Principal or Senior Software Development Engineer, Avantus
$142.8-171k
+ Bonus
More information about location
Solar energy infrastructure
Open for applications
Solar energy infrastructure
101-200 employees
Open for applications
$142.8-171k
+ Bonus
More information about location
101-200 employees
Company mission
To innovate high-impact clean energy solutions that fight climate change and build a prosperous future for all.
Role
Who you are
- We are seeking a highly motivated and organized candidate for the Principal Software Engineer position.
- The successful candidate will demonstrate sound industry knowledge, superior communications, and detail-oriented organizational skills
- Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Computer Science or related field
- 10+ years of experience
- 3+ years of Python experience
- Motivated and able to work remotely with minimal supervision
- Strong oral and written communicator
Desirable
- Some data science experience, specifically around modeling linear optimization problems
- Other programming language experience: C#, JavaScript/TypeScript, Rust, C/C++, etc
- Familiar with Git or similar software versioning system
- AWS experience
- Experience using SQL or other database technologies
- Microsoft Excel experience
- Familiarity with Pandas, numpy, and other data science Python libraries
- Full stack web development experience is a plus
- Familiarity with Agile software development methodologies
- Eager to bring existing background and learn diverse skills to co-optimize physical and economic factors
- Comfortable working with a geographically distributed team that collaborates in-person and virtually
- Strong background and/or demonstrated interest in
- Battery energy storage and renewable energy
- Electricity Markets
- Software simulation of physical systems
- Data analytics and search optimization
- Further desired background
- Solar PV generation modeling (PVsyst and/or SAM)
- Utility scale solar power plant design
- Machine learning
- Economics and financial modeling
- Electric power transmission (AC systems)
What the job involves
- Engineer software related to the design of solar + storage power plants
- Collaborate in a team that:
- Designs front-end and back-end of python-based software simulation platform
- Researches energy market rules and possible revenue streams for generators and energy storage in mostly U.S. energy markets
- Thinks creatively to design controls for solar + storage plants that revolutionize the integration of renewable energy on our electric grid
- Implements data analytics tools of search optimization and machine learning to improve solar + storage plant cost, performance and revenue
- Partners with the world’s leading battery manufacturers to test and model the battery performance for grid applications
- Scours the earth for the next generation of low-cost, high performance energy storage for use in grid connected applications
- Models project economics and proforma
- Models' physical performance of solar PV, batteries, inverters and other plant physical assets
- Constantly re-evaluates lessons learned, works rapidly to solve problems and innovates faster than brown or green competitive forces
Our take
Solar energy, being both clean and renewable, is a strong candidate to aid in decreasing carbon footprints and combating climate change. Avantus, formerly 8minute Solar Energy, looks to pioneer the future of solar power by developing solutions to deliver reliable, low-cost clean energy globally.
The company has established itself as a leader in next-generation solar energy. It boasts achievements such as developing one of the largest solar clusters, and becoming one of the first renewables projects to beat fossil fuel prices back in 2016. Its vast product suite includes solar generation and storage solutions, all designed to offer flexible and predictable output to the grid.
The company is expanding its portfolio to include smart power plants with integrated storage, with the potential to provide affordable, zero-emission energy on a large scale. With a robust development pipeline and significant financial backing, Avantus is poised to play a pivotal role in achieving clean energy goals.
Kirsty
Company Specialist at Welcome to the Jungle
Insights
Few candidates hear
back within 2 weeks
Company
Funding (2 rounds)
Dec 2018
$200m
GROWTH EQUITY VC
Jun 2014
$30m
LATE VC
Total funding: $230m
Company benefits
- Annual bonus
- Flexible, remote-first work environment
- Medical, Dental & Vision Insurance
- 401(k) Retirement Plan with Company Match
- Family Planning Reimbursement
- Flexible PTO Vacation Policy
- Wellness & Employee Assistance Plan
- Equal Paid Parental Leave for Mothers & Fathers
- Health Savings Plan (HSA)
- Flexible Spending Program (FSA)
- Commuter Program
- Disability & Life Insurance
- Tuition Reimbursement
- Remote Technology Perks
- Financial Planning Advisory
Company values
- Innovation Led
- Strong Team
- Growth Focused
Company HQ
Century City, Los Angeles, CA
Articles
Leadership
Tom Buttgenbach
(CEO)Previously the Managing Director of THB & Company and First Avenue Capital, where they also acted as CEO. Prior to this, they Founded dock3.
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