As the VP of Engineering, you will lead the design and development of advanced firmware solutions for our global electric scooter and motorbike platforms. This role is responsible for the full lifecycle of embedded systems, ensuring optimal real-time performance, energy efficiency, and seamless integration across key vehicle components such as motor controllers, battery management systems (BMS), telematics, and over-the-air (OTA) software updates.

This opportunity is based in Ho Chi Minh City, Vietnam, with a future pathway to Singapore to expand the company’s firmware engineering capabilities across Indonesia and the ASEAN region.

Core Responsibilities

Core Responsibilities

1. Strategic Leadership in Embedded Systems

• Define and execute the firmware and embedded systems roadmap, ensuring alignment with the company’s global R&D strategy and product vision.
• Lead the architecture, optimization, and performance enhancement of firmware for:
  • Motor Controllers – Focus on Field-Oriented Control (FOC), Brushless DC (BLDC), and Permanent Magnet Synchronous Motors (PMSM), including traction inverters.
  • Battery Management Systems (BMS) – Develop firmware for lithium-ion and next-generation battery technologies.
  • Connectivity Modules – Oversee integration of 4G/LTE, Bluetooth, CAN, WiFi, LoRa, and Zigbee for seamless communication.
  • OTA Update Frameworks – Design and implement robust remote diagnostics and software upgrade solutions.
• Ensure firmware meets global EV industry standards for performance, security, and reliability, with a strong emphasis on safety-critical and energy-efficient operations.
• Develop scalable firmware solutions adaptable to multiple two-wheeler models and future product iterations.

2. Building & Growing a World-Class Engineering Team

• Recruit, mentor, and manage a top-tier firmware engineering team in Ho Chi Minh City, with future expansion into Singapore and Indonesia.
• Foster a culture of technical excellence, ownership, and innovation, driving seamless collaboration across hardware, software, and product teams.
• Establish firmware development best practices, automated testing frameworks, and quality control measures to ensure reliability in global markets.

3. Firmware Development & Execution

• Lead the end-to-end firmware development cycle, from gathering requirements to coding, validation, and deployment.
• Collaborate with motor and powertrain engineers to enhance the efficiency and performance of electric drivetrains.
• Develop cybersecurity strategies for firmware authentication, secure boot mechanisms, encryption, and protection against hacking threats.
• Work with manufacturing teams across India, ASEAN, and other R&D centers to ensure firmware is optimized for large-scale production and long-term field reliability.
• Implement and refine functional safety protocols (ISO 26262, IEC 61508).

4. Driving Innovation & Future Technologies

• Research and integrate emerging technologies, including:
  • AI-powered predictive analytics for EV performance and battery life
  • Edge computing for real-time vehicle decision-making
  • Ultra-low-power firmware for next-generation IoT and connectivity solutions
  • Smart range optimization through energy-efficient algorithms
• Stay at the forefront of global trends in EV firmware and embedded software to maintain industry leadership in connectivity, efficiency, and performance.

Ideal Candidate Profile

Qualifications & Experience

• 10+ years in embedded firmware development, with at least 5 years in senior leadership (Director/VP level).
• Expertise in C/C++ programming, RTOS, embedded Linux, and bare-metal firmware development.
• Hands-on experience with ARM Cortex-M/A architectures, DSPs, and microcontroller-based embedded systems.
• Strong background in motor control firmware (FOC, PID, BLDC, PMSM) and battery management algorithms (BMS, SoC, SoH estimation).
• In-depth knowledge of wireless communication protocols (Bluetooth, WiFi, 4G/LTE, LoRa, Zigbee, CAN, UART, SPI, I2C).
• Experience leading global firmware teams, preferably in ASEAN, India, or other international markets.
• Solid understanding of functional safety and cybersecurity standards (ISO 26262, IEC 61508, ASPICE).
• Industry experience in automotive, electric mobility, or consumer electronics is a plus.

Preferred Skills

• Hands-on experience with AI/ML in embedded systems (TinyML, Edge AI).
• Deep understanding of OTA firmware updates and cloud-based integration.
• Knowledge of predictive maintenance and real-time vehicle diagnostics for EVs.