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Amazon Sr. Software Dev Engineer, Energy Technology in Sunnyvale, California
Description
The Battery System Engineering team at Amazon Devices is responsible for developing and optimizing the battery management systems for our cutting-edge consumer electronics products. As a Battery System SW/FW Engineer, you will engage with an experienced cross-disciplinary staff to conceive, design and bring to market innovative consumer products. You must be responsive, flexible and able to succeed within an open collaborative peer environment. We are seeking a passionate and motivated engineer to be part of our team. The ideal candidate would be innovative and have great problem solving and analytical skills. You must be very comfortable and confident working on Linux systems as well as Deeply Embedded systems. You have very strong knowledge of operating systems, firmware development, and hardware bring up . You are proficient at C/C++ programming. You are knowledgeable in Lithium-ion Battery fundamentals, charging controls, and Battery Management System development coding fundamentals. You have experience resolving complex problems. You pay attention to detail and solve problems at their root.
A day in the life
Design, develop, and maintain firmware for battery management systems (BMS) and associated components, such as fuel gauges, chargers, and protection circuits.
Implement algorithms and strategies for battery state estimation, charge/discharge control, cell balancing, and thermal management.
Conduct testing and validation of firmware implementations, including functional testing, stress testing, and failure mode analysis.
Participate in code reviews, design reviews, and technical discussions to ensure adherence to best practices and quality standards.
Stay up-to-date with the latest trends, technologies, and industry standards related to battery management systems and firmware development.
We are open to hiring candidates to work out of one of the following locations:
Sunnyvale, CA, USA
Basic Qualifications
5+ years of non-internship professional software development experience
5+ years of programming with at least one software programming language experience
Experience as a mentor, tech lead or leading an engineering team
5+ years of leading design or architecture (design patterns, reliability and scaling) of new and existing systems experience
Proficiency in embedded C/C++ programming and integrating battery firmware into multiple operating systems.
Experience with Algorithm development and testing.
Strong problem-solving skills and the ability to analyze and debug complex firmware and hardware interactions.
Excellent written and verbal communication skills for effective collaboration with cross-functional teams.
Preferred Qualifications
Master's degree in computer science or equivalent
5+ years of full software development life cycle, including coding standards, code reviews, source control management, build processes, testing, and operations experience
Minimum of 3 years of experience with a strong focus on battery management systems or related domains.
Hands on experience working with battery embedded hardware.
Solid understanding of Li-ion battery, battery modeling, and battery management algorithms.
Amazon is committed to a diverse and inclusive workplace. Amazon is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate on the basis of race, national origin, gender, gender identity, sexual orientation, protected veteran status, disability, age, or other legally protected status. For individuals with disabilities who would like to request an accommodation, please visit https://www.amazon.jobs/en/disability/us.
Our compensation reflects the cost of labor across several US geographic markets. The base pay for this position ranges from $151,300/year in our lowest geographic market up to $261,500/year in our highest geographic market. Pay is based on a number of factors including market location and may vary depending on job-related knowledge, skills, and experience. Amazon is a total compensation company. Dependent on the position offered, equity, sign-on payments, and other forms of compensation may be provided as part of a total compensation package, in addition to a full range of medical, financial, and/or other benefits. For more information, please visit https://www.aboutamazon.com/workplace/employee-benefits. This position will remain posted until filled. Applicants should apply via our internal or external career site.