Software Engineering Manager - Network

What do we do ?

Electra is accelerating the transition to electric vehicles and away from fossil-fueled cars. We remove the pain point of charging by providing:

• Really fast charge, around 20 mn to charge a car.
• Charging sites in urban areas, where people cannot charge at home.
• A leading charging experience, blending the physical and digital world seamlessly.

In 4 years, we have:

• Deployed 500 stations and over 1600 fast-charging points.
• Secured thousands of stations to establish Electra as a leader in the European market.
• Opened many offices in France and Europe.
• Raised over 750 million in equity and debt financing from renowned investors and institutions.
• Joined the French Tech Next 40 and won the European Scale-up of the Year 2024 award.
• Assembled a team of over 280 talents and this is just the beginning!

Your Mission

As a Software Engineering Manager within the Network team , you will play a pivotal role in driving the development of software that powers Electra's charging infrastructure. Based in Paris , this position offers the opportunity to manage a high-performing team, manage a real physical infrastructure, and shape the future of electric mobility.

This is an intense yet highly rewarding ride where you’ll make a tangible impact on the future of electric mobility.

Your Responsibilities

• Lead and mentor a team of talented engineers to ensure the delivery of robust, scalable, and innovative solutions on topics such as:
  • Infrastructure monitoring
  • Flawless communication with hundreds of 3rd-party service providers
  • Energy management
  • Evolution of industry-wide standards
• Foster a high-performing and collaborative team culture by actively engaging with team members, supporting career development, and addressing challenges.
• Take ownership of projects, from initial design to deployment and long-term maintenance, with a focus on ensuring reliability and scalability.
• Collaborate with the Product and Operations teams to align on roadmap priorities, negotiate project scopes, and manage timelines.
• Improve work organization to enhance delivery metrics and operational excellence.
• Deep dive into technical challenges when needed, providing hands-on support and guidance to the team.

Your Profile

• Education : Engineering degree in Computer Science, Software Engineering, or a related field.
• Experience : 5+ years in software development, with at least 2 years in a leadership role managing teams.
• Technical expertise :
  • Significant experience in backend and web development is a plus, as is experience in Ruby, Go or TypeScript .
  • Exposure to AWS or other cloud infrastructures is also a bonus.
  • Understanding of modern delivery practices, including continuous delivery.
• Leadership mindset :
  • A proven ability to inspire, motivate, and drive teams toward success in a fast-paced environment.
  • Demonstrated experience in improving engineering processes and fostering team growth.
  • A proactive approach to identifying and resolving bottlenecks or roadblocks.

What Electra offers you

• A leadership role in one of Europe’s fastest-growing tech scale-ups.
• An attractive compensation package.
• Office location in Paris 2 , with a flexible schedule of 3 days onsite and up to 2 days remote per week.
  
• Comprehensive benefits:
  • Alan health insurance (50% covered by Electra).
  • Meal vouchers via Swile Card (10/day, 50% covered).
  • 25 days of paid leave + 12 RTT days.
  • SYNTEC agreement benefits , including vacation bonuses and additional leave.
• Quarterly events bringing together the entire Electra team across Europe.

Join Electra and help us shape the future of electric mobility!

At Electra, we strive to create an environment where everyone feels comfortable, safe, and free to be themselves, fully expressing their potential. We are committed to equal opportunities and do not tolerate discrimination based on religion, cultural background, nationality, gender, sexual orientation, age, or disability.

Even if you don’t tick all the boxes, we encourage you to apply! We value potential, motivation, and a growth mindset just as much as experience.