Powerline

Design and deploy scalable backend software systems integrating machine learning and maintaining full software lifecycle. | Over 5 years software engineering experience with Python, APIs, distributed systems, and SQL/NoSQL databases. | Join Powerline and help revolutionize the future of the electricity grid! We are a disruptive, VC-backed climate tech company based in Silicon Valley with offices in Australia and Europe. Our cutting-edge technology leverages machine learning and artificial intelligence to optimize renewable energy and battery storage projects on the electricity grid. Our products help renewable project owners achieve strong economics and operational excellence, paving the way for a decarbonized and profitable future grid. We work on exciting projects with leaders in the world’s most lucrative and complex electricity markets. About the role: As a Senior Software Engineer at Powerline, you will focus primarily on backend systems that power renewable and battery storage optimization. You will design and build reliable, scalable software that integrates real-time data, machine learning, and optimization models. You will collaborate with a world-class team of engineers, data scientists, and energy market experts to build and evolve our core platform. While your main focus will be backend development, you will also have opportunities to contribute across the stack, working with teammates who build dashboards and interfaces that visualize energy performance in real time. This is an incredible opportunity to become an early and foundational team member at a climate tech company entering a major growth phase, solving one of the most important challenges in the global energy transition. Key Responsibilities: Design, build, and deploy software systems that optimize renewable and battery storage operations. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to integrate machine learning and optimization models. Own the full software development lifecycle from architecture and design to implementation and maintenance. Ensure production systems are scalable, reliable, and high-performing. Diagnose bottlenecks, resolve real-time issues, and continuously improve system performance and monitoring/alerting. Stay current on trends in software engineering, renewable energy, and grid technology to drive innovation. Requirements: 5+ years of software engineering experience, focusing on large-scale, real-time systems. Strong proficiency in Python, with excellent coding, testing, and debugging skills. Experience building and maintaining APIs, distributed systems, and data pipelines. Solid understanding of SQL and NoSQL database design and deployment. Strong communication skills and the ability to collaborate effectively with diverse teams, including engineers, data scientists, and energy market experts in a distributed working environment. Strong Plus (any of the following): Experience in energy markets, renewable energy technologies, or energy storage systems. Familiarity with machine learning and optimization models. Knowledge of data visualization and dashboard tools. Front-end development experience, particularly with frameworks like React, Angular, or Svelte

Lead cross-functional projects and design scalable workflows to support global growth while aligning technical and commercial teams. | 3-5+ years in strategy, operations, or consulting with strong quantitative skills and postgraduate degree. | About Powerline Powerline is a fast-growing, VC-backed software company dedicated to transforming the modern electricity grid through cutting-edge AI and machine learning. Our core platform, Battery Co-Pilot™, leverages advanced AI digital twins to continuously benchmark and optimize utility-scale battery energy storage systems (BESS). We remove operational blind spots, model complex market dynamics, and deliver the actionable intelligence asset owners need to confidently outperform in volatile energy markets. The Role We are looking for a high-caliber Business Operations Manager to join our team, reporting to the CEO. Sitting at the intersection of strategy, product execution, and go-to-market initiatives, you will act as an internal consultant and strategic quarterback. You will tackle ambiguous, high-impact business challenges, untangle complex operational bottlenecks, and design the workflows required to scale our platform globally. This role requires a unique mix of rigorous quantitative analysis, strategic foresight, and exceptional relationship-building. You will frequently work across engineering, data science, and business development to align priorities, and frequently driving major initiatives. Key Responsibilities Lead complex, cross-functional special projects from concept to execution (e.g., evaluating new market entry strategies, optimizing customer onboarding pipelines, or structuring commercial pricing frameworks). Build the quantitative models, dashboards, and frameworks necessary to track company-wide KPIs and evaluate new business opportunities. Serve as the connective tissue between technical AI/ML engineering teams, product managers, and commercial leads to drive alignment on high-priority company objectives. Audit existing startup processes, identify bottlenecks, and design highly efficient, scalable workflows that allow our operations to keep pace with our technical scaling. Synthesize intricate technical and financial data into polished, high-impact narratives and presentations for leadership and board-level discussions. Qualifications 3–5+ years of experience in analytically rigorous and execution-oriented roles, such as strategy, operations, consulting, product, or investing in the energy field. Strong quantitative and analytical skills, including experience with financial modeling, data analysis, dashboards, KPIs, or operational analytics. Ability to operate in ambiguity and independently drive complex cross-functional initiatives from concept to execution. Strong organizational and project management skills, with demonstrated ability to manage multiple high-priority workstreams simultaneously. Customer-facing and relationship-building experience, particularly in enterprise or B2B settings. Experience working closely with technical teams (AI/ML, software engineering, data science) and translating between technical and commercial stakeholders. Exceptional attention to detail combined with a relentless bias for action. You don't just wait for a playbook; you build it. Bonus: Familiarity with power markets, renewable energy, battery storage, energy trading, or AI-enabled software platforms. Experience in high-growth environments or startups. MBA from a top-tier business school is a plus.

Design, develop, and deploy software systems to optimize renewable energy and battery storage projects. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to ensure seamless integration of software solutions with machine learning models and optimization algorithms. | 5+ years of software engineering experience with a focus on large-scale, real-time systems is required. Proficiency in Python and front-end development experience with frameworks like React, Angular, or Vue.js is essential. | Join Powerline and help revolutionize the future of the electricity grid! We are a disruptive, VC-backed cleantech company based in Silicon Valley. Our cutting-edge technology leverages machine learning and artificial intelligence to optimize renewable energy and battery storage projects on the electricity grid. Our products help renewable project owners achieve strong economics and operational excellence, paving the way for a decarbonized and profitable future grid. We work on exciting projects with leaders in the world’s most lucrative and complex electricity markets. About the role: As a Full-Stack Software Engineer at Powerline, you will play a pivotal role in developing, scaling, and maintaining software solutions that monitor and improve the performance of renewable energy assets. You will work closely with a talented team of engineers to build software solutions, integrating real-time data, machine learning, and optimization models into systems that manage energy resources. This is an incredible opportunity to become an early and foundational team member at a climate-tech company that is at a growth inflection point, addressing a critical problem in one of the most important and fastest-growing markets. Key Responsibilities: Design, develop, and deploy software systems to optimize renewable energy and battery storage projects. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to ensure seamless integration of software solutions with machine learning models and optimization algorithms. Build and enhance intuitive, user-friendly interfaces for internal and external users to monitor project performance. Take ownership of the entire software development lifecycle, from architecture design to implementation and maintenance. Ensure the scalability, reliability, and performance of software solutions deployed in production. Lead efforts in improving system performance, identifying bottlenecks, and troubleshooting real-time issues. Stay informed on the latest trends in software engineering, renewable energy, and energy markets to implement innovative solutions. Requirements: 5+ years of software engineering experience, focusing on large-scale, real-time systems. Proficiency in Python with strong coding and debugging skills. Solid understanding of distributed systems, APIs, and microservices architecture. Front-end development experience particularly with frameworks like React, Angular, or Vue.js, and the ability to build engaging user interfaces. Experience with SQL and NoSQL databases design and deployment. Strong communication skills and ability to collaborate with diverse teams, including engineers, data scientists, and energy market experts in a distributed working environment. Strong Plus: Experience in energy markets, renewable energy technologies, or energy storage systems. Familiarity with machine learning and optimization models. Knowledge of data visualization and dashboard tools.