Staff Data Scientist - Real-Time Grid Optimization

Geli; United States; On-site; USD 160,000 - 185,000; Full time

Job summary

Geli is seeking an experienced Staff Data Scientist to join our Grid & Energy Analytics team. In this role, you will lead the implementation of enterprise-grade microservices for optimizing and simulating energy assets in U.S. markets. Candidates should possess at least 7 years of software development experience and proficiency in Python and Kubernetes.

The ideal candidate will thrive in a fast-paced environment, ensuring system performance and compliance with market requirements while mentoring junior engineers.

Qualifications

• 7+ years of software development experience, ideally in energy, renewables, or grid-tech sectors.
• Proven experience delivering production-grade software for DERs, energy storage, or grid market participation.
• Strong foundation in wholesale market operations and optimization techniques.

Responsibilities

• Work closely with Technical Lead to improve microservices including optimization, simulation, and market emulation.
• Drive microservice benchmarking, develop operations metrics, and continuously improve system performance using data-driven insights.
• Contribute to the next-generation merchant optimization platform.

Skills

Software development

Python

Kubernetes

Microservices architecture

Collaboration

Communication

Data-driven insights

Education

Bachelor’s or Master’s in Computer Science, Engineering, Energy Systems

Tools

Python

Azure cloud stack

Job description

Geli is seeking an experienced Staff Data Scientist to join our Grid & Energy Analytics team. In this role, you will lead the implementation of enterprise-grade microservices for optimizing and simulating energy assets in U.S. markets. Candidates should possess at least 7 years of software development experience and proficiency in Python and Kubernetes.

The ideal candidate will thrive in a fast-paced environment, ensuring system performance and compliance with market requirements while mentoring junior engineers.