Head of Grid and Energy Service Analytics

Q-Cells North America • Santa Clara, CA

302d

About The Position

QCELLS is seeking a visionary and experienced Head of Energy and Grid Service Application Development to lead and drive our software development efforts in energy and grid services. This role will oversee the design, development, and delivery of cutting-edge energy management solutions tailored for the U.S. market, with a focus on driving innovation, meeting customer needs, and optimizing grid operations. As a senior leader, you will manage a large team and play a pivotal role in shaping the direction of our energy and grid service applications, including DERMS, VPP, energy trading, forecasting, optimal control, and energy storage dispatch optimization.

Requirements

• Proven experience in software engineering, architecture, and cloud computing.
• Strong understanding of energy trading platforms, DERMS, VPP, forecasting, optimal control, and energy storage dispatch optimization.
• Deep understanding of U.S. energy markets, including CAISO, NYISO, and other regional systems.
• Proven track record of successfully delivering energy management solutions tailored for these markets.
• Comprehensive knowledge of customer needs in the utility and energy services market.
• 10+ years of experience managing large software development teams (50+ members).
• Strong leadership and interpersonal skills to inspire, guide, and grow high-performing teams.
• Bachelor's or Master's degree in Computer Science, Software Engineering, Electrical Engineering, or a related field. Advanced degrees preferred.

Responsibilities

• Build a collaborative culture that emphasizes innovation, accountability, and excellence in execution.
• Oversee the development of robust, scalable software systems for energy trading, DERMS, VPP, forecasting, and optimization applications.
• Ensure best practices in software engineering, architecture, and cloud computing are implemented across teams.
• Drive product development tailored to U.S. energy markets, including CAISO, NYISO, PJM, and ERCOT.
• Ensure compliance with regulatory requirements and integration of market-specific functionalities.
• Deeply understand customer needs in the utility and energy services sector to inform product development.
• Act as the bridge between technical teams and market-facing stakeholders to ensure alignment with market demands.
• Own the delivery of energy management solutions, from inception to release, ensuring quality, scalability, and timeliness.
• Leverage forecasting and optimal control techniques to deliver superior energy storage dispatch optimization and operational efficiencies.
• Define and execute the roadmap for energy and grid service applications, aligning with company goals and market opportunities.
• Collaborate with other leaders to identify opportunities for innovation and expansion in the energy market.

Benefits

• Be at the forefront of energy innovation, shaping the future of energy and grid services.
• Work with a dynamic, talented team passionate about creating impactful solutions for the energy market.

What This Job Offers

• Career Level: Senior
• Industry: Utilities
• Education Level: Bachelor's degree