Powerline

Senior Optimization Software Engineer

Palo Alto · Senior

Sponsorship not specifiedDetected 474 days ago

PythonAlgorithmsGitSQLPostgreSQLMySQLCI/CDMachine LearningStatisticsForecastingElectrical EngineeringResearchCommunicationRenewable Energy

About the role

Join Powerline and help revolutionize the future of the electricity grid!
Our products help renewable project owners achieve strong economics and operational excellence, paving the way for a decarbonized and profitable future grid.
We work on exciting projects with leaders in the world's most lucrative and complex electricity markets.

Develop optimization, forecasting, and control algorithms that automate battery and renewable projects to achieve maximum performance.
Lead as a market rules expert. Take responsibility for staying current on new developments in the wholesale markets Powerline operates.

Strong knowledge of energy markets, EV/fleet optimization, batteries, virtual power plants, renewable energy, energy policies/regulations, and/or energy systems.
Proficiency in Python with professional software engineering standards.
Excellent communication skills and ability to articulate complex technical concepts.
Experience with Git, CI/CD pipelines, and agile development.
Experience with SQL-based databases (e.g., MySQL, PostgreSQL).
Experience with analytic dashboard development and visualization tools.

We are a disruptive, VC-backed cleantech company based in Silicon Valley.
Our cutting-edge technology leverages machine learning and artificial intelligence to optimize renewable energy and battery storage projects on the electricity grid.
This is an incredible opportunity to become an early and foundational team member at a climate tech company that is at a growth inflection point, addressing a critical problem in one of the most important and fastest-growing markets.

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