Overview

About the role:

Aurora Solar is a fast-growing Series D company on a mission to create a future of solar energy for all. Aurora makes the software that is enabling society to transition to a world powered by solar power. It’s our goal to have every solar installation in the world pass through our software, which has already been used to design millions of solar projects. Named one of “The Best Midsized Remote Companies To Work for in 2023” by BuiltInSF.com and awarded #1 Solar Software platform by Solar Power World, Aurora is disrupting the energy industry and changing the course of history.

As a software engineer on the computation team at Aurora, you will help us develop a new generation of optimization engines for our solar design platform so we can generate and analyze bigger systems faster and with more accuracy.

We are a passionate and diverse team that aspires to be the best place for the best people and we’re looking for talented individuals to accelerate our exponential growth as we continue to scale. If you are looking for a stimulating and fulfilling role, come join us!

What you’ll do:

    • Program in Python and C++
    • Improve our current engines and develop new analysis and optimization engines
    • Integrate and connect these engines to our existing service and build the interfaces of our web applications
    • Write automated tests and debug customer problems

What we value:

    • Academic background in linear algebra, calculus, computational geometry, statistics, control theory, optimization, numerical algorithms
    • Academic background in advanced data structures and algorithms
    • Solid understanding of C++ or Python–Knowledge of other languages such as Javascript, Ruby, and Go are a plus as we do use those as well
    • Practical experience with analog simulation, place & route engines, or various analog and discrete optimization methods
    • Contributions to large software projects as a member of a broader team
    • Familiarity with Git or other version control systems, and with build and test tools
    • Passion for renewable energy and sustainability
    • Ability to perform and thrive in a fast-paced environment
At Aurora Solar, we tie our base pay ranges to level and location. In the United States, this means that your base pay ranges will fall into one of three geographic pay zones depending on your location.
In most cases, we target the midpoint of our salary ranges for new hire compensation. This placement is reflective of full proficiency in a role. Base pay is ultimately determined based on a number of factors including skills, qualifications, and location. This role is eligible for additional variable compensation and an equity grant, which will be discussed in your initial recruiter conversation.

Our current base pay ranges for new hires in each zone are:

– Tier 1 San Francisco, New York City: $125,500.00 – $169,500.00

– Tier 2 Seattle, Los Angeles, Washington DC: $115,000.00 – $156,000.00

– Tier 3 All Other US Locations, including Colorado: $104,500.00 – $141,500.00

Aurora is dedicated to building a diverse and inclusive workforce of people who believe in and are passionate about creating a future of solar energy for all. We are an equal opportunity employer, we welcome and consider qualified applicants regardless of gender identity, sexual orientation, race, religion, age, national origin, citizenship, pregnancy status, veteran status, or any other differences. We encourage you to apply even if you believe that you do not meet all of the above criteria!

For San Francisco applicants: Pursuant to the San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance, we will consider qualified applicants with arrest and conviction records for employment.

Our mission at Aurora is to create a future of solar energy for all. We aim to reflect that inclusivity in the people who imagine and build our product by creating an environment where diversity is cherished and where anyone—regardless of background—can thrive. We strive to always do better and know that by empowering people, we can power the planet.

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