Manager, Software Engineering at Harbinger Motors

Garden Grove, California, United States

Harbinger Motors Logo
Not SpecifiedCompensation
Expert & Leadership (9+ years)Experience Level
Full TimeJob Type
UnknownVisa
Electric Vehicles, AutomotiveIndustries

Requirements

  • Experienced and dynamic Manager with a strong software engineering background
  • Deep technical expertise across multiple languages and frameworks, including TypeScript, React, Next.js, Python, and GoLang
  • Hands-on leader able to balance technical expertise with effective team management
  • Ability to lead, mentor, and grow a diverse team of full-stack software engineers
  • Experience in frontend (React/Next.js/TypeScript) and backend (Python/GoLang) development

Responsibilities

  • Lead by example, mentor, and grow a diverse team of full-stack software engineers, fostering technical excellence, collaboration, and continuous learning; actively participate in design, development, and debugging of complex features, contributing code as needed
  • Define and drive technical strategy and roadmap for full-stack development, aligning with product goals and architectural best practices; guide architectural decisions and complex technical challenges
  • Oversee end-to-end software development lifecycle for critical applications (Fleet Dashboard, EOL Tool, Diagnostic Tool, Feature Configurator, Log Viewer), ensuring timely delivery of high-quality, scalable solutions
  • Provide technical guidance and oversight in design, development, and implementation of complex systems; prototype solutions, tackle critical bugs, and optimize performance
  • Collaborate cross-functionally with product managers, UX/UI designers, and other teams to translate business requirements into technical specifications and deliver user-centric features and backend services
  • Establish and enforce coding standards for frontend and backend; conduct code reviews, provide feedback, contribute to codebase, and promote testing methodologies (unit, integration, e2e)
  • Participate in hiring, onboarding, performance reviews, and professional development of team members
  • Evaluate and improve engineering processes, tools, and practices to enhance efficiency, productivity, and predictability
  • Guide the team in technical problem solving

Skills

Full-Stack Development
Backend Services
User Interfaces
Software Architecture
Team Leadership
Mentoring
Technical Strategy
Code Development
Debugging

Harbinger Motors

Electric vehicle manufacturer for commercial use

About Harbinger Motors

Harbinger Motors manufactures electric vehicles specifically for the commercial sector, targeting businesses that need vehicles for delivery, public transportation, and logistics. Their unique chassis design enhances the driver's experience, safety, and productivity, making their vehicles user-friendly and efficient. The vehicles are equipped with drive-by-wire steering and are designed to be ready for autonomous driving. Harbinger Motors also emphasizes ergonomics, featuring a low floor height for improved driver comfort. Unlike many competitors, they utilize a data-driven approach to understand customer needs better, allowing them to offer tailored solutions and related services such as customer support and maintenance. The goal of Harbinger Motors is to transform the commercial vehicle industry by focusing on the needs of drivers and enhancing overall vehicle performance.

Gardena, CaliforniaHeadquarters
2021Year Founded
$71MTotal Funding
EARLY_VCCompany Stage
Robotics & Automation, Automotive & TransportationIndustries
201-500Employees

Benefits

Health Insurance
Dental Insurance
Vision Insurance
Stock Options
Unlimited Paid Time Off
Paid Vacation
Meal Benefits

Risks

Increased competition from legacy manufacturers may impact Harbinger's market share.
Over-reliance on large customers like THOR Industries poses financial risks.
Rapid expansion could lead to operational challenges and quality control issues.

Differentiation

Harbinger offers a unique EV platform with zero acquisition premium.
The company focuses on driver experience, safety, and productivity in commercial vehicles.
Harbinger's vehicles are autonomous-ready with drive-by-wire steering and ergonomic design.

Upsides

Harbinger secured $400M in pre-orders, indicating strong market demand.
The company raised $73M in Series A funding, supporting growth and expansion.
Harbinger's focus on medium-duty EVs aligns with rising urban logistics needs.

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