ROLE PROFILE
The Software Engineering Manager in the Electric Vehicle (EV) battery sector plays a pivotal role in advancing battery management systems (BMS), ensuring the safe and efficient operation of high-voltage energy storage systems. The responsibilities and qualifications for this role are multifaceted, encompassing software development, system integration, and cross-functional collaboration.
Business Expertise:
Should possess a holistic view of the organization, understanding the interconnection between internal R&D functions. Passionate in cross-collaboration with various technical teamsProblem Solving:
Problems are often at cutting edge of science and technology, requiring creative solutions and ability to navigate uncertainty. Efficient in handling different battery chemistries
Nature & Area of Impact:
Supports in providing insights and support to Battery Pack development and process/product engineering teams. Coordinate with lab teams and external agencies for regulatory compliance testing (AIS-038, AIS-048, UN38.3, IEC 62619, etc.).
Role responsibilities include:
- Oversee the design, development, and integration of BMS software for advanced automotive battery packs, from initial concept through full-volume production.
- Collaborate with internal and external teams to define software requirements that meet vehicle-level functional objectives.
- Manage software release timing to align with vehicle build and program schedules.
- Coordinate software issue resolution across component, pack, and vehicle levels.
- Develop system-level Design Verification Plans (DVP) and coordinate component-level DVPs with Tier 1 suppliers.
- Ensure scalability, security, and interoperability with energy management systems (EMS) and battery management systems (BMS).
- Execute design for manufacturing processes and coordinate assembly processes with manufacturing engineering.
- Drive forward process development, continuous improvement and team development activities.
- Support BMS validation, software development, and troubleshooting as needed.
- Work closely with software validation, calibration diagnostics, functional safety, and architecture teams to ensure alignment and timely delivery of software components.
- Lead technical input for software coordination and requirements alignment meetings.
- Develop data-driven models for state-of-charge (SoC), state-of-health (SoH), degradation prediction, and anomaly detection.
- Implement digital twin models for real-time battery performance simulation.
- Enhance thermal management and energy efficiency through AI-driven insights.
- Develop AI/ML algorithms for battery degradation forecasting and anomaly detection.
- Utilize Big Data processing for large-scale fleet analytics in EVs, battery swapping, and grid storage.
- Enable fleet-wide battery lifecycle management for electric mobility operators.
- Lead software engineers, data scientists, and battery researchers in product development.
- Work with OEMs, fleet operators, and energy companies to integrate analytics solutions.
- Drive partnerships with AI and cloud computing providers (AWS, Azure, Google Cloud).
- Coordinate high-voltage battery system change management processes.
- Develop and lead the creation of safety concepts for high-voltage battery systems, ensuring compliance with functional safety standards such as ISO 26262.
- Conduct hazard and risk analyses to identify potential safety issues and define mitigation strategies.
- Establish safety verification and validation plans to ensure safety requirements are met throughout the product development lifecycle.
Qualifications and Experience
Knowledge, Skills and Experience
- Extensive demonstrable experience of technical software delivery and managing software teams in the battery and/or automotive industries, with exposure to vehicle electrification engineering .
- Expertise in Battery Management Systems (BMS), EV energy storage, and AI/ML algorithms.
- Strong understanding of battery chemistry, degradation models, and thermal dynamics.
- Experience in leading tech teams, managing stakeholders, and developing scalable SaaS solutions.
- In depth knowledge and experience designing and delivering embedded / controls software solutions
- Embedded / controls software architecture development, modelling and simulation
- Expert in MATLAB modelling and C/C++, Python programming and Familiar with embedded RTOS (AUTOSAR Classic / OSEK etc)
- Familiar with working in a development environment using revision control, issue tracking, and automated testing.
- Proven experience in automotive product development environments, including launching large-volume automotive electronics systems.
- Experienced in use of architecture development / simulation tools (System Designer / System Desk or equivalent)
- Enable Vehicle-to-Grid (V2G) and Grid-to-Battery (G2B) analytics for smart energy distribution.
- Ensure compliance with battery safety and regulatory standards (ISO 26262, UL 1973, IEC 62660, etc.).
- Experience with advanced automotive battery design and testing.
- Proficiency in tools like CANalyzer, INCA, and automated requirements management
- Strong understanding of high-voltage safety, battery behaviour, and electrochemical performance.
- Familiarity with electrification architectures, including EV, HEV, PHEV, and BSG systems.
- Experience with software development in embedded systems, particularly for motor control and battery management
- Produce documentation that may be used inside and outside the company.
- Work closely with hardware engineers to integrate software solutions with Battery Management Systems
- Knowledge of systems engineering V-Model and product lifecycle management
- Engineering QMS exposure (ASPICE desirable)
- Experience of working with global, cross-functional teams (advantageous)
Role Specific Qualifications/Certifications
- Bachelor's degree in computer science/Electronics and Communication Engineer
- Exposure to battery enclosures designed to meet automotive-grade safety and environmental standards.
- Familiarity with BMS, EMI/EMC considerations, and HV component layout.
- Experience with global development teams and suppliers in the EV or ESS domain
Leadership skills
- Strong project management, leadership, and communication skills.
