About Tyba
Tyba is a modeling platform for energy companies developing, financing, and operating renewable energy infrastructure. Energy companies rely on technical models daily to make crucial infrastructure decisions.
Our mission is to make cutting-edge models accessible to cross-functional teams so that companies can build and operate more renewable energy more profitably. We are backed by leading climate and generalist VCs and are working with many of the industry’s most innovative energy companies.
The role
If you love interpreting Nodal Protocols, Business Practice Manuals, and Market Monitor reports, this is the role for you.
We’re looking for a Power Markets Researcher to join our team and shape how we participate in wholesale markets. You will be responsible for building out a new function within the company, and working collaboratively with our commercial and engineering teams. You will be responsible for keeping abreast of evolving wholesale market rules and regulations, participating in stakeholder processes, and helping translate power market nuances into our products. We view this role as both risk management and an opportunity to push forward how a unique asset class (battery storage) operates on the grid. An ideal candidate has an asset operations, trading, and/or power market economics background.
Responsibilities:
- Building our research function at the company, which is focused on asset operations, risk management, and regulatory engagement.
- Serving as the primary interface between the company and relevant grid operators for registration, regulatory compliance, market information, and physical execution.
- Managing company subject matter expertise for new asset commissioning, daily operations, and long-term strategy development.
- Informing product development of our auto-bidding and dispatch models with Tyba’s product leadership and engineering teams.
Possible skills and experience:
- Experience trading and operating storage assets (preferably in CAISO and ERCOT).
- Strong understanding of fundamental market analysis and risk management.
- Experience leveraging asset telemetry to make real-time operational and trade decisions.
- Deep understanding of ISO market rules, asset registration, and their impact on settlements and trading.
- Direct experience interfacing with ISO staff.
Compensation and benefits:
- Salary: $130-$215k, depending on experience and qualifications.
- Benefits: Parental leave, medical benefits, unlimited PTO, and a bakery below our HQ.
- Equity Options: Opportunity to own a stake in the company through an employee stock option plan.
- Flexible Work Environment: Hybrid work model, remote work options, and team offsites.
FAQ
What is the interview process like?
Our interview process focuses on core competencies. We want to make sure that you are set up for success at a fast-growing and high-impact startup. We will first get to know each other through conversations about Tyba, your background, and what you are looking for in your next role. While the specifics vary, from there, we will focus on evaluating your skills and experience relevant to the role. Once we have determined whether or not you are a fit for the team, we will help you get to know the company better and speak with other team members to inform your decision. We prioritize transparency, clear communication, and ensuring that we do our best to find a mutual fit.
Are you a remote work company?
This role will be based in Tyba’s Oakland office, but we will also consider remote and hybrid working locations for excellent candidates.
