Founding Engineer - Arcus AI

Arcus AI is hiring a Founding Software Engineer!
Join us in Phoenix, AZ, or remotely within the U.S., to accelerate the integration of renewable energy projects into the power grid.

At Arcus AI, our mission is to expedite the global transition to clean energy by streamlining grid interconnection processes for renewable energy projects. Our generative AI platform assists solar, wind, and battery storage developers in overcoming interconnection challenges, ensuring faster and more efficient grid connections.

With renewable energy projects facing significant delays and application rejections, our solution is poised to transform the interconnection landscape. By automating application generation, optimizing technical documentation, and providing real-time regulatory insights, we aim to reduce bottlenecks and facilitate the rapid deployment of clean energy solutions.

Join us to lead the charge in transforming the renewable energy sector through innovative technology. As a key player in our team, you will spearhead the development of our groundbreaking enterprise software, guiding it from its initial stages to a comprehensive solution. Collaborate closely with C-suite executives to shape the trajectory of both the product and the engineering team. If you're passionate about harnessing technology to drive positive environmental change, we encourage you to apply.

The Founder:
Manas Pathak is the CEO and Co-Founder of Arcus AI. With a Ph.D. and MBA, Manas is an energy entrepreneur dedicated to addressing the complexities of renewable energy integration through innovative technological solutions.

Backed by Forum Ventures:

Forum Ventures® is the leading early-stage fund, program, and community for B2B SaaS startups based in New York, San Francisco, Toronto, and remote. Eddi works with a team of ambitious humans who are former Founders and startup operators to build the best B2B SaaS businesses in the world, from 0 to 1.

What We Are Looking For:

• Strong technical background with hands-on experience in full-stack software development

• You're well-versed in a modern tech stack. We're working with: Next.js, JavaScript, PostgreSQL, GCP, Zilliz

• Experience with monolithic and microservice architectures, and the discernment to apply each appropriately

• A product-focused mindset, emphasizing the delivery of tangible value to users

• Adaptability and agility, thriving in a fast-paced startup environment

• Strong decision-making skills, with the ability to assess technical trade-offs and risks

• Bonus: 

  • Prior experience integrating large language models (LLMs) and utilizing AI copilots in development workflows

  • Experience with DevOps practices, including CI/CD pipelines, infrastructure as code (IaC), and containerization
    

What You Are Looking For: 

You are excited by the energy, focus, and white space of an early-stage startup. You want to own the engineering stack end-to-end, architect and build the core platform and integrations that enable our mission. You want to be at the forefront of shaping and building products as a hands-on technical builder. This is a founding employee opportunity.

You find any of the below questions intriguing and challenging:

• Take ownership of the engineering stack, architecting and developing the core platform and integrations that drive our mission

• Be a hands-on technical leader, directly influencing and building the product

• Tackle complex questions, such as:

  • How can we harness data, automation, and AI to streamline the intricate interconnection application process for renewable energy projects?

  • How can we design a platform that's easily extensible for future use cases, enabling energy teams to make data-driven decisions?

  • How can we architect our infrastructure to scale efficiently, accommodating a growing number of clients and users?

  • What engineering best practices should we establish to ensure the scalability and sustainability of both the product and the team?

  • How can we architect our infrastructure to scale efficiently, supporting a growing number of clients and end users?

What We Offer:

• A pivotal role in building a transformative product alongside a visionary founder and dedicated team

• The necessary equipment and resources to ensure success in a remote working environment

• A competitive compensation package, with a salary range of $130,000 - $150,000 based on experience

• Equity opportunities, aligning your success with the company's growth

• Comprehensive health benefits to support your well-being
  

Arcus AI is committed to fostering a diverse and inclusive workplace. We recruit, employ, train, compensate, and promote regardless of race, religion, color, national origin, gender, disability, age, veteran status, and other protected statuses as required by applicable law.

Our dedication to promoting diversity, multiculturalism, equity, and inclusion is foundational to our mission. We strongly encourage individuals from all backgrounds to apply for this position.

Applicants must be authorized to work for any employer in the U.S. at this time. We are unable to sponsor or assume sponsorship of an employment visa currently.

If you're ready to make a significant impact in the renewable energy sector and drive the future of clean energy integration, we encourage you to apply.