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Full-Time

Senior Field Applications Engineer

Battery Systems

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Zitara

Zitara

11-50 employees

Develops software for battery management solutions

Energy
Automotive & Transportation

Compensation Overview

$152k - $191kAnnually

+ Performance Bonus

Senior

San Francisco, CA, USA

Category
Hardware Engineering
Electronic Hardware Engineering
Required Skills
Data Analysis
Requirements
  • Bachelors' degree in technical subject or equivalent proficiency.
  • At least two years of experience in embedded software development.
  • At least three years of experience in battery systems design or battery-related applications engineering.
  • Comfortable programming in C.
  • Strong emotional intelligence that enables relationship building with customers of all stripes.
  • Clear and effective written and verbal communication.
  • High attention to detail and quality in work output.
  • Willingness to travel to meet customers in-person.
  • Customer facing experience in technical support, training, sales support, and/or presentations.
Responsibilities
  • Manage customer relationships with Zitara, serving as a primary point of contact from the end of the sales phase and into active technical engagements.
  • Develop a thorough technical understanding of specific customer applications.
  • Coordinate with internal teams to ensure products and services are delivered to customers on schedule and at quality.
  • Guide and mentor customers as they adopt Zitara products, helping them maximize the value of Zitara software when integrated in their applications.
  • Provide direct technical support to customers when they encounter difficulty.
  • Create technical solutions for customers, such as data analyses, sample code, or technical documentation.
  • Develop in-depth knowledge of customer needs across the industry, and drive Zitara product development by identifying product gaps and advocating on behalf of our customers internally.
  • Directly participate in Zitara’s product planning and development process.

Zitara develops software solutions focused on battery management to support the renewable energy sector. Their main product, Zitara Live, is a cloud-based software that integrates with battery pack hardware, specifically for lithium iron phosphate (LFP) batteries. This software provides essential data such as state of charge (SoC), state of health (SoH), and predictive safety features, which help businesses optimize their battery usage and enhance operational efficiency. Zitara differentiates itself from competitors by offering customized and validated outputs that improve battery performance and reduce risks associated with battery operations. The company's goal is to facilitate the transition to renewable energy by providing tools that help industries manage their battery-powered assets effectively.

Company Stage

Series A

Total Funding

$32M

Headquarters

San Francisco, California

Founded

2019

Growth & Insights
Headcount

6 month growth

6%

1 year growth

36%

2 year growth

104%
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Simplify's Take

What believers are saying

  • The recent $12M Series A funding will enable Zitara to aggressively expand and accelerate product development, enhancing its market position.
  • Zitara's innovative software solutions contribute significantly to the global decarbonization effort, making it an attractive company for those passionate about renewable energy.
  • The company's predictive safety features and accurate algorithms provide businesses with unparalleled insights, potentially saving millions in operational costs and reducing risks.

What critics are saying

  • The competitive landscape in battery management software is intense, requiring Zitara to continuously innovate to maintain its edge.
  • Reliance on external funding for expansion and product development could pose financial risks if future funding rounds are not secured.

What makes Zitara unique

  • Zitara leverages physics and machine-learning to provide highly accurate battery management solutions, setting it apart from competitors relying on traditional methods.
  • Their software, Zitara Live, offers predictive safety features and validated state of charge and health metrics, which are crucial for industries relying on battery-powered assets.
  • Zitara's focus on a wide range of applications, from electric vehicles to consumer electronics and satellites, demonstrates its versatility and broad market appeal.