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Gridmatic · 1 month ago

Energy Systems Research Engineer

positionCupertino, CA
timeFull-time
remoteHybrid
seniorityMid, Senior Level
money$158K/yr - $255K/yr

Gridmatic Inc. is a high-growth startup focused on accelerating the clean energy transition through expertise in data, machine learning, and energy. The Energy Systems Research Engineer will develop and implement advanced optimization models for electricity market clearing processes and simulate market outcomes under various conditions.

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Responsibilities

Develop and implement advanced optimization models for Security-Constrained Unit Commitment (SCUC), Security-Constrained Economic Dispatch (SCED), and other electricity market clearing processes
Model electricity market behavior from the participant perspective (generation, storage, demand response), including bidding strategies, forecasting, and risk exposure
Simulate market outcomes under various conditions, including congestion, renewable variability, storage operations, and policy changes
Develop tools for network modeling, power flow analysis, and contingency analysis
Work closely with engineers to productionize models, ensuring scalability and reliability

Qualification

Optimization techniquesPythonElectrical EngineeringAI techniquesISO/RTO market rulesProduction cost modelingHPC/cloud computingPower system simulators

Required

MS or PhD in Electrical Engineering, Power Systems, Operations Research, or a related field
Strong background in optimization (mixed integer, stochastic, robust, convex) with applications to SCUC/SCED or other electricity market problems
Familiarity with AI techniques in energy markets
Solid understanding of ISO/RTO market rules and participant behavior
Proficiency in Python and experience handling large datasets

Preferred

Experience with production cost modeling tools, HPC/cloud computing, or power system simulators

Company

Gridmatic

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Gridmatic is an AI-enabled power marketer that accelerates the ascent of clean energy.
dateFounded in 2016
location
Cupertino, California, USA
people-size51-200 employees
web-link
https://www.gridmatic.com

H1B Sponsorship

Gridmatic has a track record of offering H1B sponsorships. Please note that this does not guarantee sponsorship for this specific role. Below presents additional info for your reference. (Data Powered by US Department of Labor)
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2025 (1)
2024 (1)

Funding

Current Stage
Growth Stage
Total Funding
$46M
2023-01-01Undisclosed· $40M
2021-08-01Undisclosed· $6M

Leadership Team

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Matt Wytock
Founder
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