[Remote] Senior Software Engineer - Spectacle at Voltus

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Not SpecifiedCompensation

Senior (5 to 8 years)Experience Level

Full TimeJob Type

UnknownVisa

Clean Energy, Data Services, SoftwareIndustries

Requirements

Candidates must possess 8+ years of software engineering industry experience, strong written and verbal communication skills, and experience designing durable data models at scale. A background in cloud-native application design and development using APIs, containers, and infrastructure-as-code is required, along with a strong understanding of system architecture and experience translating complex business domains into maintainable, scalable systems. A passion for well-tested, readable, and maintainable code is also essential.

Responsibilities

The Senior Software Engineer will design and implement modular, composable primitives and APIs to capture core business logic for operating a diverse portfolio of energy resources. They will understand energy industry rules and regulations to design compliant software, and work closely with energy market experts to translate complex market dynamics into well-documented production code. Responsibilities include contributing to the engineering roadmap and vision, establishing success criteria with stakeholders, leading major initiatives for new products and data infrastructure scaling, and providing mentorship to junior team members.

Skills

Python

React

AWS

Docker

Clickhouse

Deltalake

Postgres

Kafka

APIs

Data Engineering

Backend Engineering

Frontend Engineering

Domain Driven Design

Systems Thinking

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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