Aurora Solar

Senior Software Engineer, Consumer

Canada

CA$116,500 – CA$173,300Compensation
Senior (5 to 8 years)Experience Level
Full TimeJob Type
UnknownVisa
Renewable Energy, Solar Energy, Software DevelopmentIndustries

Position Overview

  • Location Type: Remote
  • Job Type: FullTime
  • Salary: CA$116.5K - CA$173.3K

Aurora Solar is on a mission to create a future of solar for all. Our award-winning software puts the power of data and technology into the hands of every solar professional to make solar adoption simple and predictable. We are a remote-first collaborative team of sustainable energy enthusiasts who love what we do. We’ve been named one of "The Best Remote Companies To Work for in 2025" by BuiltIn.com and have been recognized for the second time as a Certified Green Business (CGB) with the city of San Francisco. We’re in this together to support the world’s transition to solar.

About the Team

At Aurora Consumer, we’re revolutionizing America’s solar future. We connect consumers with top-tier solar installers through the nation’s first real-time solar marketplace. Our passionate, innovative team leverages cutting-edge digital marketing strategies to ignite consumer demand while eliminating barriers from the solar buying process. If you thrive in a collaborative environment that values creativity and impact, you’ll feel right at home with us.

About the Role

We prioritize clarity, transparency, and optionality so homeowners understand the process and financial details of purchasing solar for their home and are confident before engaging with installing companies in their area. We deliver rich analytics on user behavior and site performance, and we’re constantly making changes to improve the experience for customers. This work has a big impact, as we help homeowners adopt sustainable energy across America.

In this role, you’ll be a collaborative partner in shaping the future of our platform. You'll contribute to both front-end (HTML/JS, React) and back-end (Python) development, working on everything from implementing new features and fixing bugs to participating in design discussions and code reviews. You’ll also contribute to our analytics efforts, which involves working with technologies like MongoDB and SQL.

Your Impact

  • Collaborate closely with a team of skilled engineers, product managers, and designers to build and enhance our consumer-facing platform.
  • Design, develop, and deploy high-quality code (both front-end and back-end) that directly impacts the solar buying experience for homeowners across America.
  • Actively participate in the full software development lifecycle, from feature conceptualization and design to implementation, testing, and deployment.
  • Champion code quality through thorough reviews and testing, ensuring the reliability and scalability of our systems.
  • Contribute to a culture of continuous improvement by proposing innovative solutions, participating in retrospectives, and driving process enhancements.
  • Build out our analytics capabilities using tools like MongoDB and SQL.

Requirements

  • Details not provided in the job description.

Responsibilities

  • Details not provided in the job description.

Skills

HTML
JavaScript
React
Python
Front-end Development
Back-end Development
Feature Implementation
Bug Fixing
Design Discussions
Code Reviews
Analytics

Aurora Solar

Software for designing photovoltaic systems

About Aurora Solar

Aurora Solar provides software solutions for designing and selling photovoltaic (PV) systems that convert sunlight into electricity. Their software allows solar installers to create detailed solar designs quickly, reducing the time and costs of manual processes. Operating on a subscription model, clients pay for access to features like 3D modeling and performance simulations, with different tiers available to suit various needs. The goal of Aurora Solar is to help solar companies scale their operations and promote the adoption of sustainable energy.

San Francisco, CaliforniaHeadquarters
2013Year Founded
$506MTotal Funding
SERIES_DCompany Stage
Energy, Enterprise SoftwareIndustries
501-1,000Employees

Benefits

Medical, dental, & vision plans
PTO
Fully remote
Parental leave
Wellness benefits
WFH stipends

Risks

Potential acquisition by Norinco may raise concerns over foreign ownership.
HelioScope feature faces competition from existing market players.
Dependency on EagleView's technology could pose risks if partnership issues arise.

Differentiation

Aurora Solar offers cloud-based software for efficient solar PV system design.
The company provides 3D modeling and performance simulations for accurate solar project planning.
Aurora Solar's subscription model ensures continuous updates and support for its clients.

Upsides

Partnerships with firms like EagleView enhance design accuracy and project timelines.
Expansion into solar leasing with GoodLeap and LightReach increases market opportunities.
Recognition as a top remote company strengthens Aurora Solar's talent acquisition.

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