Engineering Manager, Platform
Harbinger Motors Inc.
| Company | Harbinger Motors Inc. |
| Category | Engineering |
| Location | Garden Grove |
| Remote | On-site (inferred) |
| Employment | Not stated |
| Level | Manager |
| Salary | Not stated by the employer |
| Posted | 21 Jul 2026 |
| Last verified | 30 Jul 2026 |
| Source | Employer career page (greenhouse) |
Description
About Harbinger
Harbinger is an American commercial electric vehicle (EV) company on a mission to transform an industry starving for innovation. Harbinger’s best-in-class team of EV, battery, and drivetrain experts have pooled their deep experience to bring a first-of-its-kind EV platform to support the growing demand for medium-duty EVs and Hybrids. Harbinger: Familiar Form, Revolutionary Foundation. Role Overview
As Engineering Manager, you will lead our multidisciplinary Platform team (Frontend, Backend, and DevOps) in Garden Grove, CA. You will drive the development of critical initiatives, including the Fleet dashboard, payment integration systems, and vehicle configuration tools, while acting as a strategic bridge between firmware and software engineering. In this role, you will resolve cross-functional conflicts, manage prioritization, and foster a culture of technical excellence and delivery.
Key Responsibilities
Lead and grow the Platform team across Frontend, Backend, and DevOps.
Manage high-impact platform projects, specifically the Fleet dashboard, payment integration, and vehicle configuration services.
Provide architectural guidance, focusing on solid firmware integration and robust system design.
Resolve cross-functional conflicts and drive prioritization to ensure successful project delivery.
Foster a collaborative team culture focused on end-to-end delivery and technical excellence.
Required Skills & Experience
Deep technical expertise with solid architectural understanding and hands-on experience in React and GoLang.
Proven track record of cross-functional leadership and end-to-end delivery.
Experience with telemetry, real-time data visualization, and geospatial dashboards.
Domain agility: Automotive experience is not a requirement; we value the ability to transfer expertise from other domains (e.g., mapping, consumer applications).
Preferred Qualifications
Experience with IoT, telemetry, and real-time distributed systems.
Familiarity with workflow management tools such as Jira.
Background in vehicle or asset tracking systems.
Key Benefits & Perks:
Comprehensive Health, Dental & Vision (HDV) – 100% employee covered
Early-stage Stock Options
Robust Retirement Savings (401k, HSA, FSA)
Generous Paid Time Off (PTO) & Parental Leave
Annual Vacation Bonus
Wellness & Fertility Benefits
Cell Phone Stipend
Complimentary Meals & Stocked Kitchens
California Pay Range $180,000 — $220,000 USD Equal Opportunity
Harbinger is an equal opportunity employer and complies with all applicable federal, state, and local fair employment practices laws. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, national origin, ancestry, sex, sexual orientation, gender, gender expression, gender identity, genetic information or characteristics, physical or mental disability, marital/domestic partner status, age, military/veteran status, medical condition, or any other characteristic protected by law.
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