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About the role
<p><span data-contrast="auto">SES AI Corp. (NYSE: SES) is dedicated to </span><strong><span data-contrast="auto">accelerating the world’s energy transition</span></strong><span data-contrast="auto"> through groundbreaking material discovery and advanced battery management. We are at the forefront of revolutionizing battery creation, pioneering the integration of </span><strong><span data-contrast="auto">cutting-edge machine learning</span></strong><span data-contrast="auto"> into our research and development. Our AI-enhanced, high-energy-density and high-power-density Li-Metal and Li-ion batteries are unique; they are the </span><strong><span data-contrast="auto">first in the world</span></strong><span data-contrast="auto"> to utilize electrolyte materials discovered by AI. This powerful combination of "AI for science" and material engineering enables batteries that can be used across various applications, including </span><strong><span data-contrast="auto">transportation (land and air), energy storage, robotics, and drones</span></strong><span data-contrast="auto">.</span><span data-ccp-props="{}"> </span></p>
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<p><span data-contrast="auto">To learn more about us, please visit: </span><a href="http://www.ses.ai/"><span data-contrast="auto"><span data-ccp-charstyle="Hyperlink">www.ses.ai</span></span></a><span data-ccp-props="{}"> </span></p>
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<p><strong><span data-contrast="auto">What We Offer:</span></strong><span data-ccp-props="{}"> </span></p>
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<li data-leveltext="" data-font="Symbol" data-listid="15" data-list-defn-props="{"335552541":1,"335559685":720,"335559991":360,"469769226":"Symbol","469769242":[8226],"469777803":"left","469777804":"","469777815":"hybridMultilevel"}" data-aria-posinset="1" data-aria-level="1"><span data-contrast="auto">A highly competitive salary and robust benefits package, including comprehensive health coverage and an attractive equity/stock options program within our NYSE-listed company.</span><span data-ccp-props="{}"> </span></li>
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<li data-leveltext="" data-font="Symbol" data-listid="15" data-list-defn-props="{"335552541":1,"335559685":720,"335559991":360,"469769226":"Symbol","469769242":[8226],"469777803":"left","469777804":"","469777815":"hybridMultilevel"}" data-aria-posinset="2" data-aria-level="1"><span data-contrast="auto">The opportunity to contribute directly to a meaningful scientific project—accelerating the global energy transition—with a clear and broad public impact.</span><span data-ccp-props="{}"> </span></li>
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<li data-leveltext="" data-font="Symbol" data-listid="15" data-list-defn-props="{"335552541":1,"335559685":720,"335559991":360,"469769226":"Symbol","469769242":[8226],"469777803":"left","469777804":"","469777815":"hybridMultilevel"}" data-aria-posinset="3" data-aria-level="1"><span data-contrast="auto">Work in a dynamic, collaborative, and innovative environment at the intersection of AI and material science, driving the next generation of battery technology.</span><span data-ccp-props="{}"> </span></li>
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<li data-leveltext="" data-font="Symbol" data-listid="15" data-list-defn-props="{"335552541":1,"335559685":720,"335559991":360,"469769226":"Symbol","469769242":[8226],"469777803":"left","469777804":"","469777815":"hybridMultilevel"}" data-aria-posinset="4" data-aria-level="1"><span data-contrast="auto">Significant opportunities for professional growth and career development as you work alongside leading experts in AI, R&D, and engineering.</span><span data-ccp-props="{}"> </span></li>
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<li data-leveltext="" data-font="Symbol" data-listid="15" data-list-defn-props="{"335552541":1,"335559685":720,"335559991":360,"469769226":"Symbol","469769242":[8226],"469777803":"left","469777804":"","469777815":"hybridMultilevel"}" data-aria-posinset="5" data-aria-level="1"><span data-contrast="auto">Access to state-of-the-art facilities and proprietary technologies are used to discover and deploy AI-enhanced battery solutions.</span><span data-ccp-props="{}"> </span></li>
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<p><strong><span data-contrast="auto">What we Need:</span></strong><span data-ccp-props="{}"> </span></p>
<p><span data-contrast="auto">The SES AI</span><strong><span data-contrast="auto"> Hermes team </span></strong><span data-contrast="auto">is seeking an exceptional</span><strong><span data-contrast="auto"> Battery Product Development Leader to</span></strong><span data-contrast="auto"> specialize in customer-facing product development across electrochemistry, materials science, and next-generation battery platform design. This pivotal leadership role will integrate R&D, product requirements, and OEM customer needs to deliver validated battery component and system-level innovations.</span> <span data-contrast="auto">As a Product Development Leader, you will be responsible for translating complex battery concepts into manufacturable, customer-ready solutions and managing key relationships.</span><span data-ccp-props="{}"> </span></p>
