Senior Software Engineer (m/w/d)

Become a Senior Software Engineer with Aurora Solar in Warsaw, Poland. Contribute to building innovative solar design and sales software that empowers professionals. Enjoy a hybrid work environment and be part of a mission-driven team focused on renewable energy. Join Aurora Solar as a Senior Software Engineer in Warsaw, Poland, and help shape the future of solar technology. You'll build new features for our leading solar design platform, maintain APIs, and mentor teammates. This hybrid role offers the chance to work on meaningful projects that drive clean energy adoption. Enjoy a collaborative culture and the opportunity to make a real-world impact in renewable energy.

Aurora Solar Warsaw, Poland Hybrid Full Time UTC+01:00

Aurora Solar

Company Overview

Name

Aurora Solar

Headquarters

San Francisco, California, United States

Founded

2013

Size

Approximately 170 employees (source: thesoftwarereport.com). Revenue figures are not publicly disclosed as of 2023.

What They Do

Aurora Solar is a pioneering software company that specializes in solar photovoltaic (PV) systems, focusing on the design, sales, and delivery workflows necessary for solar installations. The company has developed a comprehensive cloud-based platform that automates the entire process of solar project design, utilizing advanced technologies such as aerial imagery, AI-powered 3D modeling, and LIDAR-based shading analysis. This innovative approach allows users to generate customizable residential and commercial solar designs in a matter of minutes, significantly reducing the time and effort traditionally required for such tasks (source: aurorasolar.com).

With over 7,000 organizations utilizing its platform, Aurora Solar has facilitated the design of more than 20 million solar projects globally. The platform is particularly beneficial for solar installation companies, EPC firms, and sales organizations, providing tools that enhance efficiency and accuracy in project planning. Notably, the platform's capabilities include financial proposal generation, permitting documentation, and built-in CRM for lead tracking, making it a comprehensive solution for solar professionals (source: promptloop.com).

Aurora Solar differentiates itself in the market through its high accuracy, validated by the California Energy Commission for Title 24 compliance, and its rapid design times, which can be under 30 minutes for some users. The platform's extensive dataset, derived from 20 million projects, enhances its AI capabilities, allowing for refined and precise solar designs that outperform many fragmented tools available in the market (source: aurorasolar.com).

Projects & Track Record

As a software provider, Aurora Solar does not engage in the physical execution of solar projects but has empowered the design of over 20 million solar PV systems worldwide. This includes a remarkable surge during the pandemic, where the company reported generating 4 million designs by October 2020 alone. By 2021, the total number of projects designed surpassed 5 million, with users creating over 100,000 PV designs weekly, showcasing the platform's scalability and effectiveness (source: thesoftwarereport.com). Key clients include industry leaders such as SunPower, Vivint Solar, and Qcells North America, indicating the platform's strong market presence and reliability among major solar installation firms (source: promptloop.com).

Recent Developments

In the past two years, Aurora Solar has made significant advancements in its technology, including the introduction of storage solutions for self-consumption modeling, which helps users optimize their ROI while minimizing grid reliance. The company has also focused on enhancing data accuracy for solar systems, adapting to the changing landscape of solar incentives (source: aurorasolar.com). While no major contracts or acquisitions have been reported since the $200 million Series D funding round in 2022, the company has maintained its growth trajectory, empowering over 7,000 professionals globally and achieving high-volume usage with over 100,000 designs generated weekly (source: thesoftwarereport.com).

Working There

Aurora Solar offers a diverse range of roles across various departments, including engineering, product development, revenue, customer success, marketing, finance, and operations. The company is headquartered in San Francisco, California, which serves as its sole operational hub. The culture at Aurora Solar is characterized by collaborative innovation and a customer-centric approach, reflecting the high-growth environment typical of tech startups. While specific employee benefits are not publicly detailed, the rapid growth to approximately 170 employees by 2020 suggests a dynamic workplace that values talent and efficiency (source: thesoftwarereport.com).

Contact

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Job Description

Aurora is on a mission to create a future of solar for all. Our award-winning software puts the power of data and technology into the hands of every solar professional to make solar adoption simple and predictable. Our software has designed millions of solar projects so far, empowering solar companies to sell, design, and install residential and commercial solar arrays accurately, seamlessly, and at scale.

We've been named one of "The Best Remote Companies To Work for in 2025" by BuiltIn.com and have been recognized for the second time as a Certified Green Business (CGB) with the city of San Francisco. We're in this together to support the world's transition to solar.

About the Team

We're building the future of the solar sales experience. We own Aurora's sales narrative platform and the financial integrations that help solar professionals present clear, customized, homeowner-first proposals. Our mission is simple and ambitious: empower our customers to communicate value with confidence and deliver financing options that fit real customer needs.

We're a collaborative, inclusive group that believes shared knowledge fuels better outcomes. We celebrate progress, whether it's launching a new feature, refining an existing flow, or leveling up a skill. If you thrive in an environment where thoughtful engineering meets meaningful impact, you'll be right at home with us.

About the Role

As a Senior Software Engineer on the Sales Mode team, you'll shape the systems that help move the clean-energy transition forward. You'll strengthen our platform, contribute to new greenfield initiatives, and push for thoughtful, scalable solutions that unlock better experiences for solar professionals and homeowners alike.

We're looking for someone who leads with curiosity, collaborates with intention, and cares deeply about building high-quality software that stands the test of scale. If you're energized by meaningful challenges and motivated by real-world impact, this role is your opportunity to help accelerate solar adoption. This is a hybrid position from Warsaw, Poland.

Your Impact

Build new functionality for our industry-leading solar design and sales platform
Design and maintain APIs that connect seamlessly with financial and sales partners, ensuring a smooth, reliable experience
Develop scalable, secure services built for long-term performance
Strengthen our agile processes and contribute to predictable, high-impact sprint outcomes
Mentor teammates and elevate our engineering culture through shared learning and thoughtful collaboration
Champion operational excellence by owning the services you build, including participation in the on-call rotation

What You Bring

5+ years of experience as a software engineer
Proficiency in Ruby on Rails
Excellent communication skills and ability to collaborate with cross-functional teams
Familiarity with React and component-based front-end development
Working knowledge of JavaScript and/or TypeScript
Ability to thrive on a fully distributed team in a hybrid environment
Proficient in both written and spoken English. (Please submit your resume in English.)

Nice to Haves

Experience with GraphQL
Passion for renewable energy and climate tech

Aurora is dedicated to building a diverse and inclusive workforce of people who believe in and are passionate about creating a future of solar energy for all. We are an equal opportunity employer, we welcome and consider qualified applicants regardless of gender identity, sexual orientation, race, religion, age, national origin, citizenship, pregnancy status, veteran status, or any other differences. We encourage you to apply even if you believe that you do not meet all of the above criteria!

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