First, the good news: The world now has over 1.7 terawatts of cumulative solar capacity and solar PV is the lowest-cost source of energy generation worldwide.
The challenge: The world must build 3 terawatts of new solar capacity every year for the next 25 years.
Planted is creating new technology to overhaul how the industry develops and builds solar power resources. And we need help. We're expanding our team of ambitious, curious, and hands-on engineers and operators. Come own large parts of product, company, or business development and help power the world with 100% clean energy.
As an integral part of the R+D team, you will develop algorithms and applications that make solar power plants more efficient, more productive, and faster to build. Projects will include a mix of algorithm design, API development, data processing, and production optimizations. You will build world class software that is critical to driving the clean energy transition.
The salary range for this full-time position is $120,000 - $200,000 plus stock and benefits. Pay within the range is based on candidate experience, job-specific skills, education, and work location. The target experience for the position is 5+ years
RESPONSIBILITIES
- Lead the architecture, design, and implementation of algorithms and applications to solve complex engineering challenges related to the mass deployment of solar power
QUALIFICATIONS
- Bachelor's degree in computer science, engineering, math, or science discipline and 4+ years of experience in software development OR 6+ years of experience in software development
-
Proficient in a modern programming language, e.g. python, C#, Go, C++
-
Demonstrated experience of creative problem solving in software applications
-
Understanding of data structures and best coding practices
-
Idea generation and execution, mostly unsupervised
-
Hands-on aptitude, strong debugging and system analysis skills
-
Desire to work in a fast paced startup environment
- 11 paid company holidays and flexible Paid Time Off (PTO)
-
Company-paid in-office lunches
-
Stock options
-
Medical, vision, dental, and other benefits
-
Pre-tax commuter benefits
-
401(k)
-
A chance to have an empowered, meaningful, and early role in climate
-
You want to solve challenging problems
-
You are biased toward action and focus on the vital work that drives the most impact
-
You prioritize the physical and psychological safety of yourself and those around you
-
You are humble, embrace change, and deliver and receive candid feedback
-
You are optimistic about the future and can make tough decisions to help get there
-
You have high expectations and coach, develop, and make time to help others
Planted Solar is an equal opportunity employer committed to growing inclusively, regardless of race, color, religion, gender, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, national origin, genetics, disability, medical condition, age, or veteran status. However you identify, or whatever background you bring with you, please apply. We look forward to hearing from you.