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<p><strong><span data-contrast="auto">Essential Duties and Responsibilities:</span></strong><span data-ccp-props="{}"> </span></p>
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<li data-leveltext="" data-font="Symbol" data-listid="11" data-list-defn-props="{"335552541":1,"335559685":720,"335559991":360,"469769226":"Symbol","469769242":[8226],"469777803":"left","469777804":"","469777815":"hybridMultilevel"}" data-aria-posinset="1" data-aria-level="1"><strong><span data-contrast="auto">Customer & Program Leadership</span></strong><span data-ccp-props="{}"> </span></li>
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<li data-leveltext="o" data-font="Courier New" data-listid="11" data-list-defn-props="{"335552541":1,"335559685":1440,"335559991":360,"469769226":"Courier New","469769242":[9675],"469777803":"left","469777804":"o","469777815":"hybridMultilevel"}" data-aria-posinset="1" data-aria-level="2"><span data-contrast="auto">Lead key OEM customer programs and serve as the primary technical interface between the customer, R&D, manufacturing, and quality teams.</span><span data-ccp-props="{}"> </span></li>
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<li data-leveltext="o" data-font="Courier New" data-listid="11" data-list-defn-props="{"335552541":1,"335559685":1440,"335559991":360,"469769226":"Courier New","469769242":[9675],"469777803":"left","469777804":"o","469777815":"hybridMultilevel"}" data-aria-posinset="2" data-aria-level="2"><span data-contrast="auto">Develop and manage the technical roadmap for next-generation battery platforms, ensuring alignment with customer requirements and business strategy.</span><span data-ccp-props="{}"> </span></li>
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<li data-leveltext="o" data-font="Courier New" data-listid="11" data-list-defn-props="{"335552541":1,"335559685":1440,"335559991":360,"469769226":"Courier New","469769242":[9675],"469777803":"left","469777804":"o","469777815":"hybridMultilevel"}" data-aria-posinset="3" data-aria-level="2"><span data-contrast="auto">Drive cross-functional alignment to seamlessly integrate R&D outputs into manufacturable and scalable solutions.</span> <br><span data-ccp-props="{}"> </span></li>
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<li data-leveltext="" data-font="Symbol" data-listid="11" data-list-defn-props="{"335552541":1,"335559685":720,"335559991":360,"469769226":"Symbol","469769242":[8226],"469777803":"left","469777804":"","469777815":"hybridMultilevel"}" data-aria-posinset="2" data-aria-level="1"><strong><span data-contrast="auto">Category (e.g., Model Optimization & Implementation)</span></strong><span data-ccp-props="{}"> </span></li>
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<li data-leveltext="o" data-font="Courier New" data-listid="11" data-list-defn-props="{"335552541":1,"335559685":1440,"335559991":360,"469769226":"Courier New","469769242":[9675],"469777803":"left","469777804":"o","469777815":"hybridMultilevel"}" data-aria-posinset="1" data-aria-level="2"><span data-contrast="auto">Oversee the entire product lifecycle, from initial concept to customer testing and validation, ensuring product quality and manufacturability.</span><span data-ccp-props="{}"> </span></li>
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<li data-leveltext="o" data-font="Courier New" data-listid="11" data-list-defn-props="{"335552541":1,"335559685":1440,"335559991":360,"469769226":"Courier New","469769242":[9675],"469777803":"left","469777804":"o","469777815":"hybridMultilevel"}" data-aria-posinset="2" data-aria-level="2"><span data-contrast="auto">Spearhead process and product optimization efforts, including DOE (Design of Experiments) design and comprehensive failure analysis to scale technology from the lab to prototype.</span><span data-ccp-props="{}"> </span></li>
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<li data-leveltext="o" data-font="Courier New" data-listid="11" data-list-defn-props="{"335552541":1,"335559685":1440,"335559991":360,"469769226":"Courier New","469769242":[9675],"469777803":"left","469777804":"o","469777815":"hybridMultilevel"}" data-aria-posinset="3" data-aria-level="2"><span data-contrast="auto">Apply deep expertise in electrochemical engineering, materials chemistry, and interfacial science to solve complex product development challenges.</span> <br><span data-ccp-props="{}"> </span></li>
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<li data-leveltext="" data-font="Symbol" data-listid="11" data-list-defn-props="{"335552541":1,"335559685":720,"335559991":360,"469769226":"Symbol","469769242":[8226],"469777803":"left","469777804":"","469777815":"hybridMultilevel"}" data-aria-posinset="3" data-aria-level="1"><strong><span data-contrast="auto">Strategy & Execution</span></strong><span data-ccp-props="{}"> </span></li>
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<li data-leveltext="o" data-font="Courier New" data-listid="11" data-list-defn-props="{"335552541":1,"335559685":1440,"335559991":360,"469769226":"Courier New","469769242":[9675],"469777803":"left","469777804":"o","469777815":"hybridMultilevel"}" data-aria-posinset="1" data-aria-level="2"><span data-contrast="auto">Translate next-generation battery concepts into clear, implementable, and manufacturable solutions suitable for mass production and client delivery.</span> <br><span data-ccp-props="{}"> </span></li>
