Senior Software Engineer, Computation

Aurora Solar; San Francisco (CA); On-site; CAD 126,200 - 187,900; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Flexible PTO

Parental Leave

WFH Stipend

Coworking Stipend

Energize Fridays

Connectivity Stipend

Learning & Development stipend

Medical, Dental, Vision

Job summary

Aurora Solar in Canada is hiring a Senior Software Engineer for the System Design Pod to advance PV and storage design tools. You will lead design features end-to-end, apply novel mathematical approaches, and push simulation and optimization work forward with a team that values correctness and scalable software.

You will design and maintain backend systems, APIs, and data pipelines, collaborating with product managers, researchers, and engineers to deliver reliable, high-performance software

Qualifications

• 5+ years of professional software engineering with a strong backend foundation.
• Background in computational mathematics, optimization, linear algebra, or numerical algorithms.
• Hands-on experience with simulation or optimization and building scalable data pipelines.
• Experience designing APIs, microservices, or data pipelines at scale.
• Strong problem solving and distributed collaboration skills.

Responsibilities

• Design, build, and maintain the backend systems and computation engines behind Aurora's solar and electrical design workflows.
• Advance our simulation and optimization work across PV and battery storage system layout, component selection, and electrical configuration.
• Partner with product managers, designers, research engineers, and fellow engineers to turn complex physical models into reliable software.
• Shape the architecture of our simulation and computation infrastructure for speed, correctness, and maintainability.

Skills

Backend engineering

Optimization

APIs

Microservices

Data pipelines

C++

Python

Ruby

Distributed teamwork

Education

Computational mathematics background

MS/PhD in CS or related

Tools

Cloud platforms

Batch processing systems

Job description

About Aurora Solar

Aurora is on a mission to create a future of solar for all. Our award-winning software puts the power of data and technology into the hands of every solar professional to make solar adoption simple and predictable. Our software has designed millions of solar projects so far, empowering solar companies to sell, design, and install residential and commercial solar arrays accurately, seamlessly, and at scale.

We’ve been named one of "The Best Remote Companies" by BuiltIn.com and have been recognized for the second time as a Certified Green Business (CGB) with the city of San Francisco. We’re in this together to support the world’s transition to solar.

About the Team

The System Design Pod sits at the heart of Aurora's core platform, building the computation engines that make accurate, high-fidelity solar design possible. Our team owns the algorithms and systems that power load and utility bill modeling, whole home electrification, PV and battery electrical design, and system performance simulation. The work is deeply technical, operating at the intersection of software engineering and applied math, and it has an outsized impact on the quality of every solar project designed in Aurora.

We work closely with product managers, designers, research engineers, and QA to turn hard physics and engineering problems into software that installers can trust. If you like digging into a tough problem, debating the right approach, and shipping something that holds up in the real world, you'll fit in here.

About the Role

As a Senior Software Engineer on the System Design Pod, you'll help build the next generation of PV and storage design tools at Aurora. You'll lead technical features from discovery through general release, propose new mathematical approaches to long-standing problems, and push our simulation and optimization work forward alongside a team that cares deeply about getting it right.

This role sits at the intersection of software engineering and applied math, with a direct line to the quality of every project designed on the platform. The technical and business contexts are steep at first, and the payoff is real: you'll move the accuracy and capability of solar design forward for thousands of installers and millions of homeowners.

Your Impact

• Design, build, and maintain the backend systems and computation engines behind Aurora's solar and electrical design workflows

• Advance our simulation and optimization work across PV and battery storage system layout, component selection, and electrical configuration

• Partner with product managers, designers, research engineers, and fellow engineers to turn complex physical models and engineering constraints into reliable, scalable software

• Shape the architecture of our simulation and computation infrastructure so it stays correct, fast, and maintainable as it grows

• Write clean, well tested code and raise the engineering bar through the patterns you establish

• Mentor teammates and show up fully in technical discussions, code reviews, and design documents

• Own the services you build end to end, including on-call rotation

What You Bring

• 5+ years of professional software engineering experience with a strong backend foundation

• Academic background or equivalent skillset in computational mathematics, optimization, linear algebra, control theory, or numerical algorithms

• Hands-on experience with simulation or optimization

• Experience designing and building APIs, microservices, or data pipelines at scale

• Sharp algorithmic thinking, with the ability to reason about performance, correctness, and edge cases in computational systems

• Proficiency in one or more backend languages. Our stack is C++, Python, and Ruby, and relevant experience in other languages is welcome

• Strong written and verbal communication. You can explain complex technical ideas clearly and collaborate well on a distributed team

Nice to Haves

• Advanced degree (MS or PhD) in computer science, applied math, electrical engineering, physics, or a related field

• Familiarity with solar PV and battery technology, or electrical engineering concepts more broadly

• Experience with cloud-native compute infrastructure and batch or distributed processing systems

• A genuine pull toward renewable energy and the work of accelerating the transition

• Track record of thriving when the pace picks up and the problem space shifts

What We Offer

• 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 675 CAD(Non-engineers) or 1000 CAD (Engineering roles)

• Coworking Stipend - 400 CAD / 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 125 CAD / month towards internet or phone

• Learning & Development - 970 CAD / annually to use towards professional development (You have to complete 90 days of employment to receive this stipend)

• Medical, Dental, and Vision - Aurora will cover 100% of premiums for employee-only and dependent coverage of our supplemental medical, dental, and vision plans

Please take a look at our Canadian Benefits Booklet for a deeper dive into our offerings

Where Aurorans are: Aurora currently has teams within the US, Canada, Mexico, and Germany with additional locations on the horizon. We’re united in our work to support the world’s transition to solar!

Compensation Philosophy: At Aurora Solar, we foster an exceptional work environment through inclusiveness and transparency. Our pay ranges are anchored to the median of the market for companies of our size and industry. Our pay for new hires is typically set at the start of the position's pay range. This allows for financial growth within the role as the employee builds experience and displays a track record of performance success at Aurora.

Our current base pay ranges in Canada in each zone are:

• Tier 1: Toronto, Vancouver: CAD $138,900 - $187,900

• Tier 2: All Other CA Locations: CAD $126,200 - $170,800

Aurora is dedicated to building a diverse and inclusive workforce of people who believe in and are passionate about creating a future of solar energy for all. We are an equal opportunity employer, we welcome and consider qualified applicants regardless of gender identity, sexual orientation, race, religion, age, national origin, citizenship, pregnancy status, veteran status, or any other differences. We encourage you to apply even if you believe that you do not meet all of the above criteria!

Aurora is committed to creating an inclusive and accessible experience for all candidates. If you require a reasonable accommodation that would better enable your success during the application or interview process, please complete this form.