Software Technical Fellow

Job Description:

We are seeking a highly experienced Software Technical Fellow to lead and innovate within our software group in the Energy Management Systems (EMS) division. This role is ideal for a software engineer with over 15 years of experience and deep technical expertise in Battery Management Systems (BMS), software architecture, and embedded systems. The successful candidate will play a critical role in driving our technology roadmap, mentoring engineering teams, and delivering cutting-edge solutions for electric vehicle and energy storage applications.

Key Responsibilities:

• Architecture Design: Design, review, and optimize software architectures for high-performance, safety-critical BMS applications. Ensure compliance with industry standards and best practices.

• Quality Assurance: Improve and follow the software development processes to ensure high-quality, robust, and maintainable code. Lead efforts in code reviews, testing, and validation.

• Technical Leadership: Lead and oversee the development of advanced BMS software architectures, algorithms, and solutions. Provide expert guidance and mentorship to engineering teams across multiple projects.

• Collaboration: Work closely with hardware teams, product management, and external partners to align software development with overall product goals and market demands.

• Continuous Improvement: Identify opportunities to enhance software development efficiency, toolchains, and methodologies. Implement best practices in software development, including Agile and DevOps.

Qualifications:

• Experience: 15+ years of experience in software engineering, with at least 10 years focused on Battery Management Systems (BMS) or related domains.

• Technical Expertise: Deep knowledge of BMS, including battery cell chemistry, state estimation algorithms, thermal management, and safety standards (ISO 26262). Proficiency in embedded systems programming (C/C++).

• Problem-Solving: Strong analytical and problem-solving skills with the ability to navigate complex technical challenges.

• Education: Bachelor’s or master’s degree in computer science, Electrical Engineering, or a related field.

• Communication Skills: Excellent verbal and written communication skills, with the ability to articulate complex technical concepts to both technical and non-technical stakeholders.

• Collaboration: Ability to work effectively in a multidisciplinary environment and influence across organizational boundaries.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Experience with automotive and energy storage systems.

• Expertise in real-time operating systems (RTOS) and low-level hardware interfaces.

• Prior experience in machine learning applications for battery state estimation.

• Experience with software development for functional safety and cybersecurity.