Senior Optimization Software Engineer

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.

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.

Phrases Plus

• 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.

Pay

Compensation Range: $140K - $205K