Senior Optimization Engineer

Description

Solving hard problems that affect the future of energy is central to this role at the company, which is working to transform the global power system and build a more sustainable and resilient energy future.

The team works on optimization for electricity markets and grid operations, drawing on mathematical modeling, software development and power system knowledge. The work helps utilities and market operators make better decisions, run markets more efficiently, bring in renewable generation and keep power delivery reliable in real time.

You will work with advanced optimization technology and established software tools alongside a global group of specialists on the energy transition. The problems are technically demanding, and the results shape how energy is generated, traded and delivered across regions.

This suits someone who likes turning complex data into usable solutions, works well across disciplines and wants to build technology that matters, while growing their expertise.

Responsibilities

• Assess customer requirements and propose workable technical solutions.
• Design, build, test and improve optimization applications for power systems and electricity markets.
• Develop and integrate software components following accepted best practices.
• Research and apply advanced mathematical models and numerical optimization methods.
• Support software releases and solve difficult technical issues.
• Work with multidisciplinary teams on projects for global customers.
• Join customer discussions and give technical advice.
• Help improve software development processes and documentation.

Requirements

• A bachelor's degree in electrical engineering with a focus on electricity markets, or a related field.
• At least 5 years of experience with optimization modeling tools and solvers such as AMPL, AIMMS, CPLEX or Gurobi.
• At least 3 years of programming in high-level languages.
• At least 3 years of working in Linux or AIX environments.
• At least 2 years of developing power system applications for electricity markets.
• Strong written and spoken English.
• Authorization to work in the United States.

Conditions

Based in Santa Clara, California, United States.

Full-time position.

Not remote.

Posted 2026-10-16, job ID R0139099.

Employer: the company ENERGY USA INC.

Equal opportunity employer welcoming females, minorities, protected veterans and individuals with disabilities.

Benefits

• Continuous learning opportunities, including tuition reimbursement, on-demand learning platforms and access to global expertise.
• Comprehensive benefits covering wellbeing, financial security and work-life balance.