Tech Lead, Battery Research
Redmond, WA • Full Time
Meta
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As a Battery Research Scientist, you will play a pivotal role in shaping the future of next-generation devices by driving the research and development of advanced battery technologies. In this role, you will lead the creation and execution of technical roadmaps and strategies for innovative battery solutions that power future AR and XR devices. You will collaborate in a dynamic, cross-functional environment with researchers, engineers, and partners to deliver breakthrough advancements, and you will tackle some of the most significant challenges in the battery industry, contributing to step-change improvements in performance, safety, and sustainability. This is an opportunity to make a lasting impact on the future of consumer electronics by advancing battery science and technology at scale.
Tech Lead, Battery Research Responsibilities
- Lead and contribute to research teams developing advanced battery technologies, from concept through to prototype
- Define and execute research roadmaps in partnership with internal and external collaborators
- Drive the transfer of promising battery technologies from research to product development, supporting new technology introduction (NTI) and new product introduction (NPI) projects
- Lead and contribute to battery modeling efforts, including electrochemical modeling, materials modeling, and/or AI/ML for materials discovery
- Design and execute experiments to support model development and validation
- Collaborate cross-functionally with research, engineering, and manufacturing partners
Minimum Qualifications
- Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Computer Engineering, relevant technical field, or equivalent practical experience
- PhD in Physics, Chemistry, Materials Science, Chemical, Materials, or Mechanical Engineering, or a related discipline
- 5+ years of experience leading projects and programs, including cross-functional partners
- 2+ years of experience developing program direction and strategy
- 5+ years of experience in battery development for electric vehicles, consumer electronics, or related fields
- 5+ years of experience with battery modeling (e.g., physics-based material or electrochemistry modeling, AI/ML for materials discovery)
- 5+ years of experience designing and executing experiments for model development and validation
- 5+ years of experience driving research, development, and/or manufacturing projects with third-party partners
Preferred Qualifications
- 5+ years industry experience in battery development for electric vehicles or consumer electronics devices
- 5+ years industry experience with battery modeling for consumer electronics or electric vehicles (e.g., physics-based battery material or electrochemistry modeling, AI/ML development for battery materials discovery)
- Proven understanding of battery cell materials, chemistry, and manufacturing processes for consumer electronics
- Demonstrated experience solving complex problems across technical domains
- Proven track record of balancing strategic planning with detailed execution, including leading teams and contributing as an individual contributor
- Experience with battery and materials characterization techniques (e.g., electrochemical cell characterization, cyclic voltammetry, EIS, XPS, FTIR, etc.)
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Meta builds technologies that help people connect, find communities, and grow businesses. When Facebook launched in 2004, it changed the way people connect. Apps like Messenger, Instagram and WhatsApp further empowered billions around the world. Now, Meta is moving beyond 2D screens toward immersive experiences like augmented and virtual reality to help build the next evolution in social technology. People who choose to build their careers by building with us at Meta help shape a future that will take us beyond what digital connection makes possible today—beyond the constraints of screens, the limits of distance, and even the rules of physics.
$177,000/year to $251,000/year + bonus + equity + benefits
Individual compensation is determined by skills, qualifications, experience, and location. Compensation details listed in this posting reflect the base hourly rate, monthly rate, or annual salary only, and do not include bonus, equity or sales incentives, if applicable. In addition to base compensation, Meta offers benefits. Learn more about benefits at Meta.
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