Lead Firmware Engineer
At Maxwell, we are at the forefront of lithium-ion battery technology, focusing on making energy storage safer, more efficient, and scalable. As part of our team, you will contribute to tackling one of the world’s biggest challenges: Energy storage.
We are seeking a Lead Firmware Engineer to design and implement efficient, reliable, and maintainable firmware while also leading a team of firmware engineers. This role involves providing technical guidance, mentorship, and support to ensure high-quality firmware development.
If you are passionate about the Firmware and Embedded Software Development and testing in the battery management system, we invite you to join us and play a key role in developing advanced systems for automotive applications.
Roles and Responsibilities:
- Design and implement firmware that is efficient, reliable, and maintainable, and that meets automotive system requirements for performance, safety, and reliability.
- Conduct code reviews and provide guidance to junior firmware engineers to ensure that code is of high quality and conforms to industry best practices.
- Develop and maintain firmware development processes, tools, and methodologies to ensure efficient and effective development and testing of firmware.
- Participate in system-level design reviews and provide input on firmware requirements and design.
- Collaborate with cross-functional teams, including hardware and software engineers, project managers, and quality assurance personnel, to ensure that firmware development is integrated with the overall product development process.·
- Manage a team of firmware engineers, providing guidance, mentoring, and technical support.·
- Ensure that firmware development follows industry best practices, including code review, unit testing, and version control.·
- Investigate and resolve firmware defects, working closely with other teams to identify root causes and implement effective solutions.·
- Stay up-to-date with the latest trends and technologies in firmware development and recommend improvements to the firmware development process.
Must-Have Requirements:
- 7+ years of experience in embedded systems development, with a focus on firmware architecture and leadership.
- Strong experience with embedded controllers (e.g., DSPIC, STM, TI, Atmel) and system-level design.
- Expert in software architecture and real-time embedded systems (Embedded RTOS).
- Expertise in communication protocols: CAN, SPI, I2C, UART, PWM, Input Capture, etc.
- Proficiency in C programming with the ability to handle large codebases and lead software development efforts.
- Experience with Python programming is a plus.
- Deep understanding of automotive systems and protocols (AUTOSAR, ISO 26262).
- Strong experience with version control systems (preferably Git).
- Expertise in using lab equipment for testing and debugging (oscilloscopes, multimeters, function generators).
- Experience leading cross-functional teams and mentoring senior, junior engineers, and new hires.
- Excellent communication, collaboration, and leadership skills, with the ability to take ownership of complex projects and drive them to completion.
Qualifications:
- Bachelor's degree in Computer Engineering, Electronics Engineering, or a related field from a reputable institution.
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At Maxwell, we are excited to introduce an outstanding opportunity for a Lead Firmware Engineer to join our innovative team at the forefront of lithium-ion battery technology. This position allows you to engage in tackling one of the world's most significant challenges: energy storage. As the Lead Firmware Engineer, you will not only design and implement efficient, reliable, and maintainable firmware but also lead and mentor a group of talented firmware engineers. If you're passionate about Firmware and Embedded Software Development, particularly in the context of battery management systems, this role is perfect for you. You'll collaborate closely with hardware and software engineers, ensuring our firmware meets the highest standards of automotive system requirements concerning performance, safety, and reliability. Your efforts in code review and guiding junior engineers will elevate the quality of our development process. Join us, and play a key role in shaping the future of energy storage solutions for automotive applications while developing your leadership skills in a fast-paced environment. Together, we can enhance the safety and efficiency of energy storage systems. Ready for the challenge?
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