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Agent guide: [/agents.md](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/agents.md). --- # Senior Embedded Firmware Manager, Propulsion and Battery - **Company:** Also, Inc. - **Location:** Palo Alto, CA, United States - **Experience:** Expert - **Contract:** Permanent contract - **Skills:** Board Bringup, Automation of Tests, Bash Shell, Booting (BIOS), C++ (Programming Language), Static Program Analysis, Code Generation, Code Review, Communications Protocols, Computer Programming, Computer Engineering, Continuous Integration, Software Debugging, Embedded Software, Firmware, Hardware Design, Joint Test Action (IEEE Standards), Python (Programming Language), MATLAB, MISRA C (C Programming Language), Real-Time Operating Systems, Software Engineering, Systems Integration, Model-Driven Development, Safety Critical Systems, Peripherals, Information Technology, Production Code, Code Inspection, Software Version Control - **Published:** May 15, 2026 - **Apply:** https://www.indeed.com/viewjob?jk=5f771622b507fc2d ## About the Role 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. ## Description 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. ## Related Videos - [Building a hypercar from scratch](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/607-building-a-hypercar-from-scratch) - [Old tools, new tricks](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/1916-old-tools-new-tricks) - [Playing Pong on a shoulder press machine](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/100140-playing-pong-on-a-shoulder-press-machine) - [Leveraging Large Language Models for Legacy Code Translation: Challenges and Solutions](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/1157-leveraging-large-language-models-for-legacy-code-translation-challenges-and-solutions) - [Software stack under and over the hood of the fastest accelerating car in the world](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/221-software-stack-under-and-over-the-hood-of-the-fastest-accelerating-car-in-the-world) - [Car's are Technology on Wheels - Impact of Software and IT Competence in Automotive](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/780-car-s-are-technology-on-wheels-impact-of-software-and-it-competence-in-automotive) ## Related Articles - [How software is steering vehicle technology](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/515-how-software-is-steering-vehicle-technology) - [Now is the time for industrialized software development](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/601-now-is-the-time-for-industrialized-software-development) - [What is Software Engineering?](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/289-what-is-software-engineering) - [Highest Paying Tech Companies for Developers](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/220-highest-paying-tech-companies-for-developers) - [Is Software Engineering Hard?](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/448-is-software-engineering-hard) - [What’s the Difference between a Junior, Mid, and Senior Developer?](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/238-what-s-the-difference-between-a-junior-mid-and-senior-developer)