Manager, Application Development

4 months ago


Alameda, United States Sila Full time

Manager, Application Development

About Us

We are Sila, a next-generation battery materials company. Our mission is to power the world’s transition to clean energy. To create this future, our team is building a better lithium-ion battery from the inside out today. We engineer and manufacture ground-breaking battery materials that significantly increase the energy density of batteries, while reducing their size and weight. The result? Smaller more powerful batteries that can unlock innovation in consumer devices and accelerate the mass adoption of electric cars to eliminate our dependence on fossil fuels. We're tackling one of the biggest challenges of our time every day, and together we're redefining what's possible. Are you ready to be a part of a team committed to changing the world?

Who You Are

You are an exceptional technical leader who inspires and enables a top-notch team of engineering professionals to develop next generation Li-ion battery materials. You are a principled hands-on leader with high emotional intelligence, excellent interpersonal and mentorship skills, unshakeable intellectual honesty, humility and sound judgment. You possess a diverse skill set and are equally effective working with customers, suppliers, contract manufacturing partners, and government funding agencies. You will leverage your previous experience in application development to collaborate with a diverse team of Process Research and Development, Equipment Development, Application Development, Product, and Strategy representatives to drive the development of novel, materials-based Li-ion battery products.

Responsibilities and Duties

Build and foster experimental best practices including efficient design of experiments (DOE) and statistical analysis to enable best in class cycles of learning to support robust and efficient product development Document and communicate findings for a broad set of partners including customer, suppliers, contract manufacturing partners, and government funding agencies Recruit, interview, hire, and onboard extraordinary new engineers to expand your team’s capacity, capabilities, and diversity; Set clear performance expectations and deliver regular feedback; Coach and mentor direct reports to enable career growth and, when needed, career changes; Maintain processes, systems, and infrastructure that enhance the team’s efficiency.  Foster an environment of psychological safety and accountability within the team, encouraging enthusiastic involvement in creative scientific ventures, constructive discourse, and deeply collaborative work for timely attainment of critical program milestones. Collaborate with technical leads and adjacent groups to establish product development strategy Proactively identify safety hazards and work cooperatively to implement improvements

Knowledge and Skill Requirements 

Degree in Material Science, Chemical Engineering, Physics, Chemistry or equivalent with minimum of 12+ years (Bachelor’s degree), 8+ years (Master’s degree), or 6+ years (Ph.D.) of industry experience  Track record of bringing new processes and products from concept phase through New Product Introduction (NPI) Track record of technical leadership and people management including demonstrated experience in mentoring engineers and scientists, facilitating their professional growth and career advancement Demonstrated success collaborating in a highly technical interdisciplinary setting with internal stakeholders, suppliers, external development partners, government funding agencies, and customers Ability to clearly communicate technical findings to a diverse audience including verbal, written, and presentation Experience with battery materials and/or electrochemical testing techniques is a plus

Physical Demands and Working Conditions

Pass a respirator fit test and be able to wear respiratory protection on a periodic basis Wear personal protective equipment including, but not limited to, a lab coat, gloves, safety glasses, and steel toe safety shoes on a periodic basis Move items up to 25 lbs with the assistance of lift equipment and carts Move long distances (such as from building to building) and be stationary for extended periods of time Operate a computer and other office equipment, such as a laptop, copier/printer, etc in a fixed location

Work Schedule

Regular Shift: Monday - Friday, 9:00am - 6:00pm

Payscale Disclosure

The starting base pay for this role is between $165,000 and $208,000 at the time of posting. The actual base pay depends on many factors, such as education, experience, and skills. Base pay is only one part of Sila’s competitive Total Rewards package that can include benefits, perks, equity, and bonuses. The base pay range is subject to change and may be modified in the future. #LI-PL1 #LI-Onsite

Working at Sila

We believe that building a diverse team at Sila helps us amplify our individual talents. We are an equal opportunity employer and committed to creating an inclusive environment where good ideas are free to come from anyone. We are proud to celebrate diversity and all qualified applicants are considered for employment without regard to gender, race, sexual orientation, religion, age, disability, national origin, or any other status protected by law.



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