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<p><strong><span data-contrast="auto">Education and/or Experience:</span></strong><span data-ccp-props="{}"> </span></p>
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<li data-leveltext="" data-font="Symbol" data-listid="17" data-list-defn-props="{"335552541":1,"335559685":720,"335559991":360,"469769226":"Symbol","469769242":[8226],"469777803":"left","469777804":"","469777815":"hybridMultilevel"}" data-aria-posinset="1" data-aria-level="1"><span data-contrast="auto">Education: Ph.D. in Chemical Engineering, Materials Science, Electrochemical Engineering, or a closely related field.</span><span data-ccp-props="{}"> </span></li>
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<li data-leveltext="" data-font="Symbol" data-listid="17" data-list-defn-props="{"335552541":1,"335559685":720,"335559991":360,"469769226":"Symbol","469769242":[8226],"469777803":"left","469777804":"","469777815":"hybridMultilevel"}" data-aria-posinset="2" data-aria-level="1"><span data-contrast="auto">Leadership Experience: Deep experience at a top management level or senior technical capacity in product platforms and leading OEM client projects.</span><span data-ccp-props="{}"> </span></li>
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<li data-leveltext="" data-font="Symbol" data-listid="17" data-list-defn-props="{"335552541":1,"335559685":720,"335559991":360,"469769226":"Symbol","469769242":[8226],"469777803":"left","469777804":"","469777815":"hybridMultilevel"}" data-aria-posinset="3" data-aria-level="1"><span data-contrast="auto">Battery Domain Expertise: Strong background in electrochemical engineering, materials chemistry, and interfacial science within the context of next-generation battery platform development.</span><span data-ccp-props="{}"> </span></li>
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<li data-leveltext="" data-font="Symbol" data-listid="17" data-list-defn-props="{"335552541":1,"335559685":720,"335559991":360,"469769226":"Symbol","469769242":[8226],"469777803":"left","469777804":"","469777815":"hybridMultilevel"}" data-aria-posinset="4" data-aria-level="1"><span data-contrast="auto">Technical Program Management: Proven experience in technical roadmapping, and managing the critical validation stages from lab → prototype → customer testing.</span><span data-ccp-props="{}"> </span></li>
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<li data-leveltext="" data-font="Symbol" data-listid="17" data-list-defn-props="{"335552541":1,"335559685":720,"335559991":360,"469769226":"Symbol","469769242":[8226],"469777803":"left","469777804":"","469777815":"hybridMultilevel"}" data-aria-posinset="5" data-aria-level="1"><span data-contrast="auto">Problem Solving: Proficiency in technical problem-solving, including DOE design and failure analysis for scaling processes.</span><span data-ccp-props="{}"> </span></li>
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<p><strong><span data-contrast="auto">Preferred Qualifications:</span></strong><span data-ccp-props="{}"> </span></p>
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<li data-leveltext="" data-font="Symbol" data-listid="18" data-list-defn-props="{"335552541":1,"335559685":720,"335559991":360,"469769226":"Symbol","469769242":[8226],"469777803":"left","469777804":"","469777815":"hybridMultilevel"}" data-aria-posinset="1" data-aria-level="1"><span data-contrast="auto">Industry Profile: Previous experience as a Senior Product Manager or Technical Program Director at major battery manufacturers or automotive R&D centers.</span><span data-ccp-props="{}"> </span></li>
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<li data-leveltext="" data-font="Symbol" data-listid="18" data-list-defn-props="{"335552541":1,"335559685":720,"335559991":360,"469769226":"Symbol","469769242":[8226],"469777803":"left","469777804":"","469777815":"hybridMultilevel"}" data-aria-posinset="2" data-aria-level="1"><span data-contrast="auto">Process Scaling: Specific experience in process and product optimization for high-volume manufacturing environments.</span><span data-ccp-props="{}"> </span></li>
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<li data-leveltext="" data-font="Symbol" data-listid="18" data-list-defn-props="{"335552541":1,"335559685":720,"335559991":360,"469769226":"Symbol","469769242":[8226],"469777803":"left","469777804":"","469777815":"hybridMultilevel"}" data-aria-posinset="3" data-aria-level="1"><span data-contrast="auto">System-Level Integration: Experience integrating validated battery components into larger system-level innovations.</span><span data-ccp-props="{}"> </span></li>
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<p><span data-ccp-props="{}"> </span></p><div class="content-pay-transparency"><div class="pay-input"><div class="description"><p>The salary range for this position as required under applicable pay transparency laws.</p></div><div class="title">Salary Range</div><div class="pay-range"><span>$180,000</span><span class="divider">—</span><span>$200,000 USD</span></div></div></div>
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