Staff Firmware Architecture Engineer, Propulsion and Battery

📋 Description

• • In this role, you will play a large role in platform-level firmware development, being a key contributor to the foundational software layers that enable all vehicle products—including drivers, real time operating system integration, and build infrastructure.
• • You will own the end to end design, development, and test of critical embedded software and tooling that supports the full scope of ALSO’s products.
• • You will also drive architectural decisions for the firmware platform and build systems, enabling teams to efficiently develop, test, and deploy firmware across the product portfolio.
• • Driver Firmware Architecture: Lead architectural discussion in support of the design and implementation of hardware abstraction layers, peripheral drivers, and board support packages across MCU families.
• • Operating System Management: Support RTOS configuration, integration, and optimization; drive decisions on OS selection, task architecture, and resource management.
• • Core Firmware Frameworks and Libraries: Design and Develop frameworks for core platform functions like telemetry generation, updating firmware, and health monitoring, in reusable, common libraries.
• • Build System: Contribute to Bazel-based build infrastructure; ensure reproducible builds, efficient dependency management, and scalable build configurations across targets.
• • Architecture & Standards: Contribute to coding standards, driver interface design, and platform APIs; make informed architectural decisions on MCU selection, memory management, and peripheral allocation.
• • CI/CD Infrastructure: Drive build and test infrastructure improvements; support toolchain maintenance, manage compiler/linker configurations, and ensure fast, reliable CI pipelines.
• • Performance & Optimization: Ensure architectural decisions support boot time optimization, memory footprint reduction, and runtime performance tuning across the platform.
• • Collaborate with other engineering disciplines (Electrical, Mechanical, Test, etc.) on designing and documenting the SW integration workflow of various ECUs.
• • Collaborate with other Firmware teams to design robust, reusable and scalable software.
• • Provide vehicle system integration support including feature implementation, ECU handshaking, debugging, root cause analysis etc.
• • Drive firmware initiatives to ensure product quality and vehicle safety in the powertrain and battery systems.
• • WHAT YOU WILL BRING:
• • B.S. or M.S. in Computer Science, Electrical Engineering, Computer Engineering, or related field
• • 7+ years of experience in firmware development, ideally experienced in safety critical, time sensitive, and resource constrained environments
• • Previous experience as Software Architect, familiar with attributes that make code portable, maintainable and scalable
• • Expert in C programming, ideally familiar with C++, Python, and bash scripting
• • Delivering software-enabled hardware products, including low-level firmware development (drivers, bootloaders)
• • Hands-on experience debugging in real world environments with embedded diagnostics tooling such as oscilloscopes, logic analyzers, JTAG etc.
• • Strong understanding of control systems and system integration
• • Familiarity with electric drivetrains, battery technology, and common vehicle communication protocols and peripherals (e.g. ADC, CAN, force, IMU sensors)
• • Familiarity with model-based design and software development tools such as MATLAB/Simulink
• • Familiarity with real-time operating system platforms, ideally in functional-safety critical applications
• • Familiarity with static analysis and linting tools to ensure software quality and correctness
• • Experience with CI/CD & test automation applied to consumer facing, software-enabled hardware products
• • Highly collaborative mindset and strong communication skills
• • The salary for this position ranges from $210,000 to $245,000 per year, depending on experience and qualifications.
• • Perks and Benefits
• • Robust health coverage. Excellent health, dental and vision insurance covered up to 100% by Also. with FSA & HSA options.
• • One Medical membership and dedicated insurance advocates.
• • Rich fertility and family building benefits with Progyny.
• • Flexible time off.
• • 401(k) match.
• • Why ALSO.
• • We’re passionate about helping the world find a better way to get there—wherever it is you’re headed.
• • We’re located in the heart of Silicon Valley and have brought together a world-class team from some of the biggest brands in the technology, automotive, cycling, outdoor recreation and retail spaces.
• • Together we’re working hands-on to imagine, design and build an entirely new solution to a global set of transportation challenges.