At a Glance
- Tasks: Design and build scalable software for renewable energy optimisation.
- Company: Join Powerline, a climate tech company making a real difference.
- Benefits: Competitive salary, flexible work options, and growth opportunities.
- Other info: Work in a dynamic environment with a focus on sustainability.
- Why this job: Be part of a team tackling global energy challenges with innovative tech.
- Qualifications: 5+ years in software engineering, strong Python skills, and teamwork experience.
The predicted salary is between 121500 - 148500 $ per year.
About the role
As a Senior Software Engineer at Powerline, you will focus primarily on backend systems that power renewable and battery storage optimization.
You will design and build reliable, scalable software that integrates real-time data, machine learning, and optimization models.
You will collaborate with a world-class team of engineers, data scientists, and energy market experts to build and evolve our core platform.
While your main focus will be backend development, you will also have opportunities to contribute across the stack, working with teammates who build dashboards and interfaces that visualize energy performance in real time.
This is an incredible opportunity to become an early and foundational team member at a climate tech company entering a major growth phase, solving one of the most important challenges in the global energy transition.
This position is based in Australia, with a preference for candidates who can work from our Melbourne office two to three days per week.
Key Responsibilities
- Design, build, and deploy software systems that optimize renewable and battery storage operations.
- Collaborate with cross-functional teams to integrate machine learning and optimization models.
- Own the full software development lifecycle from architecture and design to implementation and maintenance.
- Ensure production systems are scalable, reliable, and high-performing.
- Diagnose bottlenecks, resolve real-time issues, and continuously improve system performance and monitoring/alerting.
- Stay current on trends in software engineering, renewable energy, and grid technology to drive innovation.
Requirements
- 5+ years of software engineering experience, focusing on large-scale, real-time systems.
- Strong proficiency in Python, with excellent coding, testing, and debugging skills.
- Experience building and maintaining APIs, distributed systems, and data pipelines.
- Solid understanding of SQL and No SQL database design and deployment.
- Strong communication skills and the ability to collaborate effectively with diverse teams, including engineers, data scientists, and energy market experts in a distributed working environment.
- Strong Plus
- Experience in energy markets, renewable energy technologies, or energy storage systems.
- Familiarity with machine learning and optimization models.
- Knowledge of data visualization and dashboard tools.
- Front-end development experience, particularly with frameworks like React, Angular, or Svelte
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Senior Software Engineer in Melbourne employer: Powerline
At Powerline, we pride ourselves on being an exceptional employer that champions innovation and sustainability in the renewable energy sector. Our collaborative work culture fosters creativity and growth, providing employees with opportunities to engage in meaningful projects that contribute to the global energy transition. Located in Melbourne, our team enjoys a vibrant city atmosphere while working alongside industry experts, ensuring a rewarding experience both professionally and personally.
