Tesla · 8 hours ago
Sr. Trading Software Engineer, Autobidder
Palo Alto, CA
Full-time
Onsite
Senior Level
$140K/yr - $252K/yr
5+ years expTesla is revolutionizing energy systems with its Autobidder Operations team, seeking a Trading Engineer to enhance automated trading and asset optimization in electricity markets. The role involves developing analytical tools, collaborating with various teams, and driving initiatives to improve the technology stack for better performance in trading strategies.
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Responsibilities
Support the development of Python-based analytical, reporting and monitoring tools, involving (but not limited to) building and maintaining scalable data pipelines, addressing data quality challenges and guaranteeing high data availability for analytical purposes
Collaborate with machine learning, optimization, and software teams to help deliver fundamental analysis and expertise that enhance our competitive edge in algorithmic electricity market trading
Participate in on-call rotations to support Autobidder market operations. As part of the rotation, take ownership of the fleet performance and conduct analysis to identify opportunities for algorithmic developments
Drive long-term initiatives to improve the overall tech stack, with a focus on scalability, efficiency, and performance
Lead discussions with internal teams, customers, and external organizations to communicate fleet performance and operational insights
Qualification
Required
5+ years' work experience in the field of data engineering/software engineering, partnering with analysts and/or data scientists to drive decision-making and deliver actionable insights
Proficiency in Python (or another object-oriented language) and SQL with practical experience in production environments
Analytical skills for extracting insights, making decisions in uncertain scenarios, and communicating technical results to diverse audiences
Collaborative mindset with a creative approach to problem-solving and a drive for team success
Degree in Computer Science, Engineering, Statistics, Mathematics, Physics, or a related quantitative field, or equivalent experience
Preferred
Understanding of US electricity markets (CAISO, ERCOT preferred), including market design, trading strategies, and product structures preferred
Experience in the stationary storage industry, or prior modeling of stationary storage energy market applications preferred
Familiarity with linear optimization or time-series forecasting methods preferred
Benefits
Medical plans > plan options with $0 payroll deduction
Family-building, fertility, adoption and surrogacy benefits
Dental (including orthodontic coverage) and vision plans, both have options with a $0 paycheck contribution
Company Paid (Health Savings Accounts) HSA Contribution when enrolled in the High-Deductible medical plan with HSA
Healthcare and Dependent Care Flexible Spending Accounts (FSA)
401(k) with employer match, Employee Stock Purchase Plans, and other financial benefits
Company paid Basic Life, AD&D
Short-term and long-term disability insurance (90 day waiting period)
Employee Assistance Program
Sick and Vacation time (Flex time for salary positions, Accrued hours for Hourly positions), and Paid Holidays
Back-up childcare and parenting support resources
Voluntary benefits to include: critical illness, hospital indemnity, accident insurance, theft & legal services, and pet insurance
Weight Loss and Tobacco Cessation Programs
Tesla Babies program
Commuter benefits
Employee discounts and perks program
Company
Tesla
Tesla is an electric vehicle and clean energy company that provides electric cars, solar, and renewable energy solutions.
10001+ employees
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Funding
Current Stage
Public CompanyTotal Funding
$20.12BKey Investors
Societe GeneraleEuropean UnionPennDOT
2024-10-05Post Ipo Debt· $783M
2023-09-13Grant· $159.6M
2023-08-15Grant· $0.23M
Leadership Team
Vaibhav Taneja
Chief Financial Officer
Tom Zhu
SVP of Automotive
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