Staff Quantitative Energy Trading Meteorologist, Autobidder

The Autobidder team develops and maintains the physical dispatch and electricity market trading strategies for front-of-meter and behind-the-meter storage systems providing Grid Services. We are an algorithmic trading team that develops systematic software solutions for monetizing energy storage by continuously forecasting electricity market prices, analyzing key market trends, and actively re-optimizing behavior. We have repeatedly demonstrated success in residential, commercial, and utility-scale settings. Our products are contracted to manage over 7GWh of energy storage worldwide and have returned over $420 million in trading profits, and we're slated for rapid growth on the horizon.

We are looking for experienced meteorologists with energy trading experience, who are passionate about accelerating the grid's transition to sustainable energy. You will join a mission-driven and top performing team of machine learning, optimization and software engineers, and help us build solar and wind forecasts to optimize energy storage dispatch.

• Evaluate and benchmark third party weather forecasts against both open-loop and closed-loop performance metrics
• Develop and tune internal weather and renewable power generation forecast models that are locationally relevant to our energy storage assets
• Collaborate with machine learning engineers to productionize weather forecast models into our end-to-end energy storage trading workflows

• Degree in Atmospheric Science, Meteorology, or Climate Science, or equivalent experience
• 3+ years developing short-term and medium-term weather forecasts for energy trading
• Proficiency in Python, familiarity with software development practices
• Experience with weather forecasting in Texas and/or Midwest (ERCOT/SPP/MISO markets)
• Location - flexible

Along with competitive pay, as a full-time Tesla employee, you are eligible for the following benefits at day 1 of hire:

• Aetna PPO and HSA plans > 2 medical plan options with $0 payroll deduction
• Family-building, fertility, adoption and surrogacy benefits
• Dental (including orthodontic coverage) and vision plans, both have options with a $0 paycheck contribution
• Company Paid (Health Savings Account) HSA Contribution when enrolled in the High Deductible Aetna medical plan with HSA
• Healthcare and Dependent Care Flexible Spending Accounts (FSA)
• 401(k) with employer match, Employee Stock Purchase Plans, and other financial benefits
• Company paid Basic Life, AD&D, short-term and long-term disability insurance
• Employee Assistance Program
• Sick and Vacation time (Flex time for salary positions), and Paid Holidays
• Back-up childcare and parenting support resources
• Voluntary benefits to include: critical illness, hospital indemnity, accident insurance, theft & legal services, and pet insurance
• Weight Loss and Tobacco Cessation Programs
• Tesla Babies program
• Commuter benefits
• Employee discounts and perks program