Sila Nanotechnologies, Inc. · 22 hours ago
Battery Product Engineer
Alameda, CA
Full-time
Onsite
Senior Level
$151K/yr - $191K/yr
5+ years expSila Nanotechnologies, Inc. is a next-generation battery materials company focused on powering the transition to clean energy. The Battery Product Engineer will design, build, and test high-performance cell prototypes while acting as a technical interface for external customers, ensuring that lab-level innovations align with market opportunities.
BatteryElectric VehicleElectronicsManufacturingNanotechnology
Responsibilities
Execute the Bench-to-Market Loop : Design, build, and test high-performance cell prototypes (stacked, pouch, cylindrical) to validate Sila’s material against specific customer requirements and emerging market use cases
Translate Data into Insights : Analyze complex electrochemical datasets—including cycle life, swelling, and rate capability—to identify the "there-there" and determine if a technical path meets the commercial threshold
Bridge Technical & Commercial Gaps : Act as the primary technical interface for external customers, synthesizing their challenges into actionable R&D experiments and sharing results that clarify the product’s value proposition
Own the Product Roadmap : Facilitate cross-functional collaboration between R&D, Operations, and Business Development to ensure that lab-level wins are scalable and aligned with long-term market opportunities
Design for Discovery : Create and carry out rigorous experimental plans to explore the boundaries of our material, proactively identifying both the "unfair advantages" and the technical limitations of Sila's technology in new applications
Champion the "Silazen" Way : Invest in our company values, maintaining a culture of intellectual honesty and first-principles thinking as we scale our technology to global markets
Qualification
Required
Ability to carefully plan, implement, and pivot multiple projects simultaneously in a fast-paced R&D environment
A strong technical background in lithium-ion batteries is a MUST. You should be deeply familiar with cell design, electrode fabrication, and the electrochemical trade-offs (energy vs. power vs. cycle life) inherent in advanced anode materials
A well-organized and data-driven approach to problem-solving and experimental design (DOE). You are driven by curiosity, attention to detail, and the intellectual honesty to face inconvenient data
Proficiency in databases and data analysis tools; experience with JMP, Python, or SQL is preferred for synthesizing large-scale cycling and characterization datasets
Exceptional communication abilities, with the skill to translate complex electrochemical results into a clear 'data-rich narrative' for both internal R&D teams and external customers
Direct experience working with customers or partners to understand technical pain points and define success metrics
Deep understanding of lab safety best practices and experience working hands-on in a battery prototyping environment (e.g., glovebox, dry room)
Experience taking products from lab-scale validation to market-ready prototypes is a strong plus
At least a M.S. in Materials Science, Chemical Engineering, or a related field with 5+ years of experience in the battery industry. Candidates with an advanced degree (M.S. or Ph.D.) and significant research experience may require fewer years of industry experience
Benefits
Total Rewards package that can include benefits, perks, equity, and bonuses.
Company
Sila Nanotechnologies, Inc.
We are Sila—a next generation battery materials company dedicated to accelerating energy transformation for a more sustainable future.
201-500 employees
H1B Sponsorship
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2023 (1)
2020 (5)
Funding
Current Stage
Late StageTotal Funding
$1.36BKey Investors
Sutter Hill Ventures,T. Rowe PriceUS Department of EnergyCoatue
2024-06-27Series G· $375M
2022-10-19Grant· $100M
2021-01-26Series F· $590M
Leadership Team
Gene Berdichevsky
Co-founder and CEO
Alex Jacobs
Co-Founder & VP Engineering
Recent News
2025-09-18
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