Redwood Materials

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About Redwood Materials Redwood is localizing a global battery supply chain that seamlessly integrates recovery, reuse, and recycling — keeping critical minerals in circulation and driving the energy transition. Founded in 2019, we’re delivering low-cost and large-scale energy storage and producing battery materials in the U.S. for the first time, all from batteries we already have. Senior Software Technical Program Manager, Energy Storage Essential Duties: Redwood Materials is currently searching for a Technical Program Manager to join as an early member of a new engineering team working on our Battery Energy Storage System product line. In this role, you will focus on the development of software, embedded firmware, and systems controls and will drive cross-functional coordination across engineering, product, and operations teams to deliver intelligent, grid-interactive storage systems that are scalable, reliable, and safe. This is a highly technical role where success requires understanding the unique challenges of developing production quality software and firmware in complex energy environments. You will be expected to operate with a high degree of autonomy while contributing to the development of tools and processes that improve the organization’s productivity. Responsibilities will include: Lead cross-functional development programs focused on embedded firmware for power electronics, energy management system software, and battery management software Drive the software development process, including planning and facilitating sprints, backlog prioritization, standups, and sprint reviews to maintain team velocity and alignment Work closely with software, controls, systems, and electrical engineers to define program requirements, technical interfaces, dependencies and validation strategies Track and communicate progress toward key milestones Support test planning, software release processes, and integration with lab and field validation efforts Ensure change management and version control processes are in place and aligned with the pace of system iteration Proactively identify risks, surface technical blockers, and develop mitigation strategies across the product lifecycle Desired Qualifications: BS/MS in Engineering, Computer Science, or related technical field 5+ years of technical program management experience focused on software and firmware in hardware-integrated systems. Experience power electronics or other energy products a strong plus Familiarity with software development lifecycle processes including Agile, CI/CD, code reviews, and release planning Proven track record of managing software development for multidisciplinary products involving electrical, mechanical, and systems teams Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, capable of building relationships with all levels of the organization and presenting to internal and external executives Proficiency in project tracking and collaboration tools (e.g., Jira, Confluence, GitHub, MS Project, Asana) Self-motivated, with the ability to manage your work in a startup environment, balancing multiple priorities and deadlines A passion for sustainability and making the world a better place Physical Requirements: Ability to safely perform job duties in both office and production environments. Must maintain regular and punctual attendance in alignment with company and regulatory standards. Must be able to communicate clearly. Working Conditions: Willing to travel to Reno, NV as needed and for onboarding (if Bay Area based) Work schedule may vary depending on site operational needs, and flexibility is required Split work environment between office and the production facility. Work may involve extended periods of working in the production facility. Ability to work in challenging working conditions which may include exposure to noise, dust, chemicals, and temperature extremes, while protected by PPE, for extended periods of time. May require occasional work weekends or alternate shifts to support production needs - approximately 25% The position is full-time and located in San Francisco, CA. Compensation will be commensurate with experience In accordance with California pay transparency laws, the salary range for this position is listed below. Actual compensation may vary based on a variety of factors, including experience, education, and skills. California Pay Range: $153,000—$248,500 USD The position is full-time. Compensation will be commensurate with experience. We collect personal information (PI) from you in connection with your application for employment with Redwood Materials, including the following categories of PI: identifiers, personal records, professional or employment information, and inferences drawn from your PI. We collect your PI for our purposes, including performing services and operations related to your potential employment. If you have additional privacy-related questions, please contact us at privacy@redwoodmaterials.com.