Software Engineer II, BMS TestingSoftware Engineering * Berkeley, CA On-site

Role Description

Form Energy is hiring a software engineer with an interest in stress testing firmware and embedded software systems. You will support Form’s Software in the Loop (SIL) and Hardware in the Loop (HIL) testing platforms, bringing a deeply collaborative approach at the interface of multiple teams. This position interacts regularly with internal partners including the Firmware, Electrical Engineering, Controls, and Plant Software teams to ensure comprehensive testing of our next‑generation Battery Management System.

This is an exciting opportunity to help shape and be part of the growth of a fast‑moving company with breakthrough technology and an incredible mission!

• Develop comprehensive test plans and verification protocols for BMS PCBAs, ensuring alignment with design requirements and system specifications.
• Execute HIL/SIL, functional, reliability, and environmental tests on BMS PCBAs and integrated systems.
• Develop Python test cases for verifying BMS requirements.
• Define and document test configurations, including instrumentation, test equipment, and setup requirements.
• Analyze test data and generate detailed test reports summarizing results, observations, and recommendations.
• Collaborate with design engineers to troubleshoot and root‑cause hardware issues identified during testing.
• Contribute to test automation to improve repeatability and throughput of verification campaigns.
• Maintain traceability between requirements, test cases, and results in accordance with product verification standards.
• Support design verification reviews and contribute to test readiness and completion criteria.
• Ensure tests are conducted in compliance with safety protocols and relevant industry standards.

• Degree in Computer Science, Computer Engineering, Electrical Engineering, or equivalent.
• 3+ years working with Python infrastructure in a professional software capacity.
• 1+ years of experience writing in C, C++, Rust, or Go in a professional software/firmware capacity.
• Familiarity working with embedded communication protocols, such as CAN, SPI, I2C, and UART, as well as experience interfacing with ADCs.
• Experience reading hardware schematics.
• Product manager mindset, particularly when it comes to scoping firmware interfaces and defining requirements.

Humanity is a cornerstone of Form Energy’s culture, and we make sure our compensation and benefits reflect that. Form Energy offers competitive salaries, stock options, and a holistic benefits package to ensure all employees have what they need to thrive while working here.

When it comes to you and your family’s health, we cover 100% of medical, dental, and vision premiums for full‑time employees—and 80% of healthcare premiums for dependents. This starts from day one. We also offer at least 12 weeks of paid leave for new parents (up to 20 weeks for birthing parents) and generous vacation policies to give employees time to recharge when needed.

To build America’s energy future, we need everyone at the table. We are proud to be an equal‑opportunity employer and encourage candidates from all backgrounds to apply to our open jobs.

If you may require reasonable accommodations to participate in our interview process, please contact  Requests for accommodations will be treated with discretion.

Form Energy is committed to maintaining the privacy of our applicants. Please be aware that we never solicit sensitive personal information such as Social Security numbers or bank account details during the recruiting or hiring process.

Compensation Range: $111,826 - $146,764