Hiring: Senior Software Engineer, Computation Company: Aurora Solar Location: United States Job Posted Time: 2026-09-17 02:32:15 Employment Type: Remote Target Skills & Keywords : Aurora, C++, Data Pipeline, Linear, Microservices, Python, Ruby, Systems Design About the job Experience: •5+ years of professional software engineering experience with a strong backend foundation Required Skills: •Design, build, and maintain the backend systems and computation engines behind Aurora's solar and electrical design workflows •Advance our simulation and optimization work across PV and battery storage system layout, component selection, and electrical configuration •Partner with product managers, designers, research engineers, and fellow engineers to turn complex physical models and engineering constraints into reliable, scalable software •Shape the architecture of our simulation and computation infrastructure so it stays correct, fast, and maintainable as it grows •Write clean, well tested code and raise the engineering bar through the patterns you establish •Mentor teammates and show up fully in technical discussions, code reviews, and design documents •Own the services you build end to end, including on-call rotation Qualifications: •Academic background or equivalent skillset in computational mathematics, optimization, linear algebra, control theory, or numerical algorithms •Applied hands-on capability in simulation or optimization •Sharp algorithmic thinking, with the ability to reason about performance, correctness, and edge cases in computational systems •Proficiency in one or more backend languages. Our stack is C++, Python, and Ruby, and relevant experience in other languages is welcome •Strong written and verbal communication. You can explain complex technical ideas clearly and collaborate well on a distributed team •Advanced degree (MS or PhD) in computer science, applied math, electrical engineering, physics, or a related field •Operational familiarity with solar PV and battery technology, or electrical engineering concepts more broadly •A genuine pull toward renewable energy and the work of accelerating the transition •Track record of thriving when the pace picks up and the problem space shifts Compensation: •$140,000 - $227,200 / year •Flexible work environment (work from home / hybrid options) Interested candidates, please apply directly through the job posting on company's career page or try via AI auto apply on this platform. Don't miss this opportunity to join a forward-thinking team!