What To Expect
Opticaster’s mission is to accelerate the world’s transition to sustainable energy by maximizing the value of storage and renewable assets. Our sophisticated algorithms manage Megapacks, Powerwalls, Virtual Power Plants, and microgrids. With a global residential fleet of 500,000 systems, we operate at a large scale, necessitating robust and scalable software solutions. Opticaster plays a crucial role in enhancing grid stability through its innovative programs such as demand response, and features sophisticated integration with Autobidder to actively participate in electricity markets.
You will play a critical role in developing and implementing advanced algorithms that optimize our energy solutions. This role offers a unique opportunity to elevate the control systems for Tesla’s entire residential ecosystem, driving enhanced efficiency and sustainability across all our products. You will apply your expertise in optimization, machine learning, and time-series forecasting to craft robust, scalable solutions that advance energy management. This is your chance to contribute to a cleaner future by pioneering cutting-edge technology at Tesla.
What You’ll Do
Develop and implement sophisticated optimization algorithms for energy storage and distribution
Design and create new customer-facing features to enhance user experience
Apply machine learning techniques to improve load and solar forecasting
Define, develop, and maintain monitoring and simulation systems to proactively identify and diagnose performance issues
Oversee the complete software deployment lifecycle, including writing production-level code, conducting comprehensive testing and validation, and managing the deployment process
Collaborate with cross-functional teams to seamlessly integrate algorithms into Tesla’s ecosystem
Perform rigorous testing and validation to ensure the accuracy and robustness of solutions
Clearly communicate complex technical concepts and results to non-technical stakeholders
Provide technical insights to guide product development and support business development strategies
What You’ll Bring
Degree in Mathematics, Statistics, or a related field with a focus on numerical optimization, operations research, or equivalent experience
Strong proficiency in Python and Linux environments; additional expertise in Go and Rust is highly valued
Proven experience in developing real-world products and solutions using numerical optimization techniques such as LP, MILP, and nonlinear optimization, with expertise in solvers like Gurobi, XPRESS, GLPK, or CPLEX
Background in researching, developing, and deploying innovative algorithmic strategies for novel optimization challenges, including decision-making under uncertainty, scenario optimization
Experience in machine learning, time-series forecasting, and analysis
Experience with battery control systems or similar control technologies
Demonstrated experience in deploying code to production environments
Familiarity with cloud and big data technologies, including Spark, Airflow, AWS, Docker, and Kubernetes
Excellent communication skills with the ability to thrive in a team-oriented environment
Experience in sustainability and clean energy solutions
Benefits
Compensation and Benefits
Along with competitive pay, as a full-time Tesla employee, you are eligible for the following benefits at day 1 of hire:
Aetna PPO and HSA plans > 2 medical plan options with $0 payroll deduction
Family-building, fertility, adoption and surrogacy benefits
Dental (including orthodontic coverage) and vision plans, both have options with a $0 paycheck contribution
Company Paid (Health Savings Account) HSA Contribution when enrolled in the High Deductible Aetna medical plan with HSA
Healthcare and Dependent Care Flexible Spending Accounts (FSA)
LGBTQ+ care concierge services
401(k) with employer match, Employee Stock Purchase Plans, and other financial benefits
Company paid Basic Life, AD&D, short-term and long-term disability insurance
Employee Assistance Program
Sick and Vacation time (Flex time for salary positions), and Paid Holidays
Back-up childcare and parenting support resources
Voluntary benefits to include: critical illness, hospital indemnity, accident insurance, theft & legal services, and pet insurance
Weight Loss and Tobacco Cessation Programs
Tesla Babies program
Commuter benefits
Employee discounts and perks program
Expected Compensation
$108,000 – $330,000/annual salary, depending on level + cash and stock awards + benefits
Pay offered may vary depending on multiple individualized factors, including market location, job-related knowledge, skills, and experience. The total compensation package for this position may also include other elements dependent on the position offered. Details of participation in these benefit plans will be provided if an employee receives an offer of employment.
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