Senior Optimization Software Engineer
Posted 529 days ago, which is unusual. The employer's own board was still carrying it when we last read it, 1 hour ago.
This is the employer's own posting, not a copy on a job board.
What we know
Is it still open?
Confirmed still open
Last checked 2h ago — checked against the employer's own applicant tracking system, which is the company answering directly.
We re-read the employer's own applicant tracking system and the posting was still there. That is the company answering directly.
How old is it?
Posted 529d ago
The date the source published, not the day we noticed it (2025-04-04). Last seen at its source 1h ago.
Is it remote?
Marked remote on the employer's board
Their board carries a remote setting on this posting — a field they filled in, not wording we read. The location field names somewhere specific, which is usually where the team or the entity sits.
Who may apply?
Palo Alto, Europe, Australia
The description states no restriction of its own. This is the source's own tag.
Pay not stated
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ashby employer's own board first seen 11d ago · last seen 1h ago
The listing
Join Powerline and help revolutionize the future of the electricity grid!
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. 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.
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.
ResponsibilitiesDevelop optimization, forecasting, and control algorithms that automate battery and renewable projects to achieve maximum performance.
Take ownership of algorithm performance across projects operated by Powerline.
Bring a results-focused mindset that is agnostic to the algorithmic approach as long as it wins.
Lead as a market rules expert. Take responsibility for staying current on new developments in the wholesale markets Powerline operates.
Analyze trends in market data and individual asset performance to recommend new features and methods that improve project performance and/or Powerline's offerings.
5+ years building mixed-integer linear and/or nonlinear optimization models to solve real-world problems with high dimensionality.
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.
High attention to detail.
Excellent communication skills and ability to articulate complex technical concepts.
Ph.D. in operations research, electrical engineering, computer science, statistics, economics, or related field with a strong mathematical foundation.
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.