Research Scientist - Optimization

What You Will Do

Spearmint seeks to add an experienced research scientist to the Research Team.  Candidates should have a good understanding of optimization techniques, US power markets, and energy storage systems. Only applicants with hands-on experience applying optimization techniques to US power markets will be considered.

Core Responsibilities:

• Lead development of BESS optimization models for participation in power markets.
• Drive product development strategy and processes.
• Contribute to development of backtest systems.

Who You Are

• Bachelor’s Degree or higher in a quantitative discipline.
• At least three years of experience in a similar role.
• Experience applying optimization techniques to US power markets.
• Experience with linear and mixed integer programming.
• Strong programming skills, including extensive experience with Python.

Nice to Haves

• Experience with power market price forecasting.
• Embrace a disciplined entrepreneurial culture.
• Be a team player at all times, with shared responsibilities and expectations.
• Have a valid US state issued ID and passport.

Work Environment and Physical Demands

The work environment and physical demand characteristics align with the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions if such professional is selected. While the company’s offices follow traditional business hours, given the nature of Spearmint Energy’s business and the sector in which we operate, employees, including this position, may occasionally be required to conduct work outside of these hours as is typical in a client-first business. Such work may include communicating with contacts in other time zones, traveling, addressing particularly urgent matters related to projects under construction or in operations, and other circumstances.