Remote
US
$156K–$224K
💻Engineering
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Senior Software Engineer, Computation
Aurora is on a mission to create a future of solar for all. Our award-winning software puts the power of data and technology into the hands of every solar professional to make solar adoption simple and predictable. Our software has designed millions of solar projects so far, empowering solar companies to sell, design, and install residential and commercial solar arrays accurately, seamlessly, and at scale.
We’ve been named one of "The Best Remote Companies" by BuiltIn.com and have been recognized for the second time as a Certified Green Business (CGB) with the city of San Francisco. We’re in this together to support the world’s transition to solar.
The System Design Pod sits at the heart of Aurora's core platform, building the computation engines that make accurate, high-fidelity solar design possible. Our team owns the algorithms and systems that power load and utility bill modeling, whole home electrification, PV and battery electrical design, and system performance simulation. The work is deeply technical, operating at the intersection of software engineering and applied math, and it has an outsized impact on the quality of every solar project designed in Aurora.
We work closely with product managers, designers, research engineers, and QA to turn hard physics and engineering problems into software that installers can trust. If you like digging into a tough problem, debating the right approach, and shipping something that holds up in the real world, you'll fit in here.
As a Senior Software Engineer on the System Design Pod, you'll help build the next generation of PV and storage design tools at Aurora. You'll lead technical features from discovery through general release, propose new mathematical approaches to long-standing problems, and push our simulation and optimization work forward alongside a team that cares deeply about getting it right.
This role sits at the intersection of software engineering and applied math, with a direct line to the quality of every project designed on the platform. The technical and business contexts are steep at first, and the payoff is real: you'll move the accuracy and capability of solar design forward for thousands of installers and millions of homeowners.
Own the services you build end to end, including on-call rotation
Strong written and verbal communication. You can explain complex technical ideas clearly and collaborate well on a distributed team
Track record of thriving when the pace picks up and the problem space shifts
Please take a look at our U.S. Benefits Booklet for a deeper dive into our offerings
Where Aurorans are: Aurora currently has teams within the US, Canada, Poland, and Germany with additional locations on the horizon. We’re united in our work to support the world’s transition to solar!
Aurora is dedicated to building a diverse and inclusive workforce of people who believe in and are passionate about creating a future of solar energy for all. We are an equal opportunity employer, we welcome and consider qualified applicants regardless of gender identity, sexual orientation, race, religion, age, national origin, citizenship, pregnancy status, veteran status, or any other differences. We encourage you to apply even if you believe that you do not meet all of the above criteria!
Aurora is committed to creating an inclusive and accessible experience for all candidates. If you require a reasonable accommodation that would better enable your success during the application or interview process, please complete this form.
USD 140,000 - 227,200
Annually
Health Insurance
Dental Insurance
Vision Insurance
Health Savings Account (HSA)
Flexible Spending Account (FSA)
Disability Insurance
Life Insurance
Wellness Programs
Stock Options
401(k) / Retirement Plan
Pay Transparency
Commuter Benefits
Unlimited PTO
Sick Days
Company Shutdown Days
Home Office Stipend
Coworking Allowance
Internet Stipend
Parental Leave
Learning & Development Budget
Conference Attendance
Employee Resource Groups
It depends on location. Roles in the US and Canada are posted as remote, while European roles are hybrid and tied to a specific office: engineering out of Warsaw, Poland, and sales out of Munich, Germany. Aurora also offers a coworking stipend for remote and hybrid team members who want an in-office setting.
US postings use zone-tiered base pay ranges rather than a single national number. For example, a Staff Analytics Engineer role listed Tier 1 (San Francisco and New York) at $163,500 to $216,700, Tier 2 (cities such as Seattle, LA, DC, Boston, and San Diego) at $149,800 to $198,600, and Tier 3 (all other US locations, including Colorado) at $136,200 to $180,600. New-hire pay is typically set at the start of the range.
Medical, dental, and vision premiums are 100% covered for employees and 90% for dependents. Aurora offers flexible PTO and 16 weeks of parental leave at 100% base salary with a gradual return to work. Stipends include $500 for a home office ($750 for engineering), $300 a month for coworking, up to $100 a month for connectivity, and $720 a year for learning and development after 90 days. Wellness support includes monthly classes plus Wellhub and Modern Health.
Aurora has teams in the US, Canada, Poland, and Germany, with more locations planned. Roles are tied to a specific country rather than open to work-from-anywhere, so each posting lists where you need to be based.
People who want to build software for the solar industry and are comfortable in a remote-first setup that still keeps offices and some hybrid roles. Aurora leans toward candidates who put customer outcomes and team progress ahead of individual credit, and who can work with autonomy across a company spread over four countries.
