Senior High-Voltage BMS Embedded Software Lead

Emergent Software; Carlsbad (CA); On-site; USD 130,000 - 190,000; Full time

Job summary

Emergent Staffing is recruiting an Embedded Software Engineer (Battery Management System) on site in Carlsbad, CA. You will own the BMS software architecture, drive implementation, validation, and long-term strategy while partnering with embedded and electrical engineers.

The role demands 10+ years in embedded development, strong C/C++, Linux experience, and a track record of delivering production-quality software in a fast-paced startup environment.

Qualifications

• 10+ years of embedded software development experience.
• 3+ years of high-voltage Battery Management System experience.
• Strong C programming skills with working knowledge of C++.
• Experience with bare-metal embedded systems.
• Deep understanding of distributed high-voltage BMS architectures.
• Knowledge of functional safety principles.
• Experience in Linux development environments.
• Proficiency with Git and source control practices.
• Experience using Python.
• Track record of delivering production-quality embedded software.
• Experience using oscilloscopes, multimeters, power supplies, logic analyzers, and related test equipment.
• Strong technical communication skills.
• Ability to take ownership and lead complex engineering initiatives.
• Comfortable working in a fast-paced startup environment.

Responsibilities

• Lead development and ownership of high-voltage BMS software.
• Define technical direction and execution plans for the BMS program.
• Design, develop, debug, test, and validate embedded software.
• Translate system requirements into software architecture and implementation.
• Develop embedded drivers from hardware schematics and component datasheets.
• Bring up, test, and troubleshoot new circuit board designs.
• Collaborate with electrical, systems, and embedded software teams.
• Participate in code, software design, and schematic reviews.
• Maintain high standards for software quality, performance, and maintainability.
• Support internal ownership of critical vehicle technology.
• Mentor junior engineers as the team grows.

Skills

Embedded software

C

C++

Linux

Git

Python

High-voltage BMS

Leadership/mentoring

Oscilloscopes/bench tools

Education

Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Computer Engineering, Electrical Engineering, or related field

Tools

Oscilloscopes

Logic analyzers

Multimeters

Jira

Job description

Emergent Staffing is recruiting an Embedded Software Engineer (Battery Management System) on site in Carlsbad, CA. You will own the BMS software architecture, drive implementation, validation, and long-term strategy while partnering with embedded and electrical engineers.

The role demands 10+ years in embedded development, strong C/C++, Linux experience, and a track record of delivering production-quality software in a fast-paced startup environment.