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Head of Embedded Software

Burlingame, California💼 Full-time💰 $235,000–$235,000🗓 2026-09-18 → 2026-09-26

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

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