Internship, Energy Optimization Software (Winter/Spring 2025)

The Opitcaster team develops and maintains the high-level control systems for Megapacks, Powerwalls, Virtual Power Plants, and microgrids. Our primary focus is on residential energy management solutions, which help homeowners minimize their electricity bills while providing exceptional customer experiences. By continuously forecasting solar production, energy demand, and more, our systems optimally dispatch energy in real-time. Additionally, we participate in electricity markets through the dispatch of utility-scale and aggregated batteries.

Responsibilities

• Contribute to the development and optimization of real-time energy management solutions
• Develop production-level optimization algorithms
• Enhance the accuracy of our battery forecasting models
• Implement and evaluate algorithm performance through cloud-based tools that monitor our fleet
• Develop and improve system control algorithms, including optimal control and model predictive control
• Collaborate with team members to design and implement new customer-facing features
• Apply machine learning techniques to improve system predictions and decision-making

Requirements

• Currently pursuing an advanced degree in a relevant program such as Computer Science, Energy System Optimization, Operations Research, Data Science, or Power Systems Economics
• Proficiency in several programming languages, with a preference for Python, and familiarity with Linux environments and version control systems like Git
• Experience with big data systems (e.g., Spark, Airflow, AWS)
• Experience in software development and shipping production code
• Knowledge of optimization techniques (e.g., solvers, stochastic optimization) and machine learning models (especially time-series forecasting)
• Strong problem-solving skills and effective communication abilities
• Passion for sustainable energy and a commitment to advancing the field, with a bonus for any previous experience in the sector

Compensation and Benefits
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

$24.00 - $32.00, depending on level + 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.