Aurora Solar · 3 days ago
Staff Software Engineer
United States
Full-time
Remote
Lead/Staff
$181K/yr - $245K/yr
8+ years expAurora Solar is dedicated to creating a future of solar for all with their innovative software solutions. As a Staff Software Engineer on the HelioScope team, you will lead technical direction, design and implement complex systems, and collaborate with cross-functional teams to enhance the commercial solar design platform.
Clean EnergyRenewable EnergySaaSSoftwareSolar
Responsibilities
Set technical direction for major areas of the HelioScope codebase, balancing performance, scalability, and developer experience
Design and implement complex systems and features across the stack, including greenfield initiatives and foundational improvements
Lead large initiatives from early technical exploration through delivery, aligning stakeholders and driving execution
Influence architecture and engineering standards through design reviews, technical proposals, and hands-on contributions
Partner closely with Product, Design, QA, and customer-facing teams to translate real-world needs into durable technical solutions
Raise the bar for engineering quality through mentorship, code reviews, and modeling strong technical judgment
Identify and proactively address technical risk, legacy constraints, and opportunities for long-term simplification
Qualification
Required
8+ years of experience building and maintaining high-quality software systems, with demonstrated ownership of complex technical problems
Working understanding of photovoltaic system design concepts, including core components, basic wiring principles, shade analysis, and annual energy production modeling
Strong proficiency in at least one core programming language, ideally Python, JavaScript, TypeScript, or React
Deep understanding of software design principles, patterns, and tradeoffs at both component and system levels
Experience designing and evolving APIs, data models, and cloud-native architectures in production environments
Proven ability to operate in ambiguity—breaking down loosely defined problems and driving them to practical solutions
A track record of technical leadership through influence, not authority, across teams and disciplines
Comfort communicating complex technical ideas clearly in written and spoken English
Preferred
Experience working on performance-sensitive or computation-heavy systems
Background in applied mathematics, 2D/3D modeling, or electrical or energy systems
Familiarity with technologies such as Redux, Flask, Celery, Redis, Postgres, C++, WebGL, Three.js, or CUDA
Passion for improving developer productivity through tooling, CI/CD, observability, and workflow automation
Benefits
Flexible PTO - Take the time when you need it
Parental Leave - 16 weeks with 100% base salary + gradual return to work
WFH Stipend - An initial $500 (Non-engineers) or $750 (Engineering roles)
Coworking Stipend - $300 / month if you prefer to be at a coworking facility near you
Energize Fridays - Company-wide days to log off and recharge
Connectivity Stipend - Up to $100 / month towards internet or phone
Learning & Development - $720 / annually to use towards professional development (You have to complete 90 days of employment to receive this stipend)
Medical, Dental, and Vision - Premiums are 100% covered for Aurorans and 90% for dependents
Company
Aurora Solar
Aurora Solar is a SaaS company that uses aerial imagery to assess solar installation projects.
201-500 employees
H1B Sponsorship
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2022 (7)
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Funding
Current Stage
Late StageTotal Funding
$523.47MKey Investors
CoatueICONIQ CapitalPear VC
2022-02-28Series D· $200M
2021-05-24Series C· $250M
2020-11-30Series B· $50M
Leadership Team
Christopher Hopper
Co-Founder & Executive Chairman
Katherine Burk
Senior Product Marketing Manager
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