Senior Computational Scientist (Electric Grid Simulations)

Tapestry; Mountain View (CA); On-site; USD 166,000 - 259,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Generous PTO

Flexible hybrid work model

Equity

401(k)

Job summary

Tapestry, Alphabet’s moonshot for the electric grid, is seeking a Staff Computational Scientist in Mountain View, CA to advance high-performance grid simulations and AI-enabled planning tools for large electrical networks.

You will bridge power systems physics with software architecture, collaborating with AI researchers, software engineers, and product managers to deliver production-ready solutions that help partners accelerate the transition to clean energy and improve grid reliability.

Qualifications

• Master or PhD in Electrical Engineering.
• Deep understanding of core power systems and power electronics principles.
• 6+ years of experience in power systems or power electronics modeling and simulations.
• Experience in Python, Java, or C/C++ and numerical methods.
• Familiar with machine learning concepts and large-scale computing.

Responsibilities

• Design and implement advanced simulation and optimization tools for grid computations.
• Collaborate with AI researchers, software engineers, and power systems experts to deliver production-ready solutions.
• Develop algorithms to leverage modern hardware for large-scale electrical networks.

Skills

Power systems

Power electronics

Numerical methods

Programming: Python

Programming: Java

Programming: C/C++

Education

Master or PhD in Electrical Engineering

Tools

Python

Java

C/C++

Job description

Staff Computational Scientist (Electric Grid Simulations

Mountain View, California, United States

About the team:

Tapestry is Alphabet’s moonshot for the electric grid, working at the frontier where energy’s complexity meets AI’s potential. We were born at X, the innovation lab responsible for breakthrough technologies like Waymo, Verily and Google Brain.

To keep pace with humanity’s growing energy needs, the world needs a grid that is visible and understandable. We provide that clarity by building advanced AI-enabled analytical and planning tools that allow the entire energy ecosystem to plan smarter, move faster, and operate more efficiently—ensuring electricity remains reliable and affordable for everyone.

This is a global effort. Tapestry is proud to support partners in the U.S., U.K., Chile, New Zealand, Australia and Brazil as they build a cleaner, more resilient energy future.

Joining Tapestry allows you to do the best work of your life as part of a multidisciplinary team of experts in AI, energy systems, software engineering and product design—all collaborating to reshape energy on a global scale. If you want to tackle problems that matter and build tools with real impact, we would love to meet you. Learn more about our team and our mission here .

About the role

We are seeking a talented grid simulations and computational specialist to join Tapestry and help expand our high-performance grid computation capabilities. In this role, you will bridge power system physics with modern software architecture, designing simulation algorithms and optimization tools capable of handling complex, large-scale electrical networks.

You will collaborate closely with a multidisciplinary team of AI researchers, software engineers, power systems domain experts, and product managers to turn complex technical challenges into production-ready solutions. By building advanced computational capabilities, you will empower global energy partners to accelerate the transition to clean energy, improve grid reliability, and unlock transformative 10x impact across the global energy ecosystem.

How you’ll make 10x impact:

In this role you will...

• Work with power system and software engineering experts on the design and creation of advanced simulation and optimization tools.


• Develop codes and algorithms to take full advantage of powerful, modern computer hardware.

What you should have:

• Master or PhD in Electrical Engineering.


• Solid expertise and a deep understanding of core power systems and power electronics principles.


• 6+ years of experience in power systems or power electronics modeling and simulations.


• Experience in one or more general-purpose programming languages such as Python, Java, or C/C++.


• Understanding of numerical methods, including solving nonlinear/linear differential equations, differentiation and integration, and time discretization.

It’d be great if you had these:

• Experience conducting power system planning and interconnection studies.


• Are a skilled and efficient programmer in scientific programming languages (e.g, JAX, C++, Julia, etc.) with a desire to expand into new areas of coding languages and processes.


• Familiar with Machine Learning concepts.

Our values

• Take charge: We take initiative and own outcomes that move the mission forward.


• Transform with purpose: We build solutions that solve real problems and create meaningful impact.


• Be a Tapestry, not a thread: We collaborate across diverse skills and perspectives to achieve more than we can individually.


• Always fine-tune: We stay curious, seek feedback, and refine our understanding as we learn.


• Stay grounded: We listen openly, value different perspectives, and stay focused on what matters most.

What we offer

A culture that supports growth, ownership, and meaningful impact, along with:

• Competitive salary and equity


• Medical, dental, and vision coverage


• Generous PTO and flexible hybrid work model


• 401(k) with employer contribution


• The ability to work on important real-world problems within an Alphabet-backed environment

The US base salary range for this full-time position is $166,000 - $259,000 + bonus + equity + benefits. Within the range, individual pay is determined by work location and additional factors, including job-related skills, experience, and relevant education or training. Your recruiter can share more about the specific salary range for your location during the hiring process.

Please note that the compensation details listed in US role postings reflect the base salary only, and do not include benefits.