Firmware Lead

Job Description: Firmware Lead

About Clean Electric

Clean Electric is a Series Afunded deep-tech startup revolutionizing the EV and energy storage ecosystem. We design and manufacture advanced Li-ion battery systems that enable 12-minute rapid charging, long life, and exceptional safety.

Our proprietary innovations Direct Contact Liquid Cooling (DCLC), Cell-to-Pack (CTP) architecture, and dynamic charging algorithms set new benchmarks in performance and reliability for electric vehicles.

Founded in 2020 by IIT-BHU graduates Akash Gupta, Abhinav Roy, and Ankit Joshi, Clean Electric is backed by Kalaari Capital, InfoEdge Ventures, Pi Ventures, and Lok Capital. Our fast-growing team includes passionate engineers from IITs, IIMs, and leading tech firms all united by one goal: to accelerate the transition to clean mobility.

Website: https://cleanelectric.in

Media Coverage: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=RzvVJvvvQfA

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Role Overview

We are seeking a Firmware Lead to join our Battery R&D Team and take ownership of firmware development for our in-house Battery Management System (BMS), LTE-enabled BMS Supervisor, and DC001 Charge Controller.

If you thrive on hands-on experimentation, love solving real engineering challenges, and want to see your code powering real EVs on the road, this is the role for you.

Role Description and Key Responsibilities

The role involves tasks including but not limited to -

• Planning, developing, and implementing firmware for the Battery management system
• Collaborate with hardware engineers to define BMS hardware requirements, interfaces, and communication protocols
• Performing code reviews and Testing firmware releases
• Develop and maintain embedded firmware for battery management, state estimation, cell balancing, thermal management, and communication interfaces
• Implement safety algorithms to ensure proper cell voltage, current, temperature, and state of charge monitoring
• Write efficient and reliable code for real-time operation of the BMS, considering power and memory constraints
• Worked with SPI, I2C, UART, and CAN bus communication protocols to establish seamless data exchange between the BMS and other system components

What We're Looking For

• Bachelors or Masters degree in Electronics, Electrical, or Instrumentation Engineering (or related field)
• 4-6 years of experience in embedded firmware development (battery systems or EV domain preferred)
• Proficiency in C/C++ and familiarity with ARM, ESP, Renesas or similar MCUs
• Strong understanding of embedded systems, RTOS concepts, ADCs, CAN transceivers, LTE/GPS modules
• Excellent debugging and problem-solving skills using oscilloscopes, logic analyzers, and debuggers
• Passion for innovation, ownership mindset, and eagerness to work in a fast-paced startup environment

Why Join Us

• Opportunity to work on cutting-edge battery technologies impacting Indias EV future
• Be part of a high-growth, high-energy startup backed by top investors
• Flat hierarchy and a culture that values innovation, ownership, and experimentation
• Competitive compensation aligned with skills and experience

Location: Near Chakan, Pune, India (on-site)

Pay and Benefits: Competitive & commensurate with experience