Engineering Manager - Charging (f/m/d)

Our goal is to have a solar system on every roof, a storage unit in every house, and an electric car in every garage. Enpal makes this possible with an integrated total solution for decentralized energy—from solar systems and battery storage to wall boxes, smart meters, and heat pumps. At the heart of it all is our AI-powered platform Enpal.One+, which intelligently connects thousands of systems and efficiently optimizes electricity procurement and feed‑in on the energy market.

Are you ready for solutions that are more than just a promise and bring real quality of life to thousands of households every day? What you create at Enpal will deliver clean electricity tomorrow and bring about lasting change in how we use energy.

Role Overview

As Engineering Manager for our Charging team, you will lead a cross functional team of four engineers and a product manager to build the systems that turn electric vehicles into flexible energy assets - enabling bidirectional charging, smart cost‑optimized charging, and seamless integration with our virtual power plant.

You will work across backend systems, IoT communication, and mobile app experiences to create technology that helps customers charge at the cheapest and greenest times while supporting grid stability. This role is perfect for someone with experience in EV charging, mobility/OEM systems, or energy management who is ready to take on a new challenge.

What you will do

Lead and grow a high‑performing engineering team

• Manage and mentor a cross‑functional team delivering end‑to‑end EV charging capabilities
• Foster an inclusive, supportive engineering culture focused on learning, ownership, and impact

Drive backend architecture and technical direction

• Own the design and evolution of our charging backend services
• Ensure scalability, reliability, and performance across mission‑critical systems
• Guide architectural decisions that support future charging, flexibility, and energy use cases

Integrate charging systems across the Enpal ecosystem

• Build robust interfaces between backend services, the mobile app, and internal operational tools
• Collaborate with platform, data, and mobile teams to ensure seamless end‑to‑end experiences
• Oversee integrations with external partners, OEMs, and energy systems

Deliver customer‑centric charging features

• Work closely with product, operations, and energy teams to translate customer needs into technical solutions
• Ensure charging experiences are intuitive, reliable, and optimized for cost and sustainability

What you’ll bring

• Experience leading engineering teams, ideally in backend‑heavy or real‑time systems.
• Strong backend engineering skills in distributed systems, event‑driven design, and cloud‑native architectures.
• Strong backend engineering background and comfort working with app teams
• Leadership experience – formal or informal – in guiding engineers
• Curiosity, empathy, and a passion for accelerating the energy transition
• Experience with EV charging, OEM/mobility systems, IoT, or energy management can be beneficial

What we offer

• Work at Germany's first green unicorn – play an active role in shaping the solar energy transition.
• The sun shines all over the world – at Enpal, you'll work with a highly motivated, diverse team of over 65 nationalities.
• The ideal setup for your focus – we are convinced that excellent results are achieved when the conditions are right. That’s why we rely on a hybrid working concept that gives you the freedom to always work in the way that best suits your tasks. With Workflex, we offer you the opportunity to relocate abroad for up to 30 days a year, depending on your responsibilities.
• Grown‑up business & startup spirit – in our modern office in Berlin‑Friedrichshain, you'll find everything you need, from height‑adjustable desks and table tennis to stocked beverage fridges and barista coffee.
• Your kick‑start at Enpal – onboarding day with a welcome bag, buddy program, and a team that really supports you.
• Stay up to date & shape the future – transparent all‑hands meetings, short decision‑making processes, and an open feedback culture – without mistakes, there is no progress.
• The energy transition can only be achieved together – at Enpal, you can expect legendary team spirit and unforgettable team events.
• Your extra boost – 29 + 2 vacation days, discounted membership at Wellhub, and corporate benefits. Everything you need to help you achieve a good work‑life balance.

At Enpal, we are proud of the diversity of our team. No decisions are made on the basis of skin colour, religion or religious belief, ethnic or national origin, nationality, gender identity, sexual orientation, disability or age, either during recruitment or employment. Enpal stands for a safe workplace and takes action against discrimination and harassment of any kind.