BMS Basic Software Leader

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 teams

• Problem 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.