Senior Computational Scientist, Electric Grid Simulations

The role

You will design simulation algorithms and optimization tools for large-scale electrical networks. You will work with power system and software engineering experts to develop codes and algorithms for modern computer hardware.

What you will do

• 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.

Required qualifications

• 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.

Nice to have

• Experience conducting power system planning and interconnection studies.
• 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.

Benefits

• Competitive salary and equity
• Medical, dental, and vision coverage
• Generous PTO
• flexible hybrid work model
• 401(k) with employer contribution
• Professional development

About the company

Tapestry is a group within Google working to build the AI-powered electric grid. Originally born at X, Alphabet’s moonshot factory, it brings together experts in energy, AI, software engineering, and products.