BMS Embedded Firmware Engineer New Burlingame, California

peakenergy.com; Burlingame (CA); On-site; USD 151,000 - 225,000; Full time

Job summary

Join a forward-thinking company at the forefront of renewable energy technology as a Battery Management System Firmware Engineer. In this role, you will design and implement cutting-edge firmware for gigawatt-scale sodium-ion energy storage systems, ensuring functional safety and performance. With a commitment to innovation and excellence, this dynamic team values speed, integrity, and collaboration, offering a supportive environment where your contributions will make a significant impact. If you are passionate about driving advancements in energy storage and thrive in a mission-driven culture, this opportunity is perfect for you.

Benefits

Unlimited PTO

Comprehensive medical coverage

Dental coverage

Vision coverage

Strong 401(k) plan

Equity opportunities

Qualifications

• 6+ years of engineering experience with firmware for embedded systems.
• Experience in bringing battery management systems into production.

Responsibilities

• Design and implement real-time firmware for microcontrollers.
• Verify and support integration of firmware with hardware.

Skills

C/C++ programming

Firmware development

Embedded systems

Real-time operating systems (RTOS)

Functional safety requirements

Debugging

Version control (Git)

High-voltage systems

Education

Degree in science or engineering

Tools

Oscilloscope

Job description

Peak Energy is seeking an experienced Battery Management System Firmware Engineer to join our Energy Storage Systems (ESS) team and work on the development of our gigawatt-scale sodium ion energy storage system.

Responsibilities:

• Design and implement real-time, C/C++, RTOS-based firmware targeting microcontrollers.
• Understand, code, and use microcontroller hardware to meet functional safety requirements.
• Create firmware for embedded prototypes to validate hardware design choices and accelerate firmware development.
• Verify and support the integration of your code.
• Work with the embedded systems team to define requirements.
• Support products deployed to the field.
• Participate in hardware and software design reviews.
• Adhere to formatting standards and naming conventions.

Qualifications:

• Experience bringing a battery management system into production.
• Have shipped at least one commercial or industrial hardware product.
• A degree in science, engineering, or a related field.
• 6+ years of professional engineering experience.
• Experience writing firmware for RTOS-based real-time embedded systems.
• A preference for using a debugger to understand the behavior of code at run-time.
• An understanding of when to reach for an oscilloscope or other test equipment to verify your work.
• Version control experience using Git.
• Familiarity with high-voltage systems.
• Eligibility to work in the United States.

Peak Energy Core Values

• Speed Through Focus : Prioritize what matters most and execute quickly without distractions.
• Mission Over Self: Put the company's mission and team success ahead of individual interests.
• Face the Brutal Truth : Embrace honesty, even when it’s uncomfortable, to make informed decisions.
• Be a Good Person : Treat everyone with respect and integrity, fostering a positive and ethical work environment.

The salary range for this role is $151,000 - $225,000, with actual pay varying based on work location, experience, and skills. At Peak Energy, we value our employees and promote work-life balance. Our competitive benefits package includes unlimited PTO, comprehensive medical, dental, and vision coverage, a strong 401(k) plan, and equity opportunities. Join us to thrive in a supportive environment while making a meaningful impact in the energy sector!

About the Company:

Peak Energy is the first American venture to advance globally proven Sodium-Ion battery systems as the storage standard for the new era of renewable energy on a resilient grid.

Sodium-Ion is cheap, readily available and safe, making it the leading contender in a rapidly evolving market.

Our leadership team is powered by decades of expertise in scaling gigawatt-level innovation at world-class companies such as Tesla, Northvolt, SunPower, Fluence, and Enovix. We are backed by strategic investment and product partners such as TDK Ventures and Eclipse Ventures.

We are a team of engineers, operators, entrepreneurs, and partners driven by a shared ambition to set the new performance standard for renewable energy and grid resilience.