Meta · 2 months ago
Tech Lead, Battery Research
Redmond, WA
Full-time
Onsite
Senior Level
5+ years expMeta builds technologies that help people connect, find communities, and grow businesses. As a Battery Research Scientist, you will lead the research and development of advanced battery technologies for next-generation devices, collaborating with cross-functional teams to deliver innovative solutions.
Computer Software
Responsibilities
Lead and contribute to research teams developing advanced battery technologies, from concept through to prototype
Define and execute research roadmaps in partnership with internal and external collaborators
Drive the transfer of promising battery technologies from research to product development, supporting new technology introduction (NTI) and new product introduction (NPI) projects
Lead and contribute to battery modeling efforts, including electrochemical modeling, materials modeling, and/or AI/ML for materials discovery
Design and execute experiments to support model development and validation
Collaborate cross-functionally with research, engineering, and manufacturing partners
Qualification
Required
Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Computer Engineering, relevant technical field, or equivalent practical experience
PhD in Physics, Chemistry, Materials Science, Chemical, Materials, or Mechanical Engineering, or a related discipline
5+ years of experience leading projects and programs, including cross-functional partners
2+ years of experience developing program direction and strategy
5+ years of experience in battery development for electric vehicles, consumer electronics, or related fields
5+ years of experience with battery modeling (e.g., physics-based material or electrochemistry modeling, AI/ML for materials discovery)
5+ years of experience designing and executing experiments for model development and validation
5+ years of experience driving research, development, and/or manufacturing projects with third-party partners
Preferred
5+ years industry experience in battery development for electric vehicles or consumer electronics devices
5+ years industry experience with battery modeling for consumer electronics or electric vehicles (e.g., physics-based battery material or electrochemistry modeling, AI/ML development for battery materials discovery)
Proven understanding of battery cell materials, chemistry, and manufacturing processes for consumer electronics
Demonstrated experience solving complex problems across technical domains
Proven track record of balancing strategic planning with detailed execution, including leading teams and contributing as an individual contributor
Experience with battery and materials characterization techniques (e.g., electrochemical cell characterization, cyclic voltammetry, EIS, XPS, FTIR, etc.)
Benefits
Bonus
Equity
Benefits
Company
Meta
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Funding
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