Job Description: Vice President of Engineering (Embedded Systems & Firmware)
Location: Ho Chi Minh City, Vietnam (Future potential for relocation to Singapore to expand Indonesia operations)
Reports to: Chief Technology Officer (CTO) / CEO
Industry: Electric Two-Wheeler / Mobility / Automotive / EV Technology
Company: A top-4 global electric two-wheeler manufacturer, listed in India, with a strong presence in ASEAN and global markets
Role Summary
As the Vice President of Engineering (Embedded Systems & Firmware), you will lead the development of cutting-edge firmware and embedded software solutions for our global electric scooter and motorbike platforms. This role will oversee the entire embedded systems development lifecycle, ensuring real-time performance, power efficiency, and seamless connectivity across all vehicle systems, including motor controllers, battery management systems (BMS), vehicle connectivity, and over-the-air (OTA) updates.
This position is based in Ho Chi Minh City, Vietnam, and offers a career growth path to Singapore, where you will be tasked with scaling firmware engineering resources across Indonesia and ASEAN.
Key Responsibilities
1. Technical Leadership & Embedded Systems Strategy
• Define and execute the firmware and embedded systems roadmap to align with the company’s global R&D and product strategy.
• Lead the architecture, development, and optimization of high-performance firmware for:
• Motor controllers (FOC, BLDC, PMSM) and traction inverters
• Battery management systems (BMS) for Li-ion and next-gen chemistries
• Telematics & IoT connectivity (4G/LTE, Bluetooth, CAN, WiFi, LoRa, Zigbee)
• OTA firmware update mechanisms for remote diagnostics and software upgrades
• Ensure real-time, safety-critical, and power-efficient firmware design that meets stringent global standards for EV performance, reliability, and cybersecurity.
• Develop robust firmware architecture for scalability, ensuring compatibility across multiple two-wheeler platforms and future product iterations.
2. Team Building & Global Talent Development
• Lead, hire, and scale a high-performance firmware engineering team in Ho Chi Minh City, with plans to expand into Singapore and Indonesia.
• Build a culture of technical excellence, ownership, and innovation, fostering collaboration between hardware, software, and product teams.
• Drive firmware best practices, quality assurance, and test automation for reliable performance across global markets.
3. Execution of Embedded Software & Firmware Development
• Oversee the full firmware development cycle, from requirements gathering, coding, testing, validation, and deployment into production.
• Work closely with motor and powertrain engineers to optimize efficiency and performance of electric drivetrains.
• Develop and integrate cybersecurity strategies for firmware authentication, secure boot, encryption, and protection against hacking.
• Collaborate with manufacturing teams in India, ASEAN, and global R&D hubs to optimize firmware for mass production and field reliability.
• Establish and improve functional safety compliance processes (ISO 26262, IEC 61508).
4. Innovation & Future Technologies
• Evaluate emerging EV firmware technologies, including:
• AI-powered predictive analytics for EV performance and battery health
• Edge computing for real-time decision-making in vehicle operations
• Ultra-low-power firmware for next-gen IoT and connectivity
• Energy-efficient algorithms for smart range optimization
• Stay ahead of global trends in electric mobility and embedded software development, ensuring our vehicles remain industry-leading in connectivity, efficiency, and performance.
Key Qualifications & Experience
• 10+ years of experience in embedded firmware development, with at least 5+ years in leadership (Director/VP level).
• Proven expertise in C/C++ programming, real-time operating systems (RTOS), embedded Linux, and bare-metal firmware development.
• Hands-on experience with ARM Cortex-M/A architectures, DSPs, and microcontroller-based embedded systems.
• Deep understanding of motor control algorithms (FOC, PID, BLDC, PMSM) and battery management firmware (BMS, SoC, SoH estimations).
• Expertise in wireless communication protocols (Bluetooth, WiFi, 4G/LTE, LoRa, Zigbee, CAN, UART, SPI, I2C).
• Experience leading firmware development teams across multiple locations, with a preference for ASEAN, India, or other global markets.
• Strong understanding of functional safety and cybersecurity (ISO 26262, IEC 61508, ASPICE).
• Automotive, EV, mobility, or consumer electronics industry background preferred.
Preferred Skills
• Experience with machine learning on embedded systems (TinyML, Edge AI).
• Knowledge of OTA firmware update architectures and cloud integration.
• Strong understanding of real-time diagnostics and predictive maintenance for EVs.
Compensation & Career Growth
• Competitive base salary with equity options (if applicable).
• Relocation support for candidates moving to Ho Chi Minh City.
• Performance-based bonuses and incentives tied to project success.
• Fast-track career growth with a pathway to Singapore for scaling operations in Indonesia and ASEAN markets.
• Opportunity to define the future of electric two-wheeler mobility on a global scale.
How to Apply
Interested candidates should submit their resume and a cover letter detailing their experience in embedded systems for EVs and two-wheeler mobility.
Why Join Us?
This is a rare opportunity to lead the firmware development of a top-4 global EV two-wheeler brand and make a direct impact on the future of electric mobility across ASEAN, India, and beyond. If you’re passionate about pushing the limits of embedded engineering in electric vehicles, we want to hear from you!
