Staff Computational Scientist, Electric Grid Simulations

Tapestry•Mountain View, CA

9d•$174,000 - $261,000•Hybrid

About The Position

We are seeking a talented grid simulations and computational specialist to join Tapestry and help expand our high-performance grid computation capabilities. In this role, you will bridge power system physics with modern software architecture, designing simulation algorithms and optimization tools capable of handling complex, large-scale electrical networks. You will collaborate closely with a multidisciplinary team of AI researchers, software engineers, power systems domain experts, and product managers to turn complex technical challenges into production-ready solutions. By building advanced computational capabilities, you will empower global energy partners to accelerate the transition to clean energy, improve grid reliability, and unlock transformative 10x impact across the global energy ecosystem.

Requirements

Master or PhD in Electrical Engineering.
Solid expertise and a deep understanding of core power systems and power electronics principles.
2+ years of experience in power systems or power electronics modeling and simulations.
Experience in one or more general-purpose programming languages such as Python, Java, or C/C++.
Understanding of numerical methods, including solving nonlinear/linear differential equations, differentiation and integration, and time discretization.

Nice To Haves

Experience conducting power system planning and interconnection studies.
Are a skilled and efficient programmer in scientific programming languages (e.g, JAX, C++, Julia, etc.) with a desire to expand into new areas of coding languages and processes.
Familiar with Machine Learning concepts.

Responsibilities

Work with power system and software engineering experts on the design and creation of advanced simulation and optimization tools.
Develop codes and algorithms to take full advantage of powerful, modern computer hardware.