Aurora Solar

Software Engineer, Utility & Consumption

Mexico

Not SpecifiedCompensation
Junior (1 to 2 years)Experience Level
Full TimeJob Type
UnknownVisa
Renewable Energy, SoftwareIndustries

Position Overview

  • Location Type: Remote
  • Job Type: Full-Time
  • Salary: (Salary information not provided in the description)

Aurora Solar is dedicated to a future of solar for all, leveraging award-winning software to simplify solar adoption for professionals. As a remote-first, collaborative team, we are passionate about sustainable energy and have been recognized as one of "The Best Remote Companies To Work for in 2025" and a Certified Green Business.

About the Team

The Utility & Consumption pod is central to our users' solar journey, providing critical data on utility rates and electrical consumption for financial analysis. Our work ensures accurate modeling of solar and storage potential, directly contributing to optimized building energy usage and a sustainable future. We foster a supportive, inclusive environment that values open communication, mutual respect, and professional growth through collaboration.

About the Role

As a Software Engineer on the Utility & Consumption pod, you will develop and maintain features related to utility rates, energy use, and the calculation of energy bills and savings. You will also provide development support to enhance existing utility-rate and consumption features.

We are seeking individuals who embody our values of "we're in this together," "maximize impact," and "always push forward." If you are motivated by building for scale, committed to clean energy, and want your work to have a meaningful impact, we encourage you to apply.

Responsibilities

  • Develop, maintain, and improve backend features concerning utility rates and electricity consumption.
  • Provide technical guidance and conduct code reviews for teammates' projects.
  • Assume ownership of team services, including participation in the on-call rotation to ensure system uptime.
  • Ensure application reliability through comprehensive automated testing and debugging.
  • Contribute directly to our sustainable energy mission by building tools that enhance the accuracy and accessibility of solar design.

Requirements

  • Proven design and development skills, including the ability to create technical documentation and architecture diagrams.
  • Experience with complex build systems, including refactoring and modularizing code.
  • Demonstrated ability to ensure application reliability through automated tests and debugging.

Skills

Utility rates
Energy use
Energy bills
Savings calculations
Software development
Feature development
Utility-rate features
Consumption features

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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