[Remote] Senior Data Infrastructure Engineer at Voltus

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Requirements

Proven experience in a data engineering or infrastructure role, with responsibility for production-grade pipelines and data systems
Skilled in a programming language such as Python (Bonus Go)
Deep experience with ETL/ELT pipelines, dbt, and integrating disparate data sources into warehouses/lakes
Familiarity with cloud data platforms (AWS, GCP) and modern data tooling
Experienced in workflow orchestration (Airflow, Dagster, or similar)
Comfortable evaluating tradeoffs across notebook and analysis platforms (Jupyter, Marimo, Databricks) and recommending sustainable solutions
Knowledge of BI/analytics tools (Redash, Looker, Mode, Superset, etc.) and how to support or migrate to them
Strong understanding of data quality, governance, and observability
Comfortable taking ownership end-to-end of critical data infrastructure and serving as a point person for reliability and direction
Familiarity with observability/monitoring tools (e.g., Datadog, Prometheus)

Responsibilities

Own and maintain data pipeline architectures (e.g., critical data ingestion services, ETL pipelines, database mirroring and warehousing), ensuring they are reliable, monitored, and meet SLAs
Manage and evolve data modeling environments and provide a smooth, well-documented workflow for analysts and engineers
Operate and improve orchestration systems (Dagster), ensuring jobs run reliably and are observable
Evaluate and rationalize data tooling from Databricks and notebooks (Marimo, Jupyter) to BI/analytics platforms (Redash and alternatives) and guide Voltus toward a sustainable, coherent data platform
Implement observability for data systems (logging, alerting, metrics) so issues are detected early and data quality is continuously monitored
Champion data governance and documentation, making datasets well-defined, trustworthy, and easy to navigate
Collaborate with analysts, data scientists, and platform engineers to ensure the infrastructure is intuitive, scalable, and solves real-world problems
Lay the groundwork for advanced applications by making Voltus’ data reliably accessible via well-documented interfaces, positioning us to adapt to future ML and AI use cases

Skills

Voltus

Manages virtual power plants and demand response

About Voltus

Voltus operates in the energy sector by managing virtual power plants and distributed energy resources (DERs). The company helps clients, including businesses and homeowners, reduce their energy use during peak demand times, which is known as demand response. This process not only helps prevent blackouts but also allows clients to earn money and save on energy costs through various payment mechanisms. Voltus has a strong track record, managing 5.8 gigawatts of DERs and executing over 7,500 dispatches to maintain grid stability. With 60 different programs available, clients can optimize their energy usage and financial returns. Voltus stands out from competitors by focusing on demand response and providing tangible financial benefits to its clients. The goal of Voltus is to contribute to a more sustainable and reliable energy future.

San Francisco, CaliforniaHeadquarters

2016Year Founded

$161.6MTotal Funding

SPAC_PRIVATE_PLACEMENTCompany Stage

Energy, Social ImpactIndustries

201-500Employees

Benefits

Health Insurance

Dental Insurance

Vision Insurance

401(k) Company Match

Unlimited Paid Time Off

Phone/Internet Stipend

Risks

Increased competition from other virtual power plant operators like CPower.

AI integration may face data privacy and security challenges, leading to scrutiny.

Partnerships may expose Voltus to risks from partners' financial stability and reliability.

Differentiation

Voltus operates 5.8 GW of distributed energy resources, showcasing significant market presence.

The company offers 60 programs optimizing energy usage and financial returns for clients.

Voltus's AI Adjuster maximizes demand response revenue through real-time load flexibility predictions.

Upsides

Partnerships with Sparkion enhance energy storage benefits for EV charging.

Expansion into residential markets increases demand response services in new territories.

Strategic advisory from Neil Chatterjee strengthens regulatory navigation and market opportunities.

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