Staff Data Product Engineer
$122,400–$166,000 year
On-siteHayward, California, United States
Hayward, California, United StatesOn-siteFull Time$122,400–$166,000 yearSenior LevelDoctorate Or Professional DegreeMANUFACTURINGSmall
Full TimeSenior LevelDoctorate Or Professional DegreeSmallMANUFACTURING
Job Summary
Lead development of the internal database and MES to bridge cell development data to actionable software, defining software requirements, roadmaps, and acceptance criteria; manage third-party developers; design intuitive UI for battery data analysis; ensure data integrity and scalable architectures across lab-scale R&D to pilot production; collaborate with cell/process/manufacturing teams to translate engineering needs into software specifications; drive cross-functional alignment and product documentation while enabling reliable access to data for all teams.
Required Qualifications
- PhD (with 3+ years of relevant experience), Master's (with 6+ years of relevant experience), Bachelor's (with 8+ years of relevant experience) in Computer Science, Data Science, Chemical Engineering, Materials Science, or a related field, or equivalent combination of education and industry experience
- Hands-on experience acting as a product owner or product manager for internal software tools, databases, or MES platforms, with personal accountability for roadmap decisions and feature delivery
- Direct experience defining software requirements and managing external or third-party developers, including setting expectations, reviewing deliverables, and maintaining delivery timelines
- Proven understanding of battery performance testing, cell characterization, and typical battery data structures
- High proficiency in SQL database and experience querying complex relational databases to troubleshoot user issues or validate data integrity
- Experience with data visualization tools and UI/UX design principles (e.g., Python, Tableau, Power BI, or front-end web frameworks) sufficient to guide interface development and evaluate delivered work..
- Experience working cross-functionally with hardware engineers, software developers, and leadership teams to advance programs
- Solid understanding of typical battery performance metrics and testing protocols, familiarity with time-series data generated by standard cyclers (e.g., Arbin, BioLogic, Neware)
- Knowledge of battery manufacturing data structures, particularly material genealogy, batch tracking, and process data mapping
- Ability to write comprehensive product requirements documents, user stories, and acceptance criteria tailored for internal engineering tools
- Proficiency in agile development methodologies, sprint planning, and backlog prioritization
- Familiarity with data visualization frameworks to guide UI development and dashboard layouts
- Demonstrated product ownership skills, with the ability to drive cross-functional alignment between software developers and battery engineers
- Excellent problem-solving and communication skills, taking accountability to translate user challenges into actionable software requirements and strategic updates
- Direct experience developing data infrastructure or MES platforms in a battery manufacturing or advanced materials R&D environment
- Familiarity with data privacy and security considerations relevant to proprietary manufacturing and performance data in a competitive technology environment
- Experience scaling internal software systems from early-stage R&D use to pilot or high-volume manufacturing environments, where data complexity and user volume increase substantially
- Safety & Security First
- Trust & Respect
- Ownership & Accountability
- Technical Excellence
- Learn & Be Curious
- Be Resourceful
- Delight Customers
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