ALSO
electric mobility
SeniorEmbeddedFirmwareManager,PropulsionandBattery
“Senior Embedded Firmware Manager, Propulsion and Battery at ALSO. Skills: Embedded firmware development, Propulsion and Battery systems, Technical Lead Management, C++, Python, Safety-critical systems. Lead, mentor, and grow a team of embedded firmware engineers focused on propulsion, motor control, and battery management systems. Stay hands-on: actively contribute to firmware architecture, code reviews, and key implementation work”
What You'll Achieve.
Deliver safe, high-performance vehicle experiences; Deliver firmware in safety-critical, time-sensitive, and resource-constrained; Deliver clear specifications
Industry & Context.
Root cause analysis
What They're Looking For.
Must Have
10+ years of embedded software and firmware development, 4+ years of direct people management, Deep, hands-on experience with propulsion systems, motor control firmware, battery management systems (BMS), or equivalent safety-critical embedded domains in automotive, e-mobility, robotics, or industrial applications, Expert in proficient in C++, Python, and bash scripting, Proven experience delivering firmware in safety-critical, time-sensitive, and resource-constrained, understanding of control systems and vehicle system, Experience with low-level firmware development including drivers, bootloaders, and hardware bring-up, proficiency with real-time operating systems in safety-critical applications, Hands-on experience debugging in real-world environments using embedded diagnostics tools such as oscilloscopes, logic analyzers, and JTAG
Nice to Have
Familiarity with MATLAB/Simulink or similar model-based design and code-generation toolchains, Familiarity with functional safety concepts (e.g., MISRA, ISO 26262, or equivalent), Familiarity with electric drivetrains, battery technology, and common vehicle communication protocols and peripherals (e.g., CAN, ADC, IMU, force sensors), Experience with CI/CD and test automation applied to consumer-facing, SW-enabled hardware, Familiarity with static analysis and linting tools
What You'll Do.
and grow a team of embedded firmware engineers focused on propulsion
and battery management systems
Stay hands-on: actively contribute to firmware architecture
and key implementation work
Drive the architectural design
and testing of firmware across multiple vehicle programs
Lead high-impact vehicle integration workstreams
Oversee the entire software development lifecycle for propulsion firmware and related controls
Champion best practices in embedded firmware development
Manage project priorities
Engage with third-party vendors and contract engineering firms
How You'll Work.
Team & Collaboration
Partnering closely with Electrical, Mechanical, Controls, and Test Engineering; Collaborate with Electrical, Mechanical, Controls, and Test Engineering to design and document the SW integration workflow; Cross-functional collaboration skills
Communication Scope
Communicate risks and status clearly to leadership; Excellent communication skills
Process & Methodology
Manage project priorities, resource allocation, and timelines, Communicate risks and status clearly to leadership, Managing execution
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