Staff Data Scientist at Fluence

Fluence (Nasdaq: FLNC) is a global market leader in energy storage products and services and digital applications for renewables and storage. With a presence in 30 global markets, Fluence provides an ecosystem of offerings to drive the clean energy transition, including modular, scalable storage products, comprehensive service offerings, and the Fluence IQ platform, which delivers AI-enabled digital applications for managing and optimizing storage and renewables. The company is transforming the way we power our world by helping customers create more resilient and sustainable electric grids. For more information, please visit fluenceenergy.com.
 
OUR CULTURE AND VALUES

We are guided by our passion to transform the way we power our world. Achieving our goals requires creativity, diversity of ideas and backgrounds, and building trust to effect change and move with speed.

We are Leading 
Fluence currently has thousands of MW of energy storage projects operated or awarded worldwide in addition to the thousands of MW of projects managed by our trading platform—and we are growing every day. 

We are Responsible 
Fluence is defined by its unwavering commitment to safety, quality, and integrity. 

We are Agile 
We achieve our goals and meet our customer’s needs by cultivating curiosity, adaptability, and self-reflection in our teams.

We are Fun 
We value the diversity in thought and experience of our coworkers and customers. Through honest, forthcoming, and respectful communications we work to ensure that Fluence is an inclusive and welcoming environment for all. 

This position will be within the Fluence Digital business unit, formed following Fluence’s acquisition of San Francisco-based start-up AMS. Fluence Digital’s IQ platform uses artificial intelligence, advanced price forecasting, portfolio optimization and market bidding to ensure energy storage and flexible generation assets are optimally participating in wholesale electricity markets.

About the position:
This position will be within the new Fluence Digital business unit, formed following Fluence’s acquisition of San Francisco-based start-up AMS. Fluence Digital’s software technology uses artificial intelligence, advanced price forecasting, portfolio optimization and market bidding to ensure energy storage and flexible generation assets are responding optimally to price signals sent by the market.
As a Staff Data Scientist, you will provide technology leadership and partner with cross-functional teams to develop and guide our energy price forecasting products. You will be able to identify the most impactful projects, proactively remove impediments, and successfully drive towards key initiatives. You are skilled at mentorship and coaching, and passionate about growing other leaders from within the Data Science team.


Key responsibilities include:

Work alongside other Data Scientists on developing cutting edge Machine Learning (ML) algorithms to forecast energy prices used to bid renewable energy assets into energy markets
Provide strong technical leadership for Fluence Digital’s Forecasting products
Stay current with latest advances in ML and statistical methods for time series forecasting, bringing relevant advances to the team for deeper investigation and potential implementation
Investigate, evangelize and help implement software development and MLOps best practices in forecast application with a goal of constant improvement
Work with Software Engineering and Data Science teams to design, deploy and monitor ML models and pipelines in production
Define and monitor key metrics around forecasting algorithm performance
Contribute to a strong culture of R&D in the Data Science team with the goal of constant improvement in algorithm performance
Establish and communicate best practices and standards in software engineering to ensure best in class operations
Expand team through hiring as needed
Model and cultivate a culture of inclusivity, trust, exceptional communication, collaboration, respect, continuous learning, and enthusiasm for our work



What will our ideal candidate bring to Fluence?

7+ years of experience developing and deploying ML models to production, preferably using Python
Hands on experience or working familiarity with generating probabilistic time series forecasting using both classical and ML based techniques a plus
Hands on experience with deep learning models a plus
Knowledge of the Energy industry, especially energy markets, a plus
Demonstrated ability to collaborate with cross-functional teams and build solid working relationships — from individual contributors to executives
Experience working and delivering products or services in an agile/lean environment
Excellent communication skills



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In Colorado, the standard pay range for this role is $126,000 - 160,000 annually.  This range is specific to Colorado and may not be applicable in other locations.



Fluence IS AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER and fully subscribes to the principles of Equal Employment Opportunity to ensure that all applicants and employees are considered for hire, promotion, and job status without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability, veteran status, sexual orientation, marital or familial status.