Sr. Trading Analyst, Energy Markets

Join Tesla’s Autobidder Operations team and drive the future of energy trading. Autobidder, the leading platform for battery storage optimization, manages the world’s largest fleet of energy assets-from utility-scale batteries to virtual power plants. As a Sr. Trading Analyst, you’ll play a key role in advancing trading strategies, supporting our customers with their asset optimization in electricity markets, and accelerating the global shift to sustainable energy.

You will contribute to Tesla’s mission to accelerate the world’s transition to sustainable energyby driving continuous improvement in battery revenues and accelerating the storage adoption needed to support high renewable power systems.You have apassion for tackling open-ended analysis, and then applying it to deliver concrete value. You have abias towards action, enjoy discussing complex problems with a broad audience, and excel on collaborative fast-paced teams.

• Develop and analyze data-driven insights from analytics and reporting tools to provide actionable intelligence on the performance of the wholesale battery fleet, identifying trends, patterns, and areas for improvement to inform future strategic trading decisions and optimize business outcomes

• Foster and communicate the understanding of Autobidder’s performance, analyzing it against competitor benchmarks and simulated scenarios to inform business strategy

• Lead regular meetings with customers, external organizations, and internal stakeholders to drive collaborative understanding and alignment on battery fleet performance metrics and strategies
• Define and report on clearkey performance indicators (KPIs),and contribute ideas for improving field performance

• Collaborate with cross-functional teams of algorithm engineers and software engineers to automate reporting tools and processes, ensuring seamless scalability and efficiency

• Structure batch experiments through our proprietary simulation platform and conduct forensic analysis of outputs to explain performance and identify opportunities for algorithmic improvements
• Participate in on-call rotations for Autobidder market operations

• 5+ years in an analytical, data science, or quantitative role, with a focus on energy markets, electricity trading, or energy storage optimization
• experience with an energy consultancy a preference
• Demonstrated experienceeffectively conveying complex findings and results to both internal and external stakeholders
• Direct experience in US energy-markets power trading or electricity market research.
• Proficiency in Python with the ability to develop, modify, and run analytical tools to extract insights from data
• Ability to work effectively with cross functional teams and produce and coordinate time sensitive deliverables
• Experience in the stationary storage industry, or prior modeling of stationary storage energy market applications
• Track record of positively impacting investment or trading decisions through your own market analysis and insights
• Proven professional experience with simulation techniques to evaluate, develop, and refine key performance indicators (KPIs), providing actionable insights that drive informed investment and trading decisions
• Degree in Computer Science, Engineering, Statistics, Mathematics, Physics, or a related quantitative field, or equivalent experience

Benefits

Along with competitive pay, as a full-time Tesla employee, you are eligible for the following benefits at day 1 of hire:

• Medical plans > plan options with $0 payroll deduction
• Family-building, fertility, adoption and surrogacy benefits
• Dental (including orthodontic coverage) and vision plans, both have options with a $0 paycheck contribution
• Company Paid (Health Savings Accounts) HSA Contribution when enrolled in the High-Deductible medical plan with HSA
• Healthcare and Dependent Care Flexible Spending Accounts (FSA)
• 401(k) with employer match, Employee Stock Purchase Plans, and other financial benefits
• Company paid Basic Life, AD&D
• Short-term and long-term disability insurance (90 day waiting period)
• Employee Assistance Program
• Sick and Vacation time (Flex time for salary positions, Accrued hours for Hourly positions), and Paid Holidays
• Back-up childcare and parenting support resources
• Voluntary benefits to include: critical illness, hospital indemnity, accident insurance, theft & legal services, and pet insurance
• Weight Loss and Tobacco Cessation Programs
• Tesla Babies program
• Commuter benefits
• Employee discounts and perks program

Expected Compensation

$140,000 – $252,000/annual salary + cash and stock awards + benefits

Pay offered may vary depending on multiple individualized factors, including market location, job-related knowledge, skills, and experience. The total compensation package for this position may also include other elements dependent on the position offered. Details of participation in these benefit plans will be provided if an employee receives an offer of employment.