Director of Embedded Software Platform

The posting, as Brelle wrote it

ABOUT BRELLE

ENERGY FOR WHAT MOVES US.

The next generation of vehicles and aircraft won't be built with yesterday's manufacturing playbook.

Brelle is building a new approach to manufacturing for an increasingly electrified world, bringing together advanced engineering, software, testing, and automated production to develop and build high-performance energy and powertrain systems.

We're a California based, venture backed team working with some of the most demanding names in high performance mobility, including supercars and superbikes. Our work spans novel battery pack architecture, full-stack software, and automated manufacturing, with the goal of making machines lighter, safer, and more capable.

We're building something ambitious, and we're still early. That means real ownership, difficult technical problems, and the opportunity to see your work move from an idea to something real. We value people who think beyond their job description, challenge conventional approaches, and follow through on what they take on.

Build something exceptional. Own your work. See it move.

ABOUT THE ROLE

As Director of Embedded Software Platform, you'll lead the architecture and development of the embedded software foundations powering Brelle's next-generation energy and powertrain systems.

You'll establish the technical direction for our embedded platform, spanning the software stack that connects hardware, enables system functionality, and supports reliable operation across products and customer programs. Depending on your background, this may include everything from low-level firmware, drivers, and real-time operating systems to platform architecture, software infrastructure, development frameworks, and integration across multiple electronic control units (ECUs).

This is a hands-on technical leadership role. You'll make foundational architecture decisions, work closely with electrical and systems engineering, and build the team and engineering practices needed to take complex embedded systems from early development through production. You'll balance near-term product delivery with the long-term platform investments that enable reuse, reliability, and scale.

We're looking for an experienced engineering leader who has built and shipped embedded software in demanding production environments, brings strong technical judgment, and knows how to build exceptional teams without losing touch with the engineering itself.

WHAT YOU'LL DO

Embedded Platform Architecture & Technical Direction

• Own the technical direction and evolution of Brelle's embedded software platform, establishing the architecture and foundations needed to support current and future products.
• Define software architecture across relevant layers of the embedded stack, including operating systems, drivers, middleware, hardware abstraction, communication interfaces, diagnostics, and application integration.
• Establish clear software interfaces and architectural boundaries t

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automotive communication and diagnostics, including CAN, CAN-FD, Ethernet, LIN, or UDS.

• Experience building embedded software infrastructure, including build systems, automated testing, continuous integration, and release tooling.
• Familiarity with vehicle electrical/electronic architectures, software-defined vehicles, or distributed control systems.
• Familiarity with functional safety standards such as ISO 26262, automotive software development practices such as ASPICE, or embedded cybersecurity.
• Experience with secure boot, firmware updates, or production software configuration and lifecycle management.
• Experience building or scaling an embedded software organization in a fast-moving engineering environment.

HOW WE WORK

At Brelle, we value people who take ownership, think beyond their immediate responsibilities, and care about the quality of what they build.

Our operating principles reflect how we work

• Big Picture: Understand the broader problem and how your work contributes to the outcome.
• Team First: Work across disciplines, share context, and help the team succeed.
• Lean In: Take initiative, identify what needs to happen, and step in to make progress.
• Be Obsessed: Care deeply about the details, the engineering, and the quality of the result.
• Follow Through: Take responsibility for outcomes and see the work through to completion.

We're looking for a leader who embodies these principles, builds trust through technical judgment and follow-through, and helps create an environment where strong engineers can do their best work.

COMPENSATION & BENEFITS

Base Salary: $210,000 - $260,000

Final compensation will be based on experience, qualifications, and the overall fit for the role.

Meaningful equity participation through Brelle's Employee Incentive Plan.

• Medical, dental, and vision (HMO/PPO)
• 401(k)
• Flexible PTO
• Team meals twice a week
• Monthly team events

Brelle is an equal opportunity employer.