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Senior Optimization Software Engineer

Remote, Palo Alto, California, United States +3·Full-time·Added over a year ago (last checked 9 Oct)

Powerline

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Overview

Salary: US$140,000 - US$205,000 a year
Work mode: Remote (Palo Alto, California, United States / Europe / European Union / Australia)
Contract: Full-time
English: Required
Experience: 5+ years
Education: Doctorate

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Skills

Requirements

What we're looking for

Requirements

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.

Nice to have

Strong Pluses

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.

The role

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.

What you'll do

Responsibilities

Develop 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.

About Powerline

Powerline is a technology company specializing in optimization software, likely serving industries that require advanced algorithmic solutions for logistics, energy, or similar sectors. The company operates with a focus on engineering excellence, as evidenced by its current opening for a Senior Optimization Software Engineer. While specific details about its scale and industry are limited, the role suggests a strong emphasis on software development and mathematical optimization.

Powerline has a presence in Spain, where it is currently hiring for a senior engineering position. The company's use of Ashby for its careers page indicates a modern, tech-forward approach to recruitment. For international professionals, Powerline offers an opportunity to work on complex optimization problems in a dynamic environment, though the company's overall size and global footprint are not widely documented.

Good to know if you are moving

The company is actively hiring for a Senior Optimization Software Engineer in Spain, indicating a need for specialized technical talent.
The use of Ashby for job applications suggests a modern and structured recruitment process.
The role focuses on optimization software, which may involve work on algorithms, mathematical modeling, and performance tuning.
As a company with a Spain-based role, it may offer opportunities for international professionals to relocate, though specific relocation support is not confirmed.

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