Stem

Data Scientist, Forecasting and Energy Storage System Optimization

Stem$96K — $145K *
Energy & Utilities
Less than 5 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • 1-3 years in data science or related field
  • Bachelor's in Data Science or related discipline
  • Proficient in Python and data science libraries
  • Strong SQL skills for large datasets
  • Experience with Git version control
  • Analytical skills with machine learning expertise
  • Excellent communication abilities

Responsibilities

  • Develop and deploy machine learning models to enhance energy asset performance
  • Design data pipelines to analyze large energy datasets
  • Collaborate with cross-functional teams to integrate data solutions into platforms
  • Create visualizations and reports to share insights with stakeholders
  • Conduct exploratory data analysis to optimize system performance

Benefits

  • Full health benefits starting day one
  • 401k plan on first day of employment
  • 12 paid holidays annually
  • Flexible time-off policy
  • Competitive compensation and potential bonuses
Full Job Description
What we are looking for/Role Overview:

Stem is seeking a highly skilled and motivated Data Scientist to join our team. This role is focused on leveraging advanced data analysis, machine learning, and statistical modeling expertise to contribute to the development and optimization of our AI-driven clean energy platform in PowerTrack, Stem's core suite of products. If you are a problem solver, critical thinker, and team player with a passion for using data to drive impact in the clean energy sector, we encourage you to apply.

Key Responsibilities:
  • Develop, implement, and deploy machine learning models and statistical analyses to optimize energy storage and solar asset performance across Stem's portfolio
  • Design and build data pipelines to extract, transform, and analyze large-scale datasets from energy systems
  • Collaborate with software engineering, product management, and energy experts to integrate data-driven solutions into PowerTrack platforms
  • Create data visualizations, dashboards, and reports to communicate insights and recommendations to stakeholders
  • Conduct exploratory data analysis to identify trends, patterns, and opportunities for improving system performance and business outcomes


Required Qualifications:
  • Minimum of 1-3 years in data science, analytics, machine learning, or related field
  • Bachelor's degree in Data Science, Statistics, Computer Science, Mathematics, Engineering, or related field, or equivalent experience
  • Proficiency in Python and data science libraries (pandas, numpy, scikit-learn, TensorFlow or PyTorch)
  • Familiarity with optimization libraries (e.g. CVXPY) and experience formulating or interpreting constrained optimization problems
  • Strong SQL skills and experience working with large datasets using SQL or SQL-like query languages.
  • Comfortable using modern AI coding assistants (Cursor, Claude Code, GitHub Copilot, etc.) to accelerate development
  • Experience writing well documented, well tested, and maintainable code
  • Version control with Git and experience using GitHub, GitLab, or Bitbucket
  • Experience prototyping analyses in Jupyter notebooks and building lightweight data applications to explore and communicate insights, using tools such as Matplotlib, Seaborn, Plotly, and frameworks like Streamlit or Dash.
  • Strong analytical and problem-solving skills with expertise in statistical methods and machine learning algorithms
  • Excellent communication and presentation abilities with capacity to translate complex technical findings for diverse audiences

Preferred Qualifications:
  • Experience with cloud platforms (AWS, Azure, GCP) and distributed computing frameworks
  • Familiarity with microservices architecture and containerization (Docker, REST APIs)
  • Basic understanding of kubernetes, deployment pipelines, and monitoring tools (Grafana, Kibana)
  • Familiarity with time-series analysis, forecasting methods, and optimization techniques
  • Knowledge of energy industry, utilities, renewable energy systems, or related domains
  • Experience with CI/CD pipelines, and agile development methodologies
  • Master's degree in a quantitative field
  • Additional certifications in machine learning, data science, or related fields are a plus


Location: This position is based in our Broomfield, CO office or US Remote. Occasional travel for remote candidates for in person team meetings when required.

Please note: Applicants must be legally authorized for full-time employment in the United States without the need for current or future employer-sponsored work authorization. The Company cannot offer employment for this role to F-1 (student) visa holders who require employer sponsorship in the future or cannot work now on a full-time basis.
Salary Range
$96,960.00 - $145,440.00

What We Offer:

At Stem, you will work in a growing, innovative, mission-driven company with talented colleagues that have a passion for building renewable energy systems. Stem offers competitive compensation as well as a comprehensive set of benefits to support the health and wellness of our employee including:
  • A competitive compensation package, including eligibility for a bonus or commission based on the role.
  • Full health benefits on the first day of employment (several medical plan options-HDHP and PPO, dental plans, FSA/HSA-with employer contribution, employer paid vision/LTD/STD/Life, variety of voluntary coverage)
  • 401k (pre- or post-tax) on first day of employment
  • 12 paid calendar holidays per year
  • Flexible time-off


Learn More

To learn more about Stem, visit our stem.com where you'll find information about our solutions, technology, partners, case studies, resources, latest news and more. Here are some relevant links:
  • Company Overview
  • Newsroom
  • Insights
  • LinkedIn

About Stem

Stem, Inc. is a global leader in artificial intelligence (AI)-driven energy storage services, which is a rapidly growing market. The company provides energy storage systems that enable businesses and utilities to automatically reduce electricity costs by up to 30% while supporting a cleaner, more reliable grid. Stem's solutions help to integrate renewable energy sources and reduce greenhouse gas emissions. The company was founded in 2009 and is headquartered in Los Angeles, California. It has operations in the United States, Canada, Japan, and Europe.
Learn more about Stem
Size
200 employees
Market Cap
$1.3 billion
Industry
Founded
2009
NASDAQ

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