NextEra Energy Resources is the world's largest generator of renewable energy from the wind and sun, and a world leader in battery storage. We provide energy-related products and services that grow our economy, protect the environment, support our communities and help customers meet their energy needs. We are leading the decarbonization of the U.S. economy with our goal to reach Real Zero carbon emissions from our operations by 2045 while improving customer affordability and reliability. Are you interested in creating a cleaner environment for future generations? Join our world-class, innovative team today.

Position Specific Description

Senior Software Engineer – Energy Optimization

• Full-time
• Remote / California / Florida

ABOUT EVERBRIGHT

EverBright is a clean energy company on a mission to accelerate the decarbonization of residences and businesses across the United States.  We are a leading provider of financing for residential solar, storage, and energy efficiency products, fueling our rapid growth through innovative software solutions.  We understand that the energy systems of tomorrow will be clean, distributed, and powered by advanced technology. 

We are seeking a well-qualified candidate who is passionate about driving the clean energy revolution by providing solar companies with innovative software. We work as a team: each of us taking their turn to lead, follow, teach, or learn as the occasion arises.

In addition to technical expertise, you should have strong leadership and communication skills to effectively lead and mentor junior data engineers on the team. You should be comfortable working in an agile development environment and have experience with agile methodologies. 

YOU MIGHT BE A GOOD FIT FOR THIS ROLE IF

• You are an exemplary teammate: always ready to help a colleague, express complex concepts clearly, listen to complicated explanations patiently, do unavoidable chores cheerfully, and leverage your attention effectively. 
• You have experience with Python and libraries like Pandas and NumPy 
• Understand technical requirements, guide implementation of solutions, and ensure successful solution adoption. 
• You have solid hands-on previous graphics experience and maintaining large scale applications and platforms, using some of the latest technologies on AWS (Amazon Web Services). 
• Own architectural design work, including writing technical specs for front-end projects. 

WHAT YOU’LL DO

• Collaborate with other Everbright teams and customers to develop and deliver industry-leading technology solutions to complex challenges 
• Gain insights from real-world PV systems to optimized energy estimates, savings, and production. 
• Develop novel algorithms and software infrastructure to improve accuracy, efficiency, and drive growth in the clean energy industry 
• Write technical specifications given product requirements and estimate scope of work for technical implementation 
• Write unit and integration tests for new and existing features 

QUALIFICATIONS

• Bachelor’s degree or equivalent experience 
• 5+ years of development experience 
• Demonstrated strong expertise in Python including Pandas and NumPy
• Experience in the solar or energy industry is a plus 
• Passionate about renewable energy 
• Strong communication skills and willingness to mentor 

WHY EVERBRIGHT 

Working at EverBright is challenging and rewarding.  We hire excellent people and empower them to do excellent work.  We are passionate about our mission and care deeply about building products that people love.  At EverBright you can expect to grow professionally, make a positive impact, work hard, have fun, be respected, feel part of a community, and be proud of your work and career.  EverBright also provides generous perks and benefits, including: 

• Competitive compensation 

• 401k match and pension

• Medical, dental, vision, life, and legal insurance 

• Access to multiple offices around the US 

• EAP and mental health assistance 

• Health and wellbeing services 

• Education assistance program 

• Adoption assistance 

• Work from home tech setup 

Employee Group:  Exempt
Employee Type:  Full Time
Job Category:  Science, Research, and Technology
Organization:  NextEra Project Mgmt 
Relocation Provided:  Yes, if applicable

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