Staff Computational Scientist, Electric Grid Simulations

Tapestry • Mountain View, CA

8d • Hybrid

About The Position

Tapestry, a group within Google, is building an AI-powered electric grid by developing tools that help the electricity ecosystem plan smarter, move faster, and operate more efficiently. The team works with energy partners across the U.S., U.K., Chile, New Zealand, Australia, and Brazil to support a cleaner, more resilient energy future.

The Staff Computational Scientist will expand Tapestry’s high-performance grid computation capabilities. The role bridges power system physics with modern software architecture, designing simulation algorithms and optimization tools for complex, large-scale electrical networks. The scientist will work with AI researchers, software engineers, power systems experts, and product managers to turn technical challenges into production-ready solutions that help accelerate clean energy, improve grid reliability, and create impact across the global energy ecosystem.

Requirements

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

Nice To Haves

• Experience conducting power system planning and interconnection studies.
• Skilled and efficient programming in scientific programming languages such as JAX, C++, or Julia, with a desire to expand into new coding languages and processes.
• Familiarity with machine learning concepts.

Responsibilities

• Work with power system and software engineering experts to design and create advanced simulation and optimization tools.
• Develop code and algorithms that take full advantage of modern, powerful computer hardware.

Benefits

• Competitive salary and equity.
• Medical, dental, and vision coverage.
• Generous paid time off.
• Flexible hybrid work model.
• 401(k) with employer contribution.
• Professional development.
• Opportunity to work on important real-world problems within an Alphabet-backed environment.
• Bonus.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Senior