Staff Software Engineer - LV Battery

Description

The team builds battery management software for low-voltage (LV) battery systems used in automotive products. This is a staff-level technical leadership role that shapes software direction and mentors other engineers.

The role is hybrid, based in Milford, MI.

Responsibilities

• Lead the design and build of complex software for LV battery sensing, with a focus on scalability, reliability and performance.
• Own technical direction for the software and help shape the team's long-term technical roadmap.
• Improve how the team develops software, including its processes, tools and methods, using the Scaled Agile Framework (SAFe) where it fits.
• Coach and guide junior engineers so they keep growing their skills.
• Work closely with hardware engineers, quality assurance and product management to set requirements and deliver integrated solutions.
• Serve as the go-to expert on LV battery software and advise on technical decisions.
• Solve hard technical problems by running group problem-solving sessions and writing creative code solutions.
• Help develop enterprise data architecture for battery system data.
• Make sure software meets industry standards, safety rules and internal quality processes at every stage of development.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in computer science, electrical engineering or a related technical field.
• 7+ years of progressive software development experience, mostly in embedded systems or automotive.
• Strong proficiency in C or another relevant programming language.
• A track record of leading technical projects and initiatives with strategic thinking.
• Experience building and leading battery management sensing software, plus working knowledge of different sensing AFEs.
• Deep knowledge of SAFe principles and practices.
• Solid understanding of enterprise data architecture and how it applies to complex systems.
• Strong problem-solving skills and the ability to lead group problem-solving sessions.
• Excellent communication skills and a record of leading and working across diverse teams.
• A steady commitment to learning and keeping up with new technologies and industry trends.
• Preferred: Master's degree in computer science, electrical engineering or a related technical field.
• Preferred: 10+ years of progressive software development experience, mostly in embedded systems or automotive.
• Preferred: Prior experience with low-voltage battery work or at a Tier One supplier, including launching programs.
• Preferred: Ability to use AI tools to speed up product development.

Conditions

Hybrid: you are expected to be on site in Milford, MI at least three days a week, or more if the business requires it.

Candidates may need to pass a role-related assessment and/or a pre-employment screening before starting.

The company is an equal opportunity employer and does not tolerate unlawful discrimination.

Benefits

• After a successful motor vehicle report review, you can join the company vehicle evaluation program and drive and evaluate a company-brand vehicle.
• Program participants must buy or lease a qualifying company vehicle every four years, unless a limited exception applies.
• Relocation benefits are available for candidates who qualify under company policy.