Head of Embedded Software
Core
Lead the embedded software team building firmware for gigawatt-scale sodium-ion energy storage systems.
Role type
Head of Embedded Software (Player-Coach)
Builds
Firmware for sodium-ion energy storage systems (ESS)
Domain
Renewable energy / Grid resilience / Battery storage
Deliverable
production ML models | product features | infrastructure
Required skills
Real-time embedded firmware (C++, RTOS), Safety-critical system design, Hardware bring-up, Team management (hiring/coaching), Debugging with oscilloscopes/logic analyzers, Architecture design for complex systems
Preferred skills
Energy storage/BMS/EV experience, Functional safety standards (ISO 26262, IEC 61508), Scaling embedded teams, Linux development environment, CI/CD tooling
Technologies
C++, RTOS, Linux, CMake, Git, Docker, GitHub
Responsibilities
Set technical direction and architecture for embedded stack, Contribute hands-on to critical firmware code, Manage team of ~6 engineers, Drive hardware bring-up and system integration, Lead code reviews and set development practices, Represent embedded software in cross-functional forums
Seniority
Director / Principal level