Senior Embedded Firmware Manager, Propulsion and Battery

We are seeking a hands-on Technical Lead Manager to lead Also's Propulsion & Battery Firmware team. In this role, you will be both hands on writing and reviewing production firmware and leading a team of talented embedded engineers who build the software that powers our electric vehicles' drivetrains, battery management systems, and related safety-critical subsystems. You will own the full software development lifecycle for your team - from architecture and requirements through validation, CI/CD, and production support - while partnering closely 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, fostering a collaborative and high-ownership engineering culture.

• Stay hands-on: actively contribute to firmware architecture, code reviews, and key implementation work alongside your team.
• Drive the architectural design, development, and testing of firmware across multiple vehicle programs, running on safety-critical ECUs in a distributed embedded system, with a focus on correctness, performance, and low-power operation.
• Lead high-impact vehicle integration workstreams involving complex, distributed feature implementation across multiple microcontrollers and vehicle subsystems.
• Collaborate with Electrical, Mechanical, Controls, and Test Engineering to design and document the SW integration workflow for various ECUs, including ECU handshaking, feature implementation, and root cause analysis.
• Oversee the entire software development lifecycle for propulsion firmware and related controls: requirements gathering, design, implementation, debugging, validation, and 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 effectively; communicate risks and status clearly to leadership.
• Engage with third-party vendors and contract engineering firms by delivering clear specifications and managing execution.

Do you have experience in Team management?, * Experience: 10+ years of embedded software and firmware development, with a significant portion in a technical lead or engineering management role; 4+ years of direct people management.

• Education: B.S. or M.S. in Computer Science, Electrical Engineering, Computer Engineering, or a related field.
• Domain expertise: Deep, hands-on experience with propulsion systems, motor control firmware, battery management systems (BMS), or equivalent safety-critical embedded domains in automotive, e-mobility, robotics, or industrial applications.
• Programming: Expert in C; proficient in C++, Python, and bash scripting. Comfortable contributing production-quality code alongside your team.
• Safety-critical systems: Proven experience delivering firmware in safety-critical, time-sensitive, and resource-constrained environments; familiarity with functional safety concepts (e.g., MISRA, ISO 26262, or equivalent).
• Hardware integration: Strong understanding of control systems and vehicle system integration; familiarity with electric drivetrains, battery technology, and common vehicle communication protocols and peripherals (e.g., CAN, ADC, IMU, force sensors).
• Low-level development: Experience with low-level firmware development including drivers, bootloaders, and hardware bring-up; proficiency with real-time operating systems in safety-critical applications.
• Debugging: Hands-on experience debugging in real-world environments using embedded diagnostics tools such as oscilloscopes, logic analyzers, and JTAG.
• Model-based design: Familiarity with MATLAB/Simulink or similar model-based design and code-generation toolchains is a plus. Our team partners with the Controls team who uses this workflow.
• CI/CD & quality: Experience with CI/CD and test automation applied to consumer-facing, SW-enabled hardware products; familiarity with static analysis and linting tools.
• Leadership: Demonstrated ability to build, grow, and develop fast-paced embedded software teams; excellent communication, mentorship, and cross-functional collaboration skills.

Pulled from the full job description

• Health insurance
• 401(k) matching
• Vision insurance
• Health savings account
• Dental insurance
• Flexible spending account, Perks & Benefits
• 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

Why ALSO.

We're passionate about helping the world find a better way to get there-wherever it is you're headed.

We're located in the heart of Silicon Valley and have brought together a world-class team from some of the biggest brands in the technology, automotive, cycling, outdoor recreation and retail spaces.

Together we're working hands-on to imagine, design and build an entirely new solution to a global set of transportation challenges.