The annual salary range for this position is Pay Range (Applicable to California) $200,000.00 - $230,000.00, dependent on level of experience.

NEXRSR

At Nextracker, we are leading in the energy transition, providing the most comprehensive portfolio of intelligent solar tracker and software solutions for solar power plants, as well as strategic services to capture the full value of solar power plants for our customers. Our talented worldwide teams are transforming PV plant performance every day with smart technology, data monitoring and analysis services.