Careers

Web Developer
Engineering
SolarCity is seeking a highly talented and versatile engineer to develop customer facing web applications for solar monitoring, energy storage and energy efficiency products.  In this role, you would create applications that synthesize complex real time data into clean visualizations and controls.  Your greatest strength should be front end graphic design, layout and style, but you will work on vertical development from the schema through the UI. This is an excellent opportunity to contribute to cutting edge technologies that will enable wide scale deployment of renewable energy generation.
Responsibilities

·         Design and develop web applications for visualization and control of complex distributed energy generation systems

·         Develop both front end and back end components based on the ASP.NET platform

·         Contribute to the full software lifecycle including design, development, documentation, testing and deployment.

·         Write and evaluate specifications in collaboration with product managers

·         Write SQL queries, views, and stored procedures

Requirements
·         Strong proficiency with XHTML, CSS, Javascript and AJAX
·         An excellent eye for graphic design and usability
·         Experience with ASP.NET, C#, SQL Server
·         3+ years of professional software development experience
·         Bachelor’s degree in computer science or a related field or a self-taught understanding of the fundamentals
·         Excellent written and verbal communication skills
Additional Information
To apply to this position, please:
·         Include a cover letter and a one to two page resume.
·         Answer the following questions in your cover letter:
-          Why are you are interested in this position at SolarCity? 
-          What are the top 3 qualities/skills you have that you believe will make you a good candidate for this position and work environment?
Applications that do not follow the above listed instructions will not be considered.
Location(s):
San Mateo, CA

SolarCity® is a national leader in solar power and energy efficiency services. The company’s mission is to help millions of homeowners and businesses adopt clean power to reduce pollution and save money. SolarCity’s financing options can make it possible for many homeowners and businesses to switch to solar power for less than they currently pay for electricity. The company also offers a range of energy efficiency services, including efficient heating, cooling and lighting, and is a leading provider of electric vehicle charging stations. The U.S. Department of Energy named SolarCity a Green Power Supplier of the Year in 2010, and Fast Company Magazine called it one of the 50 most innovative companies in the world in 2011. SolarCity’s 25 office locations serve more than 2,000 communities in Arizona, California, Colorado, Connecticut, Maryland, Massachusetts, Oregon, New Jersey, New York, Pennsylvania and Texas and Washington, D.C.

SolarCity is an equal opportunity employer committed to diversity in the work place.