e-Zinc is seeking an experienced and talented Engineer, Embedded Software to join our Product team and play a key role in developing the embedded software that runs our proprietary zinc-air battery technology.
Key Responsibilities
Design, develop, and test embedded firmware that controls the operation of zinc-air battery systems (charge/discharge cycles, safety mechanisms, diagnostics, and more).
Write well-structured and documented code for microcontrollers (e.g., STM32, TI MSPM0, or similar).
Implement control flows, fault detection and response, thermal management for battery pack control.
Integrate sensors, actuators, and power electronics through analog, digital, and other communications interfaces.
Contribute to system-level architecture decisions and participate in design reviews.
Collaborate with electrical and battery teams to translate system requirements into reliable code.
Analyze system logs, perform debugging, and propose firmware improvements based on collected data.
Support prototype builds and field deployments by ensuring stable firmware integration.
Requirements
Bachelor’s degree in electrical engineering, computer engineering, software engineering, or related field.
5+ years of experience in software development for BESS, automotive, or other industrial controls applications.
Experience in structuring and writing real-time embedded applications for microcontrollers using C.
Experience implementing various industrial communications protocols (e.g. CAN, CAN FD, MODBUS TCP) in embedded software.
Experience with embedded bootloaders or other methods of over-the-air (OTA) firmware updates.
Comfortable reading and interpreting schematics, datasheets, and hardware manuals.
Documentation: UML, writing software documentation, Doxygen, version control.
Comfortable using equipment such as multimeters, oscilloscopes, or logic analyzers to debug hardware interfaces.
Understanding of control systems (PID, fuzzy logic, etc.), and data acquisition is an asset.
Experience writing software for battery management systems (BMS), energy storage, or power electronics is an asset.
At e-Zinc, how we work matters just as much as what we build. The qualities below reflect how our team turns our core values into action every day.
Safety : You prioritize safety in everything you do and understand the deep responsibility we have to our people, our customers, and our planet.
Truth : You are honest, transparent, and authentic—with yourself, your teammates, and our customers.
Results: You approach challenges with curiosity and creativity, troubleshoot thoughtfully, and focus on delivering meaningful outcomes.
Team: You contribute to an open and trusting workplace, empower others, and hold yourself and your teammates accountable.
Mastery: You are committed to building domain expertise, bring a strong work ethic, and continuously invest in your own growth and improvement.
Value: You act responsibly with time, financial resources, and effort, always aiming to create the greatest impact and long-term value.
Benefits & Perks
At e-Zinc, your work has purpose. You’ll be part of a pioneering team building transformative technology that will help shape the future of clean energy. We offer a dynamic work environment, meaningful projects, and the opportunity to grow your career alongside passionate, purpose-driven colleagues.
Note: At e-Zinc, every application is personally reviewed by our People & Talent team to understand your motivation, experience, and alignment with our mission.
The expected annual salary range for this role is $110,000– $130,000 . For contract roles, it will be comverted into hourly. Final compensation will be determined based on the candidate’s skills, experience, and overall fit for the position.
Eligible employees will be offered a comprehensive Total Rewards package, which can include:
Competitive compensation
Comprehensive Employer-paid benefits
Retirement savings plans with employer contributions
Equity grants and opportunity for company ownership
Paid vacation time to refresh, plus additional paid time off for special events such as birthdays or religious holidays
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