Purpose of the Role

Can you help pioneer innovative battery solutions for the future?

The Software Engineering Manager in the Electric Vehicle (EV) battery sector plays a pivotal role in advancing battery management systems (BMS), ensuring the safe and efficient operation of high-voltage energy storage systems. The responsibilities and qualifications for this role are multifaceted, encompassing software development, system integration, and cross-functional collaboration.

• Business Expertise:  Should possess a holistic view of the organization, understanding the interconnection between internal R&D functions. Passionate in cross-collaboration with various technical teams
• Problem Solving:  Problems are often at cutting edge of science and technology, requiring creative solutions and ability to navigate uncertainty. Efficient in handling different battery chemistries
• Nature & Area of Impact: Supports in providing insights and support to Battery Pack development and process/product engineering teams. Coordinate with lab teams and external agencies for regulatory compliance testing (AIS-038, AIS-048, UN38.3, IEC 62619, etc.).

Key Responsibility Areas

• Oversee the design, development, and integration of BMS software for advanced automotive battery packs from concept to full volume production
• Collaborate with internal and external teams to define software requirements that meet vehicle level functional objectives
• Manage software release timing to align with vehicle build and program schedules
• Coordinate software issue resolution across component pack and vehicle levels
• Develop system level Design Verification Plans and coordinate component level plans with Tier One suppliers
• Ensure scalability security and interoperability with energy management systems and battery management systems
• Execute design for manufacturing processes and coordinate assembly processes with manufacturing engineering
• Drive process development continuous improvement and team development activities
• Support BMS validation software development and troubleshooting as needed
• Work closely with software validation calibration diagnostics functional safety and architecture teams to ensure alignment and timely delivery of software components
• Lead technical input for software coordination and requirements alignment meetings
• Develop data driven models for state of charge state of health degradation prediction and anomaly detection
• Implement digital twin models for real time battery performance simulation
• Enhance thermal management and energy efficiency through AI driven insights
• Develop AI and machine learning algorithms for battery degradation forecasting and anomaly detection
• Utilize big data processing for large scale fleet analytics in electric vehicles battery swapping and grid storage
• Enable fleet wide battery lifecycle management for electric mobility operators
• Lead software engineers data scientists and battery researchers in product development
• Work with original equipment manufacturers fleet operators and energy companies to integrate analytics solutions
• Drive partnerships with AI and cloud computing providers such as AWS Azure and Google Cloud
• Coordinate high voltage battery system change management processes
• Develop and lead the creation of safety concepts for high voltage battery systems ensuring compliance with functional safety standards such as ISO 26262
• Conduct hazard and risk analyses to identify potential safety issues and define mitigation strategies
• Establish safety verification and validation plans to ensure safety requirements are met throughout the product development lifecycle

Knowledge, Skills and Experience

• Extensive demonstrable experience in technical software delivery and managing software teams in battery and automotive industries with exposure to vehicle electrification engineering
• Expertise in Battery Management Systems EV energy storage and artificial intelligence and machine learning algorithms
• Strong understanding of battery chemistry degradation models and thermal dynamics
• Experience in leading technology teams managing stakeholders and developing scalable software as a service solutions
• In depth knowledge and experience in designing and delivering embedded and controls software solutions
• Experience in embedded and controls software architecture development modeling and simulation
• Proficient in MATLAB modeling C C plus plus and Python programming and familiar with embedded real time operating systems such as AUTOSAR Classic and OSEK
• Familiar with development environments using revision control issue tracking and automated testing
• Proven experience in automotive product development including launching high volume automotive electronic systems
• Skilled in using architecture development and simulation tools such as System Designer and System Desk or equivalent
• Experience enabling Vehicle to Grid and Grid to Battery analytics for smart energy distribution
• Knowledge of battery safety and regulatory standards including ISO 26262 UL 1973 and IEC 62660
• Experience with advanced automotive battery design and testing
• Proficient in tools such as CANalyzer INCA and automated requirements management
• Strong understanding of high voltage safety battery behavior and electrochemical performance
• Familiarity with electrification architectures including electric hybrid plug in hybrid and belt starter generator systems
• Experience in embedded software development for motor control and battery management
• Ability to produce documentation for internal and external use
• Collaborate with hardware engineers to integrate software with Battery Management Systems
• Knowledge of systems engineering V Model and product lifecycle management
• Exposure to engineering quality management systems with ASPICE being desirable
• Experience working with global cross functional teams is advantageous

Role Specific Qualifications/Certifications

• Bachelor’s degree in computer science/Electronics and Communication Engineer
• Exposure to battery enclosures designed to meet automotive-grade safety and environmental standards.
• Familiarity with BMS, EMI/EMC considerations, and HV component layout.
• Experience with global development teams and suppliers in the EV or ESS domain