Head - Embedded Firmware - Renewable Energy & Sustainability

Head of Embedded Firmware

Key Responsibilities:

- Lead and scale the firmware engineering organization responsible for the complete lifecycle of LV and HV BMS platforms across 2W, 3W, LCV, HCV and Megawatt-scale ESS.

- Define the long-term firmware architecture, coding standards, software quality framework and technical roadmap.

- Own embedded software repositories, branching strategy, release management and software configuration control.

- Build robust SIL, HIL and automated validation infrastructure together with CI/CD deployment pipelines.

- Develop safety-critical embedded software covering SOC, SOH, balancing, diagnostics, fault handling, thermal management, charging, communication and functional safety.

- Ensure compliance with ISO 26262 (ASIL D), AUTOSAR where applicable, MISRA C and automotive cybersecurity best practices.

- Drive software verification, validation, code reviews, traceability and documentation.

- Work closely with hardware, systems, controls, manufacturing and vehicle integration teams to ensure reliable product deployment.

- Manage engineering execution, technical delivery, hiring, mentoring and cross-functional coordination.

Ideal Candidate:

- 10 - 18 years of experience developing embedded firmware for automotive or battery systems.

- Strong expertise in Embedded C/C++, RTOS, bootloaders, CAN, UDS, diagnostics and automotive communication protocols.

- Experience building production-grade BMS firmware or safety-critical embedded systems.

- Hands-on experience with SIL, HIL, automated testing, continuous integration and release pipelines.

- Deep understanding of functional safety, battery algorithms and embedded software architecture.

- Proven experience leading high-performing embedded software teams.