SES AI · 20 hours ago
Battery Algorithm Engineer
Greater Boston (Woburn, MA) – On-site/Hybrid
Full-time
Hybrid
Senior LevelSES AI Corp. is dedicated to accelerating the world’s energy transition through groundbreaking material discovery and advanced battery management. They are seeking a Battery Algorithm Engineer to develop predictive models and optimization engines that enhance battery safety and performance metrics in real-time.
BatteryElectric VehicleEnergy StorageManufacturingRenewable Energy
Responsibilities
Design and develop core physics-based battery models and multi-physics simulations that accurately represent cell behavior
Engineer and apply ML/Deep Learning algorithms (using libraries like TensorFlow) for predictive modeling, safety assessment, and performance optimization
Develop AI4Science algorithms that merge materials physics and computational science to solve complex battery challenges
Architect and build the digital twin battery system—a virtual battery trained on real-time cell data to continuously monitor and predict safety and performance metrics
Integrate algorithms into big-data systems and infrastructure, ensuring the predictive models are scalable and robust
Maintain a hybrid understanding of data science, materials physics, algorithm infrastructure, and AI models to ensure model validity and utility
Utilize computational tools like COMSOL Multiphysics and finite element analysis (FEA) for complex modeling and simulation tasks
Qualification
Required
Ph.D. in Materials Engineering or a closely related computational/engineering field
Deep foundational knowledge and practical experience with physics-based battery modeling and computational battery modeling
Expertise in applying ML/Deep Learning algorithms for predictive modeling and optimization, specifically using libraries such as TensorFlow and other neural network architectures
Proficiency in core programming languages (Python, MATLAB) and simulation tools (e.g., COMSOL Multiphysics, finite element analysis)
Experience with algorithm infrastructure and architecting digital twin systems
Preferred
Previous experience at battery analytics platforms, electrification R&D centers, or specialized materials/physics ML groups
Experience integrating algorithms with large-scale data systems and platforms
Familiarity with professional software development practices, including version control using GitHub
Benefits
Comprehensive health coverage
Attractive equity/stock options program
Company
SES AI
SES AI Corp.
Founded in 2012
201-500 employees
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Funding
Current Stage
Public CompanyTotal Funding
$600.11MKey Investors
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2022-02-04Post Ipo Equity· $275M
2022-02-04IPO
2021-07-05Corporate Round· $100M
Leadership Team
Qichao Hu
Founder & CEO
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Chief Legal Officer
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