Battery Algorithm Specialist

Socket.dev; Cupertino (CA); On-site; USD 100,000 - 140,000; Full time

Job summary

Apple is seeking a qualified candidate in Cupertino, California to contribute to the development and qualification of advanced lithium-ion battery technology. You will work with cross-functional teams to develop battery firmware and management systems, ensuring a high level of customer experience.

The ideal candidate must have a BS degree in Electrical Engineering or a related field and 3+ years of experience in BMS algorithm development. Exceptional communication and leadership skills are essential.

Qualifications

• 3+ years of experience in BMS algorithm, firmware, or software development.
• Experience with detailed lithium-ion battery modeling and electrical circuits.
• Excellent communication and organizational skills.

Responsibilities

• Contribute to the development of battery technology for consumer applications.
• Collaborate with internal teams to develop battery firmware and management systems.
• Develop verification methods to detect battery abnormalities.

Skills

Battery Management System (BMS) algorithm

Python

C/C++

Electrical engineering

Mechanical engineering

Critical thinking

Communication skills

Education

BS degree in Electrical Engineering or related field

Master’s degree or PhD in relevant field

Job description

Responsibilities

• Contribute to the development and qualification of advanced lithium‑ion battery technology for portable power consumer applications.
• Work with internal multi‑functional teams to develop battery firmware, algorithm, and battery management system (BMS) qualification protocols using system requirements, user profiles, and battery health monitoring estimation models to ensure a high level of customer experience.
• Collaborate with BMS firmware and algorithm engineers to improve the quality, productivity, and efficiency of Apple products.
• Be part of a team qualifying a new class of BMS algorithms and architectures to improve the utility of batteries in Apple products.
• Use a combination of advanced electrical and chemical engineering and mathematics to validate the performance of BMS algorithms.
• Develop simulation and physical tests to validate the state of charge and state of power of battery systems.
• Develop verification methods to detect battery abnormalities early in the product design process.
• Review and analyze qualification data, flag and report anomalous qualification output, perform failure analysis to identify the root cause for deviation, and provide risk assessment.

Qualifications

• BS degree in Electrical Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Computer Science, or a related field.
• Experience in Battery Management System (BMS) algorithm, firmware, or software development, validation or related work.
• Experience with Python or C/C++.
• Master’s degree, PhD or equivalent job‑related experience in Electrical Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Computer Science, or a related field.
• 3+ years of experience in BMS algorithm, firmware, or software development or validation.
• Experience with detailed lithium‑ion battery modeling and working on electrical circuits.
• Experience with time‑series data analysis.
• Excellent communication, organizational and leadership skills.
• Excellent critical thinking and troubleshooting skills.
• Ability to act with total action and drive results on tight schedules.
• Ability to collaborate effectively with teammates and cross‑functional teams.