About Rhythm EnergyRhythm is a renewable energy and technology company empowering you to take control of your budget and your footprint. We combine energy market expertise with technology, design, and data science to create best-in-class products and services that are simple, delightful, and seamlessly integrated with the rhythm of your life. Our mission is to upend the energy status quo by setting a new standard of service excellence and customer partnership. We are a mission-driven, results-oriented group of engineers, businesspeople, designers, and artists who love solving tough problems, all while making a positive impact on our communities.About the RoleWe’re hiring an Analytics Engineer – Virtual Power Plant (VPP) & Portfolio Management to help build the data products, valuation engines, and analytical frameworks that power Rhythm’s VPP and energy portfolio strategy.This role sits at the intersection of Analytics Engineering, Energy Markets, Data Science, and Commercial Strategy, supporting both our growing Virtual Power Plant business and our broader Portfolio Management organization.You’ll help design and scale the systems that drive battery dispatch strategy, DER valuation, load forecasting, P&L analytics, and portfolio risk insights across ERCOT and other power markets.This is a highly cross-functional role where you’ll partner closely with VPP, Portfolio Management, Finance, Credit, Engineering, and Product teams to build production-grade analytical tools that directly influence operational and commercial decisions.What You’ll DoVPP, Batteries & Distributed Energy ResourcesBuild and maintain analytical frameworks used to evaluate battery dispatch strategies, revenue stacking, and degradation-aware optimizationDevelop valuation models for batteries, solar + storage, and behind-the-meter DER configurations across multiple market scenariosAnalyze battery sizing, siting, and dispatch strategies using nodal pricing, congestion, ancillary services, and customer load patternsSupport expansion of VPP valuation and program economics models into additional ISOs/RTOs and utility programsIncorporate ancillary service programs, demand response structures, and market settlement logic into valuation toolingAlign internal VPP and DER valuation methodologies with third-party benchmarks and industry modelsPortfolio Management, Wholesale & Financial AnalyticsDesign and maintain software and data solutions supporting portfolio valuation, load forecasting, P&L analytics, and risk reportingContribute to the development of Rhythm’s in-house valuation and portfolio analytics platformsBuild distributed data pipelines and modeling workflows using Databricks, PySpark, and Delta LakeDevelop automated validation and monitoring frameworks for valuation and reporting data pipelinesBuild reporting layers and dashboards for exposure tracking, VPP performance, portfolio economics, and financial risk metricsSupport integrations with ISO market feeds, telemetry systems, and other external data sourcesCross-Functional Collaboration & Technical LeadershipPartner with VPP, Finance, Product, Portfolio Management, and Credit teams to scope and deliver analytical systems and enhancementsCollaborate with Data Engineering and Software Engineering teams to improve CI/CD, deployment, and production reliability practicesHelp establish scalable analytics engineering standards and best practices across the organizationTake ownership of key initiatives and provide technical leadership on high-impact analytical projectsWhat You’ll Bring4+ years of experience in Analytics Engineering, Data Engineering, Quantitative Analytics, or related technical roles2+ years of experience in retail or wholesale energy markets, ideally supporting Portfolio Management, Risk Analytics, DER, or VPP economicsStrong Python skills, including experience with pandas, numpy, PySpark, or similar analytical frameworksExperience working with distributed data systems such as Spark, Databricks, Delta Lake, or HiveExperience building ETL workflows, orchestration systems, and analytical data modelsStrong understanding of energy markets, portfolio valuation, and risk management conceptsExperience building valuation, forecasting, P&L, or asset performance modelsStrong communication skills and ability to work cross-functionally with both technical and business stakeholdersExperience with CI/CD practices, Git, and production-quality analytics workflowsNice to HaveExperience modeling distributed energy resources, including batteries, solar + storage, and VPP dispatch optimizationFamiliarity with ancillary services markets, demand response programs, and ISO/RTO market structuresExposure to ERCOT, PJM, NYISO, ISO-NE, or similar wholesale marketsExperience aligning internal models with third-party valuation or dispatch systemsExperience with Airflow, dbt, or Delta Live TablesFamiliarity with BI and visualization tools such as Power BI, Looker, or TableauExperience working in AWS or Azure cloud environmentsAdvanced quantitative or engineering backgroundWhat Success Looks LikeWithin your first 12–18 months, success in this role will look like:Reliable and scalable valuation frameworks supporting Rhythm’s VPP and portfolio analytics initiativesImproved visibility into battery economics, dispatch performance, portfolio risk, and DER profitabilityAutomated, production-grade pipelines and reporting systems trusted across Portfolio, Finance, and VPP teamsFaster and more accurate modeling of new market opportunities, battery configurations, and program economicsStrong cross-functional trust from commercial, finance, and technical stakeholdersHigh-quality analytical tooling that improves decision-making across both VPP and wholesale portfolio operationsWhy You’ll Love Working HereHigh-impact work. Help shape Rhythm’s VPP and DER strategy through data, analytics, and energy market intelligence.Ownership. Build systems and analytical frameworks that directly influence operational and commercial decisions.Complex technical challenges. Work on battery dispatch, portfolio valuation, market analytics, and distributed energy optimization at scale.Collaborative culture. Join a transparent, highly cross-functional team that values rigor, curiosity, and continuous improvement.Growth opportunities. Expand your expertise across energy markets, analytics engineering, and VPP strategy as the business scales.Competitive benefits. Competitive compensation, bonus potential, unlimited PTO, medical coverage, and 401(k) match.
