Senior Software Engineer

First, the good news: The world now has over 1.7 terawatts of cumulative solar capacity and solar PV is the lowest-cost source of energy generation worldwide.

The challenge: The world must build 3 terawatts of new solar capacity every year for the next 25 years.

Planted is creating new technology to overhaul how the industry develops and builds solar power resources. And we need help. We're expanding our team of ambitious, curious, and hands-on engineers and operators. Come own large parts of product, company, or business development and help power the world with 100% clean energy.

About The Role

The software team at Planted Solar works at a fast pace to produce new features and tools to accelerate the deployment of renewable energy projects. As a senior software engineer on the team, you will be responsible for driving high level decision making and full stack implementation of these features and tools. We encourage you to apply if you are excited to write great code and solve humanity’s biggest challenges!

The salary range for this full-time onsite position is $140,000 - $170,000 plus stock options and benefits. Pay within the range is based on candidate experience, job-specific skills and education. The target experience for the position is 5 - 10+ years. This job is a hybrid (remote/in office) position requiring a majority of time to be spent in office (Oakland, CA).

RESPONSIBILITIES

• Write full stack code for web applications and solar plant design tools.
• Create intuitive front end user interfaces that speed up project proposal generation and empower engineers to design accurate solar arrays.
• Drive high level planning for new features and tools.
• Implement database scaling techniques to improve performance and allow our projects to grow in size and quantity.
• Coordinate with mechanical, electrical and robotics teams to create precise digital representations of Planted hardware.
• Work with your hands to test out software you have written in the field, and create tools that are practical to use in challenging outdoor environments.
• Analyze complex terrain, use GIS/geospatial tools, and produce innovative techniques to conform solar arrays to undulating terrain.
• Contribute to the implementation and maintenance of CI/CD pipelines.

QUALIFICATIONS

• Minimum Bachelor's degree in Computer Science or related major.
• 5+ years of proven experience in software development with a hands-on approach.
• Excellent communication, collaboration, and teamwork abilities.
• Strong programming skills in Javascript and Python.
• Experience with front end frameworks and creating intuitive user interfaces.
• Experience working with cloud services such as AWS or Google Cloud.
• Familiarity working with Docker containers.
• Excellent problem-solving and analytical skills.
• Predominately in-office in SF Bay Area.

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS

• Demonstrated expertise using React to create substantial web application front ends.
• Experience scaling database architectures to significant sizes while maintaining performance.
• Experience working with GIS/geospatial software tools and physical terrain surveying equipment.
• Mechanical, hardware, electrical or solar engineering knowledge.
• Familiarity with CAD/3D modeling or other spatial layout software.

What We Offer

• 11 paid company holidays and flexible Paid Time Off (PTO)
• Company-paid in-office lunches
• Stock options
• Medical, vision, dental, and other benefits
• Pre-tax commuter benefits
• 401(k)
• A chance to have an empowered, meaningful, and early role in climate

This will be a great fit if:

• You want to solve challenging problems
• You are biased toward action and focus on the vital work that drives the most impact
• You prioritize the physical and psychological safety of yourself and those around you
• You are humble, embrace change, and deliver and receive candid feedback
• You are optimistic about the future and can make tough decisions to help get there
• You have high expectations and coach, develop, and make time to help others

Planted Solar is an equal opportunity employer committed to growing inclusively, regardless of race, color, religion, gender, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, national origin, genetics, disability, medical condition, age, or veteran status. However you identify, or whatever background you bring with you, please apply. We look forward to hearing from you.