Engineering Manager - Community Solar at Arcadia

At Arcadia, we are on a mission to break the fossil fuel monopoly and accelerate the global transition to a decarbonized energy grid. Since 2014, we have empowered hundreds of thousands of consumers and businesses to access clean energy. Today, we are pushing even further with our industry-defining SaaS platform, Arc, which allows developers to build personalized energy experiences. We are a team of diverse thinkers who believe that tackling the climate crisis requires bold, creative perspectives. If you are passionate about the clean energy revolution and want to make a tangible impact, we would love to see what you can bring to our mission.

The opportunity

We are looking for a thoughtful and empathetic Engineering Manager to join our team in Chennai, India. In this role, you will lead, coach, and organize a group of 5 to 7 engineers who are building mission-critical services. You will act as a champion for your team, removing roadblocks and advocating for their professional growth while guiding them through complex technical challenges. You will sit at the intersection of engineering excellence and human-centric leadership, ensuring we deliver scalable software that expands renewable energy access to millions of households.

A day in the life

• You will empower and guide a team of mission-driven engineers, helping them solve complex problems using our core stack, which includes Java, Python, Ruby on Rails, GraphQL, and React.
• You will collaborate with product, design, and marketing partners to define roadmaps and strategies that align our engineering efforts with broader business goals.
• You will provide ongoing mentorship to your direct reports, aligning their personal career aspirations with the needs of the team while fostering a culture of high performance and empathy.

Who you are

You are an experienced leader with 8 to 12 years of total experience, including at least 3 years in a team lead or management capacity. You have a proven track record of growing engineers and managing production-grade, high-volume applications. You are comfortable working in a hybrid environment and possess a strong grasp of modern development practices, including experience with AWS and Kubernetes. You communicate clearly, solve problems pragmatically, and are deeply committed to our mission of building a sustainable, clean-energy future. Proficiency in English is required for this role.

Why you'll love it here

We believe in supporting our people as much as we support the planet. When you join our team, you will enjoy a range of benefits designed to help you thrive both personally and professionally:

• A flexible hybrid work model that prioritizes your balance and productivity.
• Comprehensive medical insurance that covers you and up to five family members.
• Opportunities for professional development through our dedicated learning and development programs.
• Regular team engagement activities, rewards, and recognition to keep our culture vibrant and connected.
• The chance to work in a supportive, empathetic environment where diversity and trust are at the heart of everything we do.