1d ago

Senior Embedded Firmware Manager, Propulsion and Battery

Palo Alto, CA

โœจ $170k-$220k / yearest.

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๐Ÿ’ผ About This Role

You'll lead a hands-on firmware team developing software for electric vehicle propulsion and battery systems at an electric mobility company. You'll own the full software lifecycle from architecture to production support, collaborating with cross-functional engineering teams. This role offers the chance to shape safety-critical embedded systems for innovative small EVs.

๐ŸŽฏ What You'll Do

  • Lead, mentor, and grow a team of embedded firmware engineers
  • Contribute to firmware architecture, code reviews, and key implementation
  • Drive architectural design and development of firmware across vehicle programs
  • Oversee software development lifecycle for propulsion firmware and controls

๐Ÿ“‹ Requirements

  • 10+ years of embedded software/firmware development
  • 4+ years of direct people management
  • Expert in C and proficient in C++, Python, bash
  • Deep experience with propulsion systems, motor control, or BMS

โœจ Nice to Have

  • Familiarity with MATLAB/Simulink model-based design
  • Experience with CI/CD and test automation for hardware products
  • Familiarity with functional safety (MISRA, ISO 26262)

๐ŸŽ Benefits & Perks

  • ๐Ÿฅ Robust health coverage (health, dental, vision up to 100% paid)
  • ๐Ÿผ Fertility and family-building benefits with Progyny
  • ๐Ÿ–๏ธ Flexible time off
  • ๐Ÿ’ฐ 401(k) match

๐Ÿ“จ Hiring Process

Estimated timeline: 3-5 weeks ยท AI estimate

  1. 1Recruiter Callยท 30 min
  2. 2Technical Interviewยท 60 min
  3. 3Team Interviewยท 60 min
  4. 4On-site Interviewยท 4 hours
  5. 5Reference Checkยท 30 min
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