Staff Algorithms Engineer, Autobidder
Description For Staff Algorithms Engineer, Autobidder
Tesla's Autobidder team is at the forefront of sustainable energy innovation, developing sophisticated software products for maximizing the value of storage and renewable assets. This Staff Algorithms Engineer role offers an opportunity to work on state-of-the-art bidding and automation algorithms for energy storage systems. The team has already achieved impressive results, managing over 7GWh of energy storage worldwide and generating over $420 million in trading profits.
As a Staff Algorithms Engineer, you'll be responsible for developing and optimizing complex bidding algorithms, working with cutting-edge technology in electricity markets. The role combines expertise in software engineering, machine learning, and numerical optimization with real-world applications in sustainable energy. You'll work with a multidisciplinary team of experts in algorithmic trading, distributed systems, and electricity markets.
The position offers competitive compensation ($144,000-$240,000) plus additional benefits, including comprehensive healthcare, 401(k) matching, and stock purchase options. This is an excellent opportunity for experienced engineers passionate about clean energy to make a significant impact on global renewable energy adoption while working with Tesla, a leader in sustainable technology.
Responsibilities For Staff Algorithms Engineer, Autobidder
- Design, implement, and maintain production code for sophisticated bidding, optimization, simulation, and forecasting algorithms
- Prototype, benchmark, deploy, and monitor advanced algorithmic features
- Develop in-depth knowledge of electricity markets and grid operations
- Guide algorithmic decisions to balance performance and complexity
- Design and develop tooling and simulation systems
- Develop monitoring systems to detect and diagnose issues
- Plan technical roadmaps and lead execution
- Mentor and develop a growing team of Algorithm Engineers
- Collaborate with Machine Learning Engineers, Traders, Market Analysts, and Software Engineers
Requirements For Staff Algorithms Engineer, Autobidder
- Proficiency in Python with at least 6 years of experience in software development
- Experience with numerical optimization (LP, MILP, nonlinear optimization)
- Expertise with Python libraries (cvxpy, pyomo, pandas, numpy, sklearn)
- Experience with cloud-hosted systems and container orchestration
- Degree in Mathematics, Statistics, or related field
- Domain expertise in electricity markets
- Experience with machine learning and statistical algorithms
- Experience developing and maintaining production software systems
Benefits For Staff Algorithms Engineer, Autobidder
- Medical insurance with $0 payroll deduction options
- Dental and vision coverage
- 401(k) with employer match
- Employee Stock Purchase Plans
- Healthcare and Dependent Care FSA
- Life, AD&D, short-term and long-term disability insurance
- Sick and Vacation time
- Back-up childcare
- Commuter benefits
- Family-building, fertility, adoption and surrogacy benefits
- Employee discounts and perks program
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