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Locations: Palo Alto, CA / Austin, TX
The Autobidder Algorithms team develops and maintains the algorithms codebase for Autobidder, an algorithmic trading platform that automates electricity market participation of grid-connected energy storage assets and aggregated virtual power plants.
What You'll Do
Improving wholesale electricity price forecasting algorithms used in automated bidding workflows for battery assetsModeling risk-reward tradeoffs, effects of bid quantity on clearing price, risk aware day-ahead vs real-time quantity allocation in automated bidding algorithmsImproving accuracy of benchmarks for performance of automated bidding algorithms and developing novel metrics to track performanceImplementing production-level algorithms while testing and documenting progress, requirements and results
What You'll Bring
Currently pursuing a degree in a relevant program with a focus on Power and Energy Systems in Engineering, Operations Research, Data Science or a related field with a gradation date between 2024-2025Experience with machine learning, time-series forecasting, numerical optimization such as linear and mixed integer programming, optimal control, model predictive control and computational financePractical experience with programming languages such as SQL or PythonFamiliarity with software development practices and experience writing production quality codeKnowledge of or experience with electricity markets preferred
Benefits
Compensation and Benefits
As a full-time Tesla Intern, you will be eligible for:
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 an option with a $0 payroll contribution Company Paid (Health Savings Account) HSA Contribution when enrolled in the High Deductible Medical Plan with HSA Healthcare and Dependent Care Flexible Spending Accounts (FSA) LGBTQ+ care concierge services 401(k), Employee Stock Purchase Plans, and other financial benefits Company Paid Basic Life, AD&D, and short-term disability insurance Employee Assistance Program Sick time after 90 days of employment 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 Commuter benefits Employee discounts and perks program
Expected Compensation
$37.26 - $52.00/hour + benefits
Pay offered may vary depending on multiple individualized factors, including market location, job-related knowledge, skills, and experience. The total compensation package for this position may also include other elements dependent on the position offered. Details of participation in these benefit plans will be provided if an employee receives an offer of employment.
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