Senior Embedded Firmware Manager, Propulsion and Battery

Role Overview

We are seeking a hands‑on Technical Lead Manager to lead ALSO’s Propulsion & Battery Firmware team. In this role you will write and review production firmware and guide a group of embedded engineers who build the software driving our electric vehicles’ drive trains, battery management systems, and safety‑critical subsystems. You will own the full software development lifecycle—architecture, requirements, implementation, validation, CI/CD, and production support—while partnering with Electrical, Mechanical, Controls, and Test Engineering to deliver safe, high‑performance vehicle experiences.

• Lead, mentor, and grow a team of embedded firmware engineers focused on propulsion, motor control, and battery management systems.
• Actively contribute to firmware architecture, code reviews, and key implementation work alongside the team.
• Design, develop, and test firmware across multiple vehicle programs, ensuring correctness, performance, and low‑power operation on safety‑critical ECUs.
• Drive vehicle integration work streams involving complex, distributed feature implementation across multiple microcontrollers and vehicle subsystems.
• Collaborate with cross‑functional engineering partners to design and document the software integration workflow, including ECU handshaking, feature implementation, and root‑cause analysis.
• Oversee the entire software development lifecycle for propulsion firmware and related controls, from requirements gathering to production support.
• Champion best practices in embedded firmware development—code reviews, version control, static analysis, linting, and continuous integration.
• Manage project priorities, resource allocation, and timelines; communicate risks and status clearly to leadership.
• Engage with third‑party vendors and contract engineering firms, delivering clear specifications and managing execution.

• 10+ years of embedded software and firmware development, with 4+ years in a technical lead or engineering management role.
• B.S. or M.S. in Computer Science, Electrical Engineering, Computer Engineering, or a related field.
• Deep experience with propulsion systems, motor control firmware, battery management systems, or equivalent safety‑critical embedded domains in automotive, e‑mobility, robotics, or industrial applications.
• Expert in C; proficient in C++, Python, and bash scripting; comfortable contributing production‑quality code.
• Proven experience delivering firmware in safety‑critical, time‑sensitive, and resource‑constrained environments; familiarity with functional safety concepts (MISRA, ISO 26262, or equivalent).
• Strong understanding of control systems and vehicle system integration; familiarity with electric drive trains, battery technology, and common vehicle communication protocols (CAN, ADC, IMU, force sensors).
• 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 debugging experience using embedded diagnostics tools such as oscilloscopes, logic analyzers, and JTAG.
• Familiarity with MATLAB/Simulink or similar model‑based design and code‑generation tool chains is a plus.
• Experience with CI/CD and test automation for consumer‑facing, software‑enabled hardware products; familiarity with static analysis and linting tools.
• Demonstrated leadership in building, growing, and developing fast‑paced embedded software teams; excellent communication, mentorship, and cross‑functional collaboration skills.

• Robust health coverage—excellent health, dental, and vision insurance covered up to 100% by ALSO, with FSA & HSA options.
• One Medical membership and dedicated insurance advocates.
• Rich fertility and family‑building benefits with Progyny.
• Flexible time off.
• 401(k) match.