Director of Software Engineering, NX Designer
Nextracker Inc., Fremont, CA, United States
Job Description
Nextpower owns the world‑leading digital design and optimization platform which enables fully automated, AI‑driven engineering for grid‑scale solar. The Director of Software Engineering will lead the maintenance, development, and delivery of the next generation of cloud‑based, integrated system engineering platform.
This leader will drive software modernization, cloud‑native architecture, engineering excellence, AI‑readiness, and integration across globally distributed teams. They will ensure that the system evolves into a scalable digital platform for the full Nextpower product line.
Technical Leadership & Architecture
- Define the long‑term technical vision and architecture for the platform, transitioning from standalone tools to a unified cloud platform.
- Lead architectural modernization including microservices, event‑driven workflows, shared computation engines, scalable databases, and high‑performance optimization layers.
- Architect the next‑generation optimization platform enabling multi‑objective optimization, AI/ANN warm‑starting, evolutionary algorithms.
- Ensure systems support large‑scale computational loads, high availability, secure multi‑tenant access, modular design for future product expansion.
- Ensure engineering readiness for AI agents, optimization engines, and data‑driven automation.
Execution & Delivery
- Lead global software development teams (India and Brazil).
- Drive predictable, high‑quality software releases with clear milestones, testing, CI/CD, and DevOps automation.
- Own end‑to‑end software delivery: requirements → architecture → implementation → QA → production rollout.
People Leadership
- Manage and grow distributed engineering teams across India, Brazil, and the US (≈ 35 engineers across Software Development, QA, DevOps, analysts).
- Mentor engineering managers and technical leads; establish a culture of technical excellence, ownership, and innovation.
- Partner closely with Product Management to align roadmaps with engineering capacity and business priorities.
- Build organizational clarity across Product, R&D, PJE, Supply Chain, Sales, and Operations.
Required Skills & Experience
- 10 + years of experience leading cloud software engineering teams.
- Strong background in cloud architecture (Azure/AWS/GCP), distributed systems, and microservices.
- Experience in architecting complex computational platforms, ideally involving optimization, simulation, or engineering workflows.
- Expertise in backend architecture (Python, Node.js, Java, or similar); cloud‑native databases and caching strategies; DevOps, CI/CD, automated QA; scalable compute (containers, serverless, orchestration); API platforms and integration frameworks.
- Preferred: experience with optimization algorithms, AI/ML integration, agentic AI, or simulation engines.
Leadership Skills
- Proven ability to scale and lead multi‑country engineering teams.
- Strong collaboration with Product Management and cross‑functional stakeholders.
- Ability to manage large roadmaps, budgets, and complex technical dependencies.
- Excellent communication skills with ability to explain technical decisions at executive level.
Nextpower offers a comprehensive benefits package including health care coverage, dental and vision, 401(k) participation with company matching, company paid holidays and unlimited paid time off, generous discretionary bonuses, life and disability protection, and potential stock compensation. All plans comply with relevant documents. For more information, visit
Pay is based on market location and may vary based on experience, skills, education, and other factors. The annual salary range for this position is $240,000.00–$260,000.00 (California).
At Nextpower, we are driving the global energy transition with an integrated clean energy technology platform that combines intelligent structural, electrical, and digital solutions for utility‑scale power plants. Our portfolio enables faster project delivery, higher performance, and greater reliability, helping customers capture the full value of solar power. Our worldwide teams are redefining how solar power plants are designed, built, and operated with smart technology, data‑driven insights, and advanced automation.
Nextpower is an equal opportunity employer. We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